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Element Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 51 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
- 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 elementjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 525-7494
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 7–9:30 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, professional, and clearly focused on helping kids grow, not just as martial artists, but as people.”
“This gym is top tier, high level teaching, high level competitors, high level training.”
“Friday open mats are known around the whole state of AZ!”
What members say
“Great instructionals from a talented individual, would definitely recommend and when we make it back down this way, will definitely be back.”
“From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, professional, and clearly focused on helping kids grow, not just as martial artists, but as people.”
“From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, professional, and clearly focused on helping kids grow, not just as martial artists, but as people.”
“Lenny doesn’t just teach techniques, she challenges limiting beliefs and helps kids break through mental barriers they didn’t even know they had.”
“If you're a parent searching for a place where your child can build confidence, learn discipline, and have fun in a safe, structured environment Element Jiu Jitsu is the answer.”
“clean space, chill people, and ET is such a fun coach who can hype you up, correct your technique, and roast you just enough to keep you humble.”
From the reviews
Game changer! If you're a parent searching for a place where your child can build confidence, learn discipline, and have fun in a safe, structured environment Element Jiu Jitsu is the answer. We’ve had an incredible experience here, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Great vibes and great energy with an equally intensive cardio, technique, and live roll opportunities. Had a great drop in and plan on doing their punch pass till I get more time to be more consistent. Also, if your town for a conference, it’s just a few minutes walk from the convention center to get a few rolls in.
Element Jiu Jitsu is SUCH a vibe!!!!!! clean space, chill people, and ET is such a fun coach who can hype you up, correct your technique, and roast you just enough to keep you humble. I walk out of every class tired, happy, and lowkey shocked at how much better I’ve gotten in such a short time!! big fannn
Joining element was the best choice I could have made for me and my family!! Our kids coach is amazing all the way up to the main coach ET. I had the opportunity to meet the owner Elena and she is very accommodating whenever we have questions or needs when it comes to jiu jitsu. TEN STARS ⭐️
New to BJJ? Start at Element Jiu Jitsu
Element Jiu Jitsu 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 Element 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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