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12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 12stjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 497-7070
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am amazed to see how much my son has learned in such a short time, discipline, technique, Confidence, Just to name a few.”
“I dropped in from out of town for a nogi class and was warmly welcomed by coach and the crew.”
“Really enjoyed the schedule and how they focused on both gi and no gi.”
“He's a high level competitor and has been for years.”
“I found the 12th street Christmas Eve open mat from a Facebook forum.”
“The mats are brand new and the place is very clean.”
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What members say
“Amazing instructors, facility, and students make 12th Street the most welcoming and wonderful Jiu-Jitsu gym I have ever trained at.”
“Amazing instructors, facility, and students make 12th Street the most welcoming and wonderful Jiu-Jitsu gym I have ever trained at.”
“Amazing instructors, facility, and students make 12th Street the most welcoming and wonderful Jiu-Jitsu gym I have ever trained at.”
“I am amazed to see how much my son has learned in such a short time, discipline, technique, Confidence, Just to name a few.”
“The facility is very clean, organized and it just feels great to be there!”
“I am amazed to see how much my son has learned in such a short time, discipline, technique, Confidence, Just to name a few.”
From the reviews
UPDATE: my son has been here for almost 2 1/2 years and loves it still. I am grateful for how he has developed and the skills he has gained. We have been taking our son (now 6yrs old) here for three months and he absolutely loves it.
12th Street Jiu-Jitsu is really an incredible establishment. Building such an amazing community, 12th Street has fostered my love for the sport of Jiu-Jitsu while teaching me so much about the martial art. Every day I look forward to my classes and love being here so much.
The atmosphere was great & definitely ideal for anyone who trains Jiujitsu or wants to start. Very clean & the staff is awesome. Coach Jose was so welcoming and open. Felt like home to me, and the training partners were so respectful & nice…..
My family and I have attended several training sessions and the training has always exceeded our expectations. Coaching staff lead by Jose is professional and knowledgeable. We strongly recommend this gym if you live in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at 12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
12th Street Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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