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Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
5 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Peoria, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redhawkacademyaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 350-6298
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12–1 PM |
The classes they run
“The business side of this gym is ran by Tim’s long term partner Mariah who also coaches the kids classes with Jimmy Deitz.”
“I did a drop in on the jiu jitsu gi and no-gi, both classes were awesome and had great instructors.”
“I did a drop in on the jiu jitsu gi and no-gi, both classes were awesome and had great instructors.”
“Whether you’re trying to get into jiu jitsu to compete or if you’re like me and just trying to get in shape, this place will make you feel at home!”
“Legit gym, came for Jiu Jitsu open mat and everyone I rolled with got after it.”
“The beginners MMA is coached by JJ Kruljac and Danny Florez both active fighters and just great people in general.”
Other martial arts here
“Between having the best coaches for mma and bjj they also have the best yoga and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
What members say
“Between having the best coaches for mma and bjj they also have the best yoga and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!”
“Tim does a great job welcoming everyone to the gym; in just a short time he has been able to create a culture of family and friendship that everyone in the gym embodies.”
“Tim does a great job welcoming everyone to the gym; in just a short time he has been able to create a culture of family and friendship that everyone in the gym embodies.”
“Whether you’re trying to get into jiu jitsu to compete or if you’re like me and just trying to get in shape, this place will make you feel at home!”
“I can’t stress enough how great it’s been to better myself through the art of jiujitsu, and seeing it’s effects beyond the gym, as far as confidence goes!”
From the reviews
Tim Welch is a world class coach & athlete that has changed my life ! Not only that he's a world class individual ! He truly cares about each & everyone of his students. He doesn't just teach BJJ , he'll educate you in hydration, nutrition, conditioning, training and recovery.
Can’t think of a better place to practice jiujitsu. A solid group of people here that always makes me feel challenged and couldn’t ask for a better teacher than Tim Welch!
Twbjj is one of the best most welcoming gyms in the state to me. Between having the best coaches for mma and bjj they also have the best yoga and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
Awesome Gym, awesome people, if you’re looking to get great at Jiujitsu or a looking for a new hobby this place is perfect 🥋🙏
New to BJJ? Start at Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School) 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 Red Hawk Academy ( MMA & Jiu Jitsu School)
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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