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Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Scottsdale, Arizona
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule academyofjiujitsuscottsdale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 270-6040
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Darin and team truly have a passion for installing great fundamentals and life skills while impowering my children to be a better person and having self confidence”
“Coach Darin and team truly have a passion for installing great fundamentals and life skills while impowering my children to be a better person and having self confidence”
“The environment they foster for children and teens builds character and improves self-discipline, self-defense, respect for each other, and confidence.”
“It's not just about learning self-defense and conflict resolution; their curriculum also instills essential values such as respect, citizenship, and manners.”
What members say
“Darin and Emily are great instructors, and if I don't fully understand something, they are always willing to demonstrate again.”
“Coach Emily has a degree in Family and Human Development, Coach Darin was a police officer and they are both experienced and amazing with the kids.”
“Coach Darin and team truly have a passion for installing great fundamentals and life skills while impowering my children to be a better person and having self confidence”
“We decided to join Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale on the very day of our free trial class, and it turned out to be an excellent decision.”
“Their dojo is not only modern but also immaculately clean, creating an inviting environment from the moment you step in.”
From the reviews
My son has been going here for over a year and has enjoyed it ever since. Coach Emily and Coach Darin are attentive and caring to all age groups. Their instruction is understandable and includes teaching that is fun and inviting.
This jiu-jitsu studio excels in providing a nurturing environment for children to learn martial arts. The professional instructors strike a perfect balance between teaching techniques and instilling discipline through thoughtful life lessons.
I was nervous to try Jiu Jitsu, but all the staff and students made me feel very welcomed. Darin and Emily are great instructors, and if I don't fully understand something, they are always willing to demonstrate again.
We decided to join Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale on the very day of our free trial class, and it turned out to be an excellent decision. Coach Darin, Coach Emily, and their exceptional team have truly left a lasting impression on us.
New to BJJ? Start at Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale
Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale 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 Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale
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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