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Onyx Jiu-Jitsu CheckMat
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Safford, Arizona
Part of Checkmat
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule onyxbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 928-651-6311
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4:30–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 8–10 am |
The classes they run
“Overall, the environment is really family-friendly and positive, great classes for kids, even a parent-kid class that really speaks to the owner/coach's values.”
“They have a women's class that is fun and not intimidating at all.”
“First time doing Jiu jitsu and can't say enough how welcoming and friendly Onyx is to beginners!”
What members say
“First time doing Jiu jitsu and can't say enough how welcoming and friendly Onyx is to beginners!”
“First time doing Jiu jitsu and can't say enough how welcoming and friendly Onyx is to beginners!”
From the reviews
First time doing Jiu jitsu and can't say enough how welcoming and friendly Onyx is to beginners! They have a women's class that is fun and not intimidating at all.
My Grandson Grandson love going to Onyx Jiu Jitsu. They have such a wonderful time and so much fun learning to protect themselves. Everybody is extremely nice and they are so fantastic teaching the kids Jiu Jitsu.
The best. I have an amazing time at Onyx! My wife loves is also and my kids do too! Great family place but also a great place with frat techniques and great rolls.
What an amazing gym! My son goes to the kids class and the instructors do an outstanding job matching games with skills to instruct the kids. The adult class is equally inviting and fun. Walking in with no experience to BJJ I was treated with kindness and respect by everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Onyx Jiu-Jitsu CheckMat
Onyx Jiu-Jitsu CheckMat 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 Onyx Jiu-Jitsu CheckMat
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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