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Gracie Barra Maricopa Brazilian JiuJitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maricopa, Arizona
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbmaricopa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-689-6240
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Vincent is very detail orientated and great with teaching kids, my daughter (8) loves this class.”
“There has been many times that my son has gotten a quick 1 on 1 demonstration during sparring and technique training with the other kids.”
“I'm brand new to the sport and haven't attended long but look forward to training more in the future.”
What members say
“Professor Vincent is a great teacher and under his lead the community has been very inviting and welcoming.”
“Professor Vincent is a great teacher and under his lead the community has been very inviting and welcoming.”
“Professor Vincent and coach Jon have built A great team and a great JiuJitSu family in our community here in Maricopa.”
“I’ve been training for the past 8 months at this location and Professor Calleros has taught me the fundamentals skills in jiujitsu to become better in this craft.”
“If your kid has extra energy and needs to learn a disciplined way to get that out I highly suggest these classes!”
“You can do it both recreationally or for competition and they're super flexible with the pace matching your skill level.”
From the reviews
We love the coaching our little ones are receiving. The coaches are attentive to them and my kids are learning quickly.
Very clean and sanitary place. We love the structure and community here ,Very welcoming . Professor and coaches are great. I definitely we recommend and
A fantastic gym that will make you feel welcome even when starting from the ground floor. I quickly had enough of a BJJ game to roll with people of all skill levels (to learn). Joining this gym built confidence, health, strength, and it’s a supportive social atmosphere. Could not recommend it enough!
The best of the best! Professor Vincent is super professional and he leads an amazing group of skilled coaches. Love having my kids in this school and I even began attending myself!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Maricopa Brazilian JiuJitsu
Gracie Barra Maricopa Brazilian JiuJitsu 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 Gracie Barra Maricopa Brazilian JiuJitsu
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site