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Align Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Scottsdale, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule alignjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 395-8133
The classes they run
“He's kind, genuinely cares about his students, has a great philosophy of mastering the basics and fundamentals to create a strong base to be world class!”
“The head instructor, Vinicius Gazola, is not only an elite competitor but also one of the most talented instructors I’ve ever had the opportunity to learn from.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced competitor, you’ll improve here faster than you expect.”
“Great environment for kids and adults with high level Jiu-Jitsu instructors.”
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What members say
“Vinicius Ferreira “trator” is top level coach and competitor. This is a great place to learn from the best whether your new or an experienced athlete.”
“The instruction is incredibly detailed, the atmosphere is welcoming, and every class is organized with a clear purpose.”
“The instruction is incredibly detailed, the atmosphere is welcoming, and every class is organized with a clear purpose.”
“He's kind, genuinely cares about his students, has a great philosophy of mastering the basics and fundamentals to create a strong base to be world class!”
“The head instructor, Vinicius Gazola, is not only an elite competitor but also one of the most talented instructors I’ve ever had the opportunity to learn from.”
“Amazing experience, great hospitality, felt welcomed form the moment I walked in the door, clean gym”
From the reviews
Love the energy here! Can’t wait to watch this place grow and follow the journey. Vinicius is an incredible instructor!
Amazing clean gym, Professor gave amazing instructions and walked us through every thing we needed
I can’t find enough words to describe how grateful I am to have found the best place I could possibly ask for to train in Scottsdale. Align has everything someone could need to get involved with jiu jitsu at any level. The owners, Renata and Vinicius, have built one of the best facilities I’ve ever seen.
Professor Vinicius is an amazing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) instructor or as we call professor within the sport! He's kind, genuinely cares about his students, has a great philosophy of mastering the basics and fundamentals to create a strong base to be world class!
New to BJJ? Start at Align Jiu Jitsu
Align 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 Align 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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