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Apostle Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule apostlebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-346-2607
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My children have been attending this gym for almost two years and have grown exponentially in their training.”
“Whether you're in the Samurai class (for the little ones), the Teens class, or the Adults class, you'll receive high-quality, knowledgeable coaching.”
“Whether you’re brand new to jiu-jitsu or an experienced practitioner looking to sharpen your game, Apostle is the place to be.”
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What members say
“Whether you're in the Samurai class (for the little ones), the Teens class, or the Adults class, you'll receive high-quality, knowledgeable coaching.”
“The facility is clean, well-organized, and creates a genuinely welcoming and motivating atmosphere from the moment you walk in.”
“It has taught them self control, it’s helped my youngest learn how to self regulate, and the friends they’ve made have become like family.”
“If you dont understand the technique Professor Abiezer takes the time to engage with you to help you understand.”
“Our son is in the little kids class and our daughter is in the teens class. Our son’s confidence in every part of his life has sky rocketed since starting BJJ here.”
From the reviews
Signing my three kids up for jiujitsu at Apostle was one of the best things I could’ve done for them. They have all grown significantly. It has taught them self control, it’s helped my youngest learn how to self regulate, and the friends they’ve made have become like family.
This academy is such a welcoming, loving and caring community. I can wholeheartedly recommend joining and or looking into the academy. Apostle Jiu-Jitsu Academy showed me the things i am capable of, i feel much more confident and comfortable in myself then i did a year and a half ago.
My family has had the privilege of training at Apostle, & I can honestly say it's unlike any other gym. The coaching is top-notch with personalized attention. The owners truly care about each individual's progress & success.
This place is amazing and I would recommend them to anyone. My children have been attending this gym for almost two years and have grown exponentially in their training. The coach really cares about their growth not only in Jiu-jitsu, but as people.
New to BJJ? Start at Apostle Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Apostle Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Apostle Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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.
