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Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pinnaclebjjaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (623) 272-2918
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started going this pass summer and looks forward to working her chart each month and learning the skills.”
“There is a great balance of those training to compete and those just trying to better themselves.”
“Kids program is well structured, engaging, and life-skill/real-world focused.”
“Very family oriented with a touch of competitiveness makes for a great environment for beginners and kids!”
What members say
“Pinnacle is an exceptional learning environment filled with fantastic people and truly world-class instruction.”
“Very family oriented with a touch of competitiveness makes for a great environment for beginners and kids!”
“The coaches here are very professional and patient, the students are so friendly, and we are very happy to come here to train!”
“Kids program is well structured, engaging, and life-skill/real-world focused.”
“They are fully supportive of Church, family, police, fire, and military and teach self confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
I took a leap into trying something new and found this gem. I never thought I would be doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to learn but especially for women looking into a martial arts and not sure where to start. Pinnacle BJJ thank you!! I’m loving every bit of it!
This is by far the best thing for her and I cannot say enough about the culture of this gym ❤️🖤🤍💙. They are fully supportive of Church, family, police, fire, and military and teach self confidence, discipline, and respect. She never leaves feeling defeated and everyone treats each other with respect and kindness.
Pinnacle is an exceptional learning environment filled with fantastic people and truly world-class instruction. I’ve been training here for nearly a year, and it’s been incredible to watch every regular member make real, consistent progress.
I think everyone should train jiu-jitsu. Pinnacle BJJ is the place to do it. I find that jiu-jitsu has helped me in so many aspects of my life. I have also watched the lives of others change for the better because of it. Pinnacle is a small gym but we are such a friendly group. It is like a second home for me :)
New to BJJ? Start at Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site