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Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tucson, 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 daimyoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-225-7855
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 10–11 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 10–11 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“The fundamentals program is a good start for those that don’t have martial arts experience.”
“My son has been in the tiny warriors for two years and has gained so much confidence and new skills.”
“I had been searching for a solid women’s program for a while and kept hearing great things about Brenda and Manny and their team at Daimyo.”
“Whether you’re brand new or a serious competitor, this is a place where you’ll grow, be supported, and be pushed to improve.”
“I remember being really impressed by their number of high level belts at open mat - I counted over ten black belts one time.”
“Putting my seven-year-old daughter in Jiu Jitzu is the BEST thing I could have done for her and the gift of self-defense is the best gift I can give her.”
“Daimyo is an outstanding academy with a really well balanced group, from complete beginners all the way to experienced black belts.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re in NW Tucson and looking for BJJ and/or Muay Thai, you should definitely checkout Daimyo.”
“My middle child also enjoys the wrestling class.”
What members say
“Manny and Brenda are not only great coaches, they’re genuinely great people who truly care about every single student.”
“Daimyo is an outstanding academy with a really well balanced group, from complete beginners all the way to experienced black belts.”
“The husband-wife team of Coach Manny (tough, no nonsense and keeps you accountable) and Coach Brenda (the nicest and sweetest lady--but dont mess with her either!”
“The level of instruction, the attention to detail, and the supportive environment made the decision easy.”
“Whether you’re brand new or a serious competitor, this is a place where you’ll grow, be supported, and be pushed to improve.”
“The gym itself is very clean, organized, and professional.”
From the reviews
THIS IS THE REAL KELLYANNE AND THE ONLY PROFILE I HAVE ON GOOGLE. ***Update: I've now been training with Daimyo for 5 years. I'd like to say that its the same gym, but it's not... ITS MUCH BETTER! The academy has grown, developed, and evolved.
I’m a purple belt and have trained for five years. I live in Vermont, but every time I visit my parents in Tucson I train here. I’ve explored some other gyms in the area, and though they are also great, there is something special about Daimyo. In particular, their mat space and high skill level are unique.
It's truly an honor to train with all of incredible people at Daimyo BJJ. Everyone is extremely helpful and welcoming. There are classes to fit any schedule and skill level and I highly recommend training here. Coach Manuel Flores and Brenda /all the instructors are unique and nurture students to succeed. 🤙
Great people and great energy in the gym..Amazing youth classes that focus on fine tuning the details with drills and detailed instruction.We came over from another gym and it was the best thing we could of done , none of that "you must call me professor" energy.No politics just Jiu jitsu here.
New to BJJ? Start at Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing 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 Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
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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