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Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Avondale, Arizona
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sardinhabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 791-0245
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had been wanting to put my kids into jiu jitsu for a while, and when we finally decided to try it, our first experience at another gym just wasn’t the right fit.”
“As a woman training in martial arts alongside my kids, I initially felt intimidated, but from my very first class, I’ve felt nothing but welcomed and supported.”
“Not only will you learn effective self-defense techniques, but you will also develop discipline, focus, and perseverance.”
“The curriculum is meticulously designed, ensuring that students of all levels receive tailored instruction that promotes both technical proficiency and mental resilience.”
What members say
“Coach Eric is a very knowledgeable personal trainer offering strength and conditioning classes.”
“As a woman training in martial arts alongside my kids, I initially felt intimidated, but from my very first class, I’ve felt nothing but welcomed and supported.”
“The sense of family and camaraderie is outstanding, fostering a tight-knit community committed to personal development and supporting one another on their journey.”
“The academy offers beginner-friendly classes for all ages, focusing on technique, safety, and fostering an inclusive, encouraging environment.”
“Professor Wesclay has taught me so much in such a short amount of time and my physical conditioning is the best its been in decades!”
“I take my son here who absolutely loves it.”
From the reviews
Are you looking for a way to transform your life, both physically and mentally? Look no further than Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! With their exceptional coaches and professors, this martial art offers a way of life like no other. I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
My friend Daniella recommended this gym for my family to try and I regret not coming sooner! My husband, kids and I truly felt welcomed by Professor Wesclay and Paula. The atmosphere is family and community. This gym offers excellent strength and conditioning classes, yoga and even a woman’s BJJ class.
If you're ready to experience Jiu Jitsu in a focused, easy to comprehend and supportive environment visit Sardinha BJJ and see what you think. We recently had to seek a new Jiu Jitsu School and we looked around and felt that Sardinha's was the best fit for our family because of their focus on technique and education…
If you're living in West Valley, this is the place to train. Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is super welcoming and really down to earth. Amazing staff and classmates. Whether you're new or advanced, this is the place to grow your skills. The head instructor, Wesclay, really takes his time to show you the techniques.
New to BJJ? Start at Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sardinha 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 Sardinha 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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