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WarSport BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gilbert, Arizona

BJJ gym Beginners welcome

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
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  • Website & schedule anc.apm.activecommunities.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (480) 316-7530

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 PM
Tuesday 6–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6–7:30 PM
Thursday 6–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 WarSport BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Everyone, from seasoned practitioners to beginners, is supportive and encouraging, creating a safe and motivating environment to learn and grow.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“A great gym and an even better instructor.”

From the reviews

The atmosphere fosters camaraderie and teamwork in every class. Everyone, from seasoned practitioners to beginners, is supportive and encouraging, creating a safe and motivating environment to learn and grow. The gym emphasizes dedication to the art and a desire to help each other improve.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Aug 2025

Great gym to train at! Zack is an awesome coach. He really knows his stuff and is super professional. Highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking to gain or improve their bjj skills! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

★★★★★ — Blake, Aug 2025

Awesome gym for beginners and experts. Zach is a great instructor and will help you take your Jiu Jitsu to the next level.

★★★★★ — Christian, Aug 2025

A great gym and an even better instructor. WarSport BJJ is the perfect place for someone new or experienced!

★★★★★ — Patrick, Aug 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at WarSport BJJ

WarSport BJJ 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.

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Your first BJJ class at WarSport BJJ

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 WarSport BJJ

McQueen Park, Gilbert, AZ85233

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