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Rise Combat Sports - Tucson
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tucson, 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule risecombataz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-738-6026
Hours
| Monday | 8–10 am, 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8–10 am, 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–1 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 8–10 am, 3:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our son loves coming here and Coach Tyler does an amazing job with the PeeWee kids.”
“RISE Combat in Tucson offers a clean, well-equipped facility with a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”
“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”
“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”
What members say
“This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj.”
“Our son loves coming here and Coach Tyler does an amazing job with the PeeWee kids.”
From the reviews
Love this place. I began training here after my gym shut our bjj program down due to the pandemic. This is a friendly environment with expert instruction and training available for every level in mma, thai boxing, wrestling, and bjj. The whole group is wonderful and it's become my home gym.
I tried their Jiu Jitsu class a while back and let's just say I had a blast. The people at this gym are honest and kind. I liked that if you had a question, they took their time answering it. I will definitely consider coming back. Shout out to Art, he is a fantastic instructor.
This is an amazing gym and has something for everyone. If you’re just looking for a workout or if you’re looking to be in the big leagues rise has it all! I love the staff and the people here! The head coach Chris really cares and pushes his students to be their best self! I highly highly recommend this gym for MMA
Chris/ Art/ Jenn/ Sam/ Daniel are amazing! They push you to keep improving at the same time allows you to work on your own terms. I don’t feel I am pushed to the point passing out and can’t enjoy myself. I leave this class setting up for my rest of the day fully energize and positive.
New to BJJ? Start at Rise Combat Sports - Tucson
Rise Combat Sports - Tucson 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 Rise Combat Sports - Tucson
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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