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Maui Saito Ninjitsu
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Scottsdale, Arizona
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
- 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 saitoninjitsu.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 721-2626
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–4 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
The classes they run
“We had my six-year-old daughter’s birthday party here and it was as fabulous as the two other parties that I have attended for other children at this venue.”
“Maui and Jenny led me and my two coworkers in a private self defense class and it was an incredibly empowering experience.”
“The location is tucked in at the back of the business park, so I recommend balloons or signs to help guide first time guests the last little bit.”
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What members say
“Master Maui is amazing and my daughter loves him. Her confidence has really improved.”
“Master Maui is an amazing teacher who focuses on the fundamentals while encouraging each child’s autonomy as they progress.”
From the reviews
Excellent all around. Whether Master Maui is teaching classes, exhausting my (very active) kiddos at camp or running THE most epic birthday parties I ever seen, I highly recommend you give a class, camp or party a try.
We absolutely love what Master Maui has created at the Dojo. Our kids can learn self discipline and self defense all while having a blast. Everytime you go there to watch your kids, it’s very fun. Master Maui also holds classes for adults.
Maui and Jenny led me and my two coworkers in a private self defense class and it was an incredibly empowering experience. Maui is very patient and is such a wonderful teacher. He is so passionate which was very inspirational and motivating. He took it very seriously but we were still able to laugh and have fun.
We had my six-year-old daughter’s birthday party here and it was as fabulous as the two other parties that I have attended for other children at this venue. Master Maui is so good with the kids and the activities are perfect!
New to BJJ? Start at Maui Saito Ninjitsu
Maui Saito Ninjitsu 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 Maui Saito Ninjitsu
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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