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Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule satoribjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 657-1067
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son began his BJJ journey back 2019 with an interruption during the pandemic and later again most recently with a health issue.”
“As a woman, walking into a male-dominated space can feel intimidating, but Satori has been nothing but welcoming from day one.”
“I had such a great time at the women’s self defense class!”
“The people here are very driven but they want you to succeed too and are always willing to help even a beginner opponent.”
What members say
“Professor Esdras is an amazing teacher who understands how to teach to his students’ ages and skill level incredibly well.”
“As a woman, walking into a male-dominated space can feel intimidating, but Satori has been nothing but welcoming from day one.”
“As a woman, walking into a male-dominated space can feel intimidating, but Satori has been nothing but welcoming from day one.”
“He took the time to show myself and another first timer beginner techniques separate from what the more experienced students were training.”
“We’re so grateful to have found such a positive environment for our son to grow and thrive.”
“As a woman, walking into a male-dominated space can feel intimidating, but Satori has been nothing but welcoming from day one.”
From the reviews
My son began his BJJ journey back 2019 with an interruption during the pandemic and later again most recently with a health issue. Along the way he has been a member of 3 gyms and each one has contributed something to his growth but none of them have impacted him as much as Satori has.
We came from out of state and our professor set it up for our daughter to train with Professor Esdras and his students while we were in town. Professor Esdras is very friendly and approachable. He is AMAZING with the kids. We like how he breaks down the moves, explains and engages with them.
Training at Satori Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been one of the most empowering experiences of my life. Professor Esdras is absolutely incredible; his knowledge, patience, and genuine passion for the art are unmatched.
Our family loves Satori! Professor Esdras is an amazing teacher who understands how to teach to his students’ ages and skill level incredibly well. Our youngest two (11 and 14) have been training with him for 2 years now and have loved their journey.
New to BJJ? Start at Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Satori 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 Satori 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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