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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Peoria, 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 5–12) — 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
- 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 gjjnpeoria.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 492-5440
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started bringing my grandson to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria a few weeks ago when it first opened and it has been a fantastic experience.”
“Coach Matt delivered awesome instruction that kept the kids engaged while also learning Self defense techniques.”
“He has created an inclusive training environment that welcomes students of all levels.”
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What members say
“The one sign i look for of a great instructor is passion, then skill.”
“He will take a sincere and personal approach to your BJJ development and ensure you are training in a safe and welcoming environment.”
“He will take a sincere and personal approach to your BJJ development and ensure you are training in a safe and welcoming environment.”
“Matt also has a great ability to be able to break down complex techniques into simple, and easy to understand steps.”
“Coach Matt has specifically helped my son with ASD gain confidence in himself that he did not have before.”
“Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria is a fantastic place for anyone to learn Jiu-Jitsu and to master life skills that can help you grow and/or be a better you.”
From the reviews
North Peoria Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is simply fantastic! My 10-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter love it here. The instructor’s post-class support and remarkable passion for teaching make all the difference. Highly recommended for kids and teens!
Matt is a phenomenal instructor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. A couple of years ago Matt introduced me to BJJ and I have been training with him ever since. I have seen Matt instruct kids and adults and I've remained impressed with the way Matt can adapt his message to the particular student.
I wanted my girls to start a jiu jitsu program for all of the benefits that it has to offer. I couldn't have found a better place to begin. Coach Matt is so down to earth and kind. He's passionate about his craft and brings nothing but encouragement and positivity to the class.
I have trained in martial arts pretty much my entire life. Beginning in 1978. The one sign i look for of a great instructor is passion, then skill. Coach Matt has that and more. Great teachers make the classes fun and are always making sure everyone is learning in a safe environment.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria 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 North Peoria
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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