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Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Green Valley, Arizona

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sahuaritabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 520-481-3303

Hours

Monday 9 am–10 pm
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 11 mentions

“My daughter recently stepped out of her comfort zone and tried kickboxing, and I can’t say enough good things about this gym.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They offer a wide variety of classes, including self-defense training that truly promotes safety for you, your family, and the community.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My daughter recently stepped out of her comfort zone and tried kickboxing, and I can’t say enough good things about this gym.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming, and the addition of guest instructors brings even more value and perspective to the experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“They offer a wide variety of classes, including self-defense training that truly promotes safety for you, your family, and the community.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Professor Ray Rogers always allows the kids to have their own personality while adding discipline, technique and confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My five year old grandson attended this anti-bullying camp.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 3 mentions

“This Carlson Gracie school is an affiliate school to my home school in Battleground WA (BMA).”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Great atmosphere, amazing and experienced instructors for an affordable and reasonable price!”

From the reviews

Our family moved from San Diego to Sahuarita and it’s was very important for us to find a Brazilian jujitsu academy that not only trained the gentle art but a place to build a family as well! SBJJ is just that!

★★★★★ — Danim, Jun 2018

Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just a business, it IS a family. Professor Ray Rogers and Coach Mike Torres do such an amazing job with the kiddos. Their passion and love for BJJ is undeniable. There is no other academy that we would EVER think of taking our sons to train at.

★★★★★ — T, Jun 2018

Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a fantastic experience. My son and I have been a part of the SBJJ family for over a year. Everyone is so supportive and talented. Great lessons in self-discipline, respect, and dedication from Professor Ray Rogers and Coach Mike Torres.

★★★★★ — Joel, Jun 2018

This Carlson Gracie school is an affiliate school to my home school in Battleground WA (BMA). When I visited my family in AZ I train here. They open their arms to me and tear me like Gold. Excellent technique and awesome instructors.

★★★★★ — Randy, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Sahuarita 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sahuarita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

630 W Ward Ln #102, Green Valley, AZ85614

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