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Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarranorthphoenix.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 887-8673
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“My children have just started their Jiu-Jitsu journey, and I cannot say enough good things about the coaches and professors.”
“If you're looking for a place where your child can learn valuable self-defense skills while building character and having fun, I highly recommend Gracie Barra North Phoenix.”
“I have no experience with jiu jitsu or any martial arts and I was a little nervous that I would be the only woman in the gym, but there are lots of us there.”
What members say
“I have no experience with jiu jitsu or any martial arts and I was a little nervous that I would be the only woman in the gym, but there are lots of us there.”
“The staff stands out for their kindness and professionalism, creating a welcoming and supportive environment from the moment you step through the door.”
“The classes do a great job of teaching not only jiu-jitsu techniques, but also discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance.”
“Gracie Barra North Phoenix was the best decision we made for our son 2 years ago Professor JowJow and Professor Bruno are absolutely amazing and are so knowledgeable.”
“Hello, I am an Air Force lady veteran taking the Women's Self Defense class 💪.”
“The classes do a great job of teaching not only jiu-jitsu techniques, but also discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance.”
From the reviews
I have been doing jiu jitsu for now a year. Love every moment of the hard training. It is worth every penny. I love the people. The instructors are very good. You become family to the instructors and fellow trainees within Gracie Barra.
BJJ changed my life for the better! I feel so much more confident, so much more flexible! I used to be much heavier, couldn't touch my toes, always had back pain...etc. I thought it was too late to start BJJ at 33 but here I still am and feeling better than ever!
Hello, I am an Air Force lady veteran taking the Women's Self Defense class 💪. Great family environment - will be returning, had so much fun learning the skills I need to keep safe- especially around Phoenix!
I have had the opportunity and privilege to train at Gracie Barra North Phoenix for over 4 months now. I can not say or speak more highly of the experience of training here. Gracie Barra is truly a family we train hard and have a lot of fun doing it!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian 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 Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian 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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