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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Social Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 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
- 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
- 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 bjjsocialclubaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 294-9166
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 5–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids love it they get more focused and energetic, the couches are super professional and careful with the kids”
“You can train casually, focus on fitness, or even compete in tournaments if you want to, there’s never any pressure, just encouragement and support.”
“I dropped in for an open mat while I was in town and was super impressed with this place.”
“The instructors are super nice, helpful, and understanding about people's skills levels and always reassure you that everyone was a beginner at some point.”
Other martial arts here
“Would highly recommend to anyone in the Scottsdale area looking to get started with mma.”
What members say
“Mark was a great instructor, willing to help with the littlest details and very methodical with his teaching.”
“The environment is incredibly welcoming, whether you’re brand new or experienced, the coaches make you feel supported from day one.”
“The environment is incredibly welcoming, whether you’re brand new or experienced, the coaches make you feel supported from day one.”
“If you’re looking for a place to learn real technique, build confidence, and join a truly positive community, Social Club Jiu Jitsu is the place.”
“We have competitors and casuals all mixed in the bunch so you can get a great workout or a serious training session.”
“You can train casually, focus on fitness, or even compete in tournaments if you want to, there’s never any pressure, just encouragement and support.”
From the reviews
BJJ Social Club is the most welcoming and “new guy” friendly gym I have been in. Coaches are excellent and will personally help anyone at any level. This is not one of those gyms where you feel as if you are just a number.
The overall environment is welcoming at this place. The instructors are super nice, helpful, and understanding about people's skills levels and always reassure you that everyone was a beginner at some point. I never feel intimidated by anyone there and feel welcome as a beginner who's never been active in her life.
Stopped by for a drop in. Super friendly and clean environment. The instructors and the students were very welcoming. Mark was a great instructor, willing to help with the littlest details and very methodical with his teaching. 5/5 would recommend to anyone in the Scottsdale/ Phoenix area.
Very inviting atmosphere for beginners. Instructor has great energy and did a great job making each session unique. Would highly recommend to anyone in the Scottsdale area looking to get started with mma.
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Social Club
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Social Club 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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Social Club
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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