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Barncat Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barncatjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 237-3997
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am a martial artist enthusiast since my childhood and just got back into it thanks to my younger generation family.”
“Huge shoutout to Professor Seta and her two amazing daughters, Lisa and Nane, for making the women’s class something to look forward to every week.”
“I show up for their Nogi classes daily and one thing I value most is their respect for students & the honest feedback that can help anyone evolve their game.”
“Barncat is open every day of the week and offer a variety of classes that include both beginner, advanced, and competition classes for Gi and No Gi.”
“Barncat is open every day of the week and offer a variety of classes that include both beginner, advanced, and competition classes for Gi and No Gi.”
“Are you a lady who’s looking for a great place to get grounded in self defense without having to practice with only men.”
“Barncat is open every day of the week and offer a variety of classes that include both beginner, advanced, and competition classes for Gi and No Gi.”
Other martial arts here
“My family has been training Muay Thai for 5+ years and decided to take a leap into the world of JiuJitsu.”
What members say
“Huge shoutout to Professor Seta and her two amazing daughters, Lisa and Nane, for making the women’s class something to look forward to every week.”
“Professors Conor and Paul made me feel welcome from day one and have built a respectful environment where you can train hard while still feeling safe and encouraged.”
“Barncat Jiu Jitsu is an excellent gym that is focused on being clean, safe, and welcoming to every practitioner no matter the experience level.”
“His teaching style is both effective and compassionate, making complex techniques easy to understand and practice.”
“Barncat is open every day of the week and offer a variety of classes that include both beginner, advanced, and competition classes for Gi and No Gi.”
“Barncat Jiu Jitsu is an excellent gym that is focused on being clean, safe, and welcoming to every practitioner no matter the experience level.”
From the reviews
Barncat Jiu Jitsu is a five-star jiu jitsu academy in Phoenix near I-17 and Northern. Barncat Jiu Jitsu is a modern and clean facility. Conor, Paul, and Seta are all tremendous and very skilled instructors. They truly care about your progress and your experience as a student.
If, you haven’t been here already then you should definitely make it a point to stop by. Barncat is full of fun, friendly, knowledgeable instructors. Conor, Paul, Seta, Mikey will take the time to build you from the ground up with the utmost professionalism you’ll find from any gym.
Professor Connor is incredibly kind and professional, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. His teaching style is both effective and compassionate, making complex techniques easy to understand and practice.
I’m loving Barncat… Conor/Paul/MikeyMo are seriously wonderful humans and their Jiu-jitsu speaks for itself. I show up for their Nogi classes daily and one thing I value most is their respect for students & the honest feedback that can help anyone evolve their game.
New to BJJ? Start at Barncat Jiu Jitsu
Barncat Jiu Jitsu 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 Barncat 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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