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Carlos Farias Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mesa, 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
- 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
- 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 fariasjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 905-2838
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10:45 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10:45 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10:45 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–10:45 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 7–10:45 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Carlos has a great kids program and my daughter loves the environment, plus there are plenty of knowledgeable people here to train with.”
“Weather your a tournament medal chaser, recreational BJJ practitioner or just looking for weight loss / fitness you will enjoy Farias BJJ.”
“I was surprised how open he and his students where when I joined them for several open mat events.”
“If you want to feel healthier, stronger, increase your self-esteem and be able to protect yourself - come train here.”
“His dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is evident in the way his coaching ensures both beginners and advanced students find value in every session.”
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What members say
“Carlos Farias BJJ is a standout martial arts academy, with Carlos himself leading the charge as an inspiring and highly skilled black belt instructor.”
“His dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is evident in the way his coaching ensures both beginners and advanced students find value in every session.”
“I've came to love it here and found a 2nd home, I've been treated like family since day 1 and I dont see myself leaving anytime soon.”
“He reviews techniques if you have questions, goes over strong fundamentals in class, and has a variety of training times throughout the day.”
“Carlos has a great kids program and my daughter loves the environment, plus there are plenty of knowledgeable people here to train with.”
“Weather your a tournament medal chaser, recreational BJJ practitioner or just looking for weight loss / fitness you will enjoy Farias BJJ.”
From the reviews
I have trained in a number of different schools and styles from the east coast to...well, Mesa. I love this school. Professor Carlos is an excellent teacher and exceptionally skilled in Jiu Jitsu.
The best place to train BJJ in Arizona! Professor Farias is a great and knowledgeable instructor. His students are friendly and there is a positive community that trains there. If you want to feel healthier, stronger, increase your self-esteem and be able to protect yourself - come train here.
Carlos Farias is a great instructor and a good friend to his students. He cares about making his students great jiu jitsu players, and spends a lot of time working with anyone who loves the sport as much as he does. His students are welcoming and foster the same kindness as their instructor.
World class training with a world class instructor. Carlos Farias has done a great job of making jiu jitsu accessible to everyone. He reviews techniques if you have questions, goes over strong fundamentals in class, and has a variety of training times throughout the day.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlos Farias Jiu Jitsu Academy
Carlos Farias 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 Carlos Farias 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.
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