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Maracaba BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mesa, Arizona

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule maracabajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (480) 830-6051

Hours

Monday 9:45–11:30 AM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 9:45–11:30 AM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 9:45–11:30 AM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 9:45–11:30 AM, 4–8 PM
Friday 9:45–11:30 AM, 4–7 PM
Saturday 9:45–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Maracaba BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“As a parent training with my two children, I have experienced firsthand the professional and amazing staff, and the incredible culture at this academy.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“I look forward to being there with top level competition and help from people that want you to be better as a competitor and human being.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Maracaba BJJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“We initially started our son out in karate, where students were given belt promotions based purely on attendance, and little to nothing to do with skill level.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 68 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Andre is one of the most knowledgeable and well respected instructors in the state.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“This is by far the most welcoming place I have ever been and it starts at the top with Coach Andre and His wife Sarah.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 25 mentions

“If you are looking for a friendly, competitive, and safe environment to train BJJ with top level martial artists then look no further than Maracaba BJJ.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The head coach/owner Andre Maracaba is highly knowledgeable and does an excellent job breaking down technique in a way that is easy to understand and apply.”

active competition team 6 mentions

“I look forward to being there with top level competition and help from people that want you to be better as a competitor and human being.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“André Maracaba is also very deliberate about the upkeep of the gym, as it is one of the most (if not the most) cleanly Jiu Jitsu gyms in the valley.”

From the reviews

Maracaba is an amazing family community with top notch coaching and coaches that truly care. I played pro sports for 10 years and the only camaraderie that was even close was my two Super Bowl teams. Maracaba literally saved me from destruction & gave me something to focus on daily.

★★★★★ — Matt, Nov 2023

My son has been attending Maracaba BJJ for two years now…starting when he was four. The kids coaches are patient and work closely with the students, even the young kids. This dedication to instruction and learning is attributed to the head Instructor, André Maracaba.

★★★★★ — Dr., Nov 2023

Maracaba BJJ is an outstanding place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner, the instruction is tailored for your training needs in the 10am and 5:30pm mixed level classes as well as the 6:30pm fundamental class.

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2023

I have been training under Andre with the Maracaba family for more than 12 years. He truly cares about his students and his passion for and knowledge of the art of BJJ is unparalleled in the state.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Nov 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Maracaba BJJ

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Maracaba BJJ

2235 S Power Rd #109, Mesa, AZ85209

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