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White Mountain BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Show Low, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $60/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wmbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (928) 369-8090
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 6 year old is currently in the kids classes and loves it!”
“If you are looking to improve your no gi grappling this is a great place to go.”
“My boys have learned a lot from him and my youngest is ready to do a tournament with him soon.”
“From the first time I contacted Will to my first class and every class since I have felt extremely welcome and enjoyed every minute.”
Other martial arts here
“We trained together in MMA/BJJ and he was my cornerman for my fights.”
What members say
“It’s a friendly and welcoming training environment with knowledgeable coaches that I couldn’t recommend enough.”
“From the first time I contacted Will to my first class and every class since I have felt extremely welcome and enjoyed every minute.”
“There's no drama here and trust me when I say you will feel welcome and part of the family from day one and for the rest of your time training.”
“Learned some cool techniques while here and going to apply them at my home gym.”
“My boys have learned a lot from him and my youngest is ready to do a tournament with him soon.”
“The gym is clean and the people are open and supportive.”
From the reviews
I have known Will (the owner/instructor) for many years. We trained together in MMA/BJJ and he was my cornerman for my fights. I love this man. He is a great friend and instructor. I do not train anymore but I take my kids to him. He does really good with kids.
After starting BJJ at a large gym down in Phoenix, I was worried I wouldn't be able to continue my BJJ when we decided to move to Lakeside. I WAS WRONG! From the first time I contacted Will to my first class and every class since I have felt extremely welcome and enjoyed every minute.
What an awesome studio! The instructor is articulate and extremely patient. He dedicates the time needed to make sure we (students) are learning. There are male and female students from 16 to 50 spanning from beginner to really good.
I called in here once while I was out of town, the owner Will told me to come on in and come train. I had a great time, felt welcomed and got some good rolls in. Months later I ended up back in Show Low for work. Asked if I could come train and was welcomed back in. Great gym, great rolls and outstanding hospitality.
New to BJJ? Start at White Mountain BJJ
White Mountain 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.
Your first BJJ class at White Mountain 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.
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