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Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix

4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenix, Arizona

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome 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

  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule solbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (480) 673-8435

Hours

Monday 7–9 AM, 12–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 7–9 AM, 12–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 7–9 AM, 12–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 7–9 AM, 12–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 7 mentions

“He is incredibly patient, inspiring, and focuses on technical mastery so the kids are fully prepared to compete in local and national tournaments.”

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🏆 Competition Team 6 mentions

“He is incredibly patient, inspiring, and focuses on technical mastery so the kids are fully prepared to compete in local and national tournaments.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Classes are fairly small still because the school is so new so it's almost like getting the attention you would get during a private lesson which I love.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I walked in today for open mat.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the culture here is all about growth, respect, and camaraderie.”

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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 Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“[1] In Athens, wrestling (pale) was part of paideia, the holistic education of a free person.”

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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 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“I started training a little under a year and half ago, It’s a super positive environment with the best professors anyone could ask for.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“It’s amazing that Sol has been able to build such a welcoming yet competitive environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“She is always available to answer questions, assist with memberships or orders, and brings a wonderful balance to the Sol family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“As an adult, you will get in shape, learn fundamentals, and learn to think decide and act while under pressure.”

active competition team 6 mentions

“He is incredibly patient, inspiring, and focuses on technical mastery so the kids are fully prepared to compete in local and national tournaments.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The gym is also the largest I have ever seen with a ton of mat space and is extremely clean.”

From the reviews

Austin is the best black belt competitor in AZ! He also runs an amazing program and carries himself with the highest integrity on and off the mat. My JiuJitsu has leveled up so much since I started training here.

★★★★★ — Semir, Apr 2023

I am coming up on 2 years at this school! It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Professor Austin since day one has always pushed me and really emphasized opening my mind and never to concede. My form has really catapulted into something else being here. Staff is amazing!

★★★★★ — John, Apr 2024

I have been training here for almost two years, and my daughter has been training here for almost a year. The instruction, mentorship, coaching and overall attitude here is second to none. As an adult, you will get in shape, learn fundamentals, and learn to think decide and act while under pressure.

★★★★★ — Zachary, Apr 2024

SOL is far more than an elite BJJ training facility—it's a vibrant community where diverse individuals come together to improve not just in Jiu Jitsu, but in life as well. At SOL, respect, integrity, and safety are paramount.

★★★★★ — Phillip, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix

Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix

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 Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix

6228 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ85014

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