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White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mesa, Arizona
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lp.white2blackacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 931-6900
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:40–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:15–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 3:40–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:15–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are very caring and passionate about teaching not just Jiu-Jitsu but also many valuable life lessons that are helping my daughter grow into a well-centered person.”
“I’ve been training in White2Black women’s class for the past 10 months.”
“The Instructors are very skilled and have many medals up to show they success.”
“My friend and I had been talking about joining self defense for years, the all women's workshop gave us no excuses to try it!”
“Professor Sara has created an incredible, safe, and welcoming space where women of all levels can train hard, learn confidently, and support one another.”
Other martial arts here
“They had previously had karate classes and we were not pleased with those lessons at all; my husband then found this company and we honestly LOVE this class so much!”
What members say
“Professor Sara has created an incredible, safe, and welcoming space where women of all levels can train hard, learn confidently, and support one another.”
“Professor Sara has created an incredible, safe, and welcoming space where women of all levels can train hard, learn confidently, and support one another.”
“They take the time to ensure everyone, regardless of skill level, understands the techniques.”
“You will gain confidence, loose weight, strength, cardio and a community of like minded people who will hold you accountable and amazing friends.”
“My daughter loved going in and they would make it enjoyable for the kids while teaching them skills and things like respect and dedication.”
“My friend and I had been talking about joining self defense for years, the all women's workshop gave us no excuses to try it!”
From the reviews
Jiu-jitsu is amazing. But what makes it even better is having amazing Professors. I bring my friends kids to the youth classes at 4:30pm with Professor Sara, and they love it. They knew nothing about it have learned so much in a short amount of time. It is even helping in other aspects of life as well.
Definitely worth the step out of my comfort zone! Sara created a safe, strong, and powerful environment. My friend and I had been talking about joining self defense for years, the all women's workshop gave us no excuses to try it!
I stumbled upon White 2 black Academy by chance and luck. It was at a time when I was at a cross road of change in my personal life. I chose to quit drinking and get my life on track. My Professor’s from the day I walked in have been a bright light in this dark world and have supported me on this.
I can't say enough great things about [Gym Name]! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by both the instructors and fellow members. The facility is clean and well-maintained, providing a fantastic environment for training. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ
White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ 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.
Your first BJJ class at White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ
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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