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Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chandler, Arizona
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 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 vanburenjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-435-2131
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Best kids coach there is and family centered gym, good group of folks, parties and submission saturdays what else can you ask for.”
“We attended their Gi and No Gi classes and I attended Coach Angelicas Women's class on Sunday.”
“We attended their Gi and No Gi classes and I attended Coach Angelicas Women's class on Sunday.”
“We attended their Gi and No Gi classes and I attended Coach Angelicas Women's class on Sunday.”
“This gym encourages students to test themselves in tournaments, but it’s not the gyms main focus and only a handful of the kids regularly compete.”
“Our daughter looks forward to every class and has learned valuable self-defense skills, but also confidence, teamwork, and respect.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, this gym makes you feel at home and pushes you to be your best.”
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What members say
“Jonathan is one of the best coaches in Arizona and cares deeply about the quality of training and team focused atmosphere he is providing.”
“My husband and I were in town visiting family from California and we wanted to find a welcoming gym that would allow us to cross train while on vacation.”
“My husband and I were in town visiting family from California and we wanted to find a welcoming gym that would allow us to cross train while on vacation.”
“The level of instruction from Coach Jonathan and the others has improved my skills in ways I never experienced before, and the structure ensures the techniques stick with you.”
“Watching my son grow here has been incredible. His confidence, focus, and athleticism have all improved, and he’s developed real resilience both on and off the mats.”
“This gym encourages students to test themselves in tournaments, but it’s not the gyms main focus and only a handful of the kids regularly compete.”
From the reviews
My kids and I absolutely LOVE Van Buren BJJ. We’ve been to other gyms and often daughter would cry before class because she didn’t want to go. Not at Van Buren BJJ as both my kids love going and often say it’s their favorite part of their day. The coaches/owners Jonathan and Angelica are amazing people.
I've trained at several schools over my years of BJJ, but none even come close to Van Buren Jiu Jitsu. The level of instruction from Coach Jonathan and the others has improved my skills in ways I never experienced before, and the structure ensures the techniques stick with you.
From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the business owner. The kids' class had just ended, and Coach Jonathan came over to talk with me and my two daughters. I signed my kids up for a trial class. At the time, my girls were 10 and 7. We went back the following day.
Joining this jiu jitsu gym has been one of the best decisions my son and I have ever made. From the very first day, we felt welcomed, supported, and encouraged—both as students and as part of the community.
New to BJJ? Start at Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler
Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler 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 Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler
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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