10 Best BJJ Gyms in Mesa (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Mesa BJJ Snapshot
Why Mesa for BJJ
Mesa is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy, Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Faction Combat Gym. It has 10 academies and 18 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy96EliteGoogle5.0(190)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Mesa — 5.0★ across 190 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 2Google5.0(102)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 3Google5.0(102)5 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 5 a week.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Google5.0(73)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 73 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Mesa academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 5Google5.0(72)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 6Maracaba BJJ91EliteGoogle5.0(65)High confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 65 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Mesa academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 7Google5.0(59)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 59 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Mesa academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 8Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa88ExcellentGoogle4.5(304)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Mesa — 304 reviews at 4.5★.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 9Revive Jiu Jitsu - Mesa BJJ88ExcellentGoogle5.0(40)Solid confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 40 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Mesa academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 10Sharkside BJJ66RatedGoogle5.0(5)2 open mats/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #10: 5.0★ from 5 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Mesa academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 190 |
| Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 102 |
| Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 102 |
| Carlos Farias Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 73 |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Phoenix | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 72 |
| Maracaba BJJ | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 65 |
| Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 59 |
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa | — | 88Excellent | 4.5 | 304 |
| Revive Jiu Jitsu - Mesa BJJ | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 40 |
| Sharkside BJJ | — | 66Rated | 5.0 | 5 |
Which Mesa Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Mesa
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Mesa.
Train This Weekend in Mesa
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Carlos Farias Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — No-Gi Adult · 7:00 AM
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- Maracaba BJJ — Kids No-Gi · 4:30 PM
- Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Mixed Levels No-Gi · 5:00 PM
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai — Open Mat · 7:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Carlos Farias Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Phoenix — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai — Open Mat · 12:30 PM
📅 Sunday
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa — Open Mat · 8:00 AM
- Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Sharkside BJJ — Open Mat · 12:30 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Mesa?
- Let's Roll lists 10 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Mesa, Arizona. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Mesa?
- Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy has the highest rating in Mesa at 5.0★ across 190 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Mesa?
- There are 18 weekly open mats across 8 gyms in Mesa. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated July 2026.