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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Glendale
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glendale, 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
- 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 (ages 3–12) — 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 gjjglendale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (623) 215-2100
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for self-defense school for yourself, your children, spouse, or your parents, and live anywhere near this school, there is no better place to train!”
“If you are looking for self-defense school for yourself, your children, spouse, or your parents, and live anywhere near this school, there is no better place to train!”
“They offer programs for children and adults, beginner classes, and classes for more advanced.”
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What members say
“And last but certainly not least, Coach Greg and crew are the best, and my fellow students are always eager to help.”
“Greg, the head instructor, is most welcoming, professional and is passionate about teaching good jiu jitsu.”
“I have been going to this facility for over 6 months now and I would recommend any of my family or friends to start their Gracie Jiu Jitsu journey.”
“Greg is great with more advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and knows & can effectively teach many sportive techniques as well, which is taught in their advanced Jiu-Jitsu program, Master Cycle.”
“Coach Greg is great with kids and my son has learned so much.”
“I train at a different Gracie CTC out of state and have been fortunate enough to train at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Glendale, AŻ when I’m in town for summer vacation.”
From the reviews
I have been going to this facility for over 6 months now and I would recommend any of my family or friends to start their Gracie Jiu Jitsu journey. The curriculum is friendly for all ages and effective for self-defense.
I am new to jujitsu and have really come to enjoy the experience! I was concerned about learning such a new activity - I have no prior martial arts experience. Mr. Malloy’s instruction at Gracie Jiu Jitsu breaks down the art with excellent clarity at a pace that helps newcomers catch on!
I have my whole family taking classes. It’s a great family location. The instructor, Mr Malloy, is good with all ages. He had made learning jiu jitsu understandable even for people like us who hadn’t had classes before. It has now become one of our favorite parts of the week.
Don’t know where to begin. My experience in the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Combatives program has been nothing less than phenomenal. Don’t let the name fool you, the program is gentle and designed for individuals that want to learn self defense Jiu Jitsu and not get wrecked in the process.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Glendale
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Glendale 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 Jiu-Jitsu Glendale
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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