10 Best BJJ Gyms in Phoenix (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Phoenix BJJ Snapshot
Why Phoenix for BJJ
Phoenix is one of Arizona's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix, Forte Jiu Jitsu, and Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It has 28 academies and 50 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
- 1Google5.0(104)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Phoenix — 5.0★ across 104 reviews.
Best for: Brand-new beginners and kids & families.
- 2Forte Jiu Jitsu92EliteGoogle5.0(75)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 75 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3Google4.9(105)High confidence
Why #3: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Phoenix — 105 reviews at 4.9★.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix gym (4.9★).
- 4Google4.9(98)High confidence
Why #4: 4.9★ from 98 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix gym (4.9★).
- 5Ares PV BJJ89ExcellentGoogle5.0(42)4 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 6Refuge BJJ88ExcellentGoogle5.0(40)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 7Barncat Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(37)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 37 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 8Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(37)Solid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 37 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix gym (5.0★).
- 9Ares BJJ Phoenix88ExcellentGoogle5.0(35)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 35 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 10Google5.0(32)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #10: 5.0★ from 32 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Phoenix academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 104 |
| Forte Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 |
| Gracie Barra North Phoenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 4.9 | 105 |
| South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | — | 91Elite | 4.9 | 98 |
| Ares PV BJJ | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 42 |
| Refuge BJJ | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 40 |
| Barncat Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 37 |
| Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 37 |
| Ares BJJ Phoenix | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 35 |
| Sol BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Phoenix | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 32 |
Which Phoenix Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Phoenix
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
Your plan: 3 sessions across 2 gyms in Phoenix.
Train This Weekend in Phoenix
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Like Minded BJJ — Open Mat · 5:45 AM
- Exodus BJJ — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Exodus BJJ — CheckMat Team Only Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- The MMA LAB — Open Mat · 5:00 PM
- Element Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Like Minded BJJ — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Strong Heart Academy Brazilian jiu-jitsu & MMA — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Ares BJJ Phoenix — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Forte Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- The MMA LAB — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Forte Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Phoenix?
- Let's Roll lists 28 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Phoenix, Arizona. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Phoenix?
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu North Phoenix has the highest rating in Phoenix at 5.0★ across 104 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Phoenix?
- There are 50 weekly open mats across 18 gyms in Phoenix. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Phoenix?
- Gracie Arizona Jiu Jitsu is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Phoenix.
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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 June 2026.