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Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Queen Creek, 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
- 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 (ages 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 solidgroundbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 652-0715
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible place to train, with a welcoming community and a strong Christian foundation that sets a positive, encouraging tone.”
“During our visit to Arizona from Alaska, I called Professor Claudio and asked if our kids could attend class during our stay.”
“We could tell right away that Professor Claudio's teachings focused around strong fundamentals and respect for your fellow competitors.”
“Would highly recommend for any parent looking to start their child off in beginner sessions.”
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What members say
“Professor Claudio is an amazing and experienced instructor who truly cares about the individual development of all of his students.”
“Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible place to train, with a welcoming community and a strong Christian foundation that sets a positive, encouraging tone.”
“My family and I visit my dad in Queen Creek, AZ a few times a year and it was important to us to find a gym to train at during our visits; and I'm happy to say we have.”
“We could tell right away that Professor Claudio's teachings focused around strong fundamentals and respect for your fellow competitors.”
“My son loves it and has grown so much in the last 7 months, we are so glad to have found Solid Ground!”
“**Women: We're still growing our women's team, and we want you on it!”
From the reviews
During our visit to Arizona from Alaska, I called Professor Claudio and asked if our kids could attend class during our stay. He was extremely gracious and insisted that we come in whenever we could.
We have two sons (11 & 14) that attend Solid Ground BJJ, and they love it! Professor Claudio is an amazing and experienced instructor who truly cares about the individual development of all of his students. We highly recommend Solid Ground BJJ to anyone who is looking for a place to train.
I have been taking my son to Solid Ground BJJ for a long time and I am so impressed by Coach Claudio and his passion for BJJ. He has over 30 years of experience teaching BJJ and he is so patient with the kids! He has also taught me and as an Adult I can say it’s never too late to get started with Martial Arts!
This place is great. We have two kids who train here (4 and 8) and they both enjoy coming to class . I would train here as well if my schedule was more consistent. Coach Claudio is patient, but firm with the kids and has a unique way of identifying their strengths and insecurities.
New to BJJ? Start at Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Solid Ground 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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