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Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mesa, Arizona
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
- 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sharksidejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 277-3218
Hours
| Monday | 9:45–10:45 AM, 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30–10:30 AM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:45–10:45 AM, 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Initially, my husband started taking classes with Brenden Richardson and Mike Lin to learn the basics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Recently, Sharkside started the Kids BJJ course.”
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What members say
“Learn a lot from coach Brenden, Mike and Steve. Great mix of wrestling and jiu-jitsu.”
“My family has been involved with Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu for the past 2 years.”
“Initially, my husband started taking classes with Brenden Richardson and Mike Lin to learn the basics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
I've been training with Sharkside for over 4 years now and currently a purple belt. Learn a lot from coach Brenden, Mike and Steve. Great mix of wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Great training partners. SSMF!
My family has been involved with Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu for the past 2 years. Initially, my husband started taking classes with Brenden Richardson and Mike Lin to learn the basics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Sharkside started the Kids BJJ course.
I've been doing their jiu-jitsu classes for a few months now and have seen a huge improvement. All the coaches are super helpful and teach very well. Everyone in the classes are very nice and make it enjoyable to be there and learn.
Recently started taking classes and absolutely love it! It’s challenging, but Mike makes it easy to understand and helps as much as he can. Great instructor and great classes!
Your first BJJ class at Sharkside 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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