Arrive
Come ten minutes early. Someone at the desk knows your name and gives you the tour.
Ahwatukee, Phoenix · 1304 E Chandler Blvd #102
A calmer kind
of strong.
- Free first classNo experience needed
- Open since 2017In the Foothills Center
- Prof. Luis Freire4th-degree black belt
- Rated 4.8 on GoogleFrom 77 reviews
There’s a place
for you here.
Pick the door that fits. Each program has its own pace, its own curriculum, and a first class built for someone like you.
Your first class
Day one,
step by step.
The biggest fear is walking in and getting crushed. So we mapped out your first class in five simple steps. You just have to show up.
Book your first classFree. Nothing to bring but water.
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- 02
Borrow a gi
Clean, folded, in your size. Lockers, showers and towels are on us.
- 03
Warm up together
Fifteen minutes of easy movement. Nobody is keeping score.
- 04
Start with Fundamentals
Your first class is Fundamentals, made for people who are brand new. You learn the basics one step at a time, at your own pace.
- 05
No hard sparringOur promise
Not on day one. You leave having learned something, not having been tested.
Why we train differently
Hard training. Soft landings.
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A curriculum, not a lottery
Sixteen-week cycles. You always know what you’re learning this week, and why it matters next week.
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Safety is the culture
Tap early, tap often. Coaches pair partners by size and experience. Injuries are the exception here, not a rite of passage.
- 03
Nobody’s proving anything
Higher belts help lower belts. Leave your ego at the door, and your shoes on the rack.
From our families
Normal people.
Better Tuesdays.
“They make a point of saying the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey is different for everyone and as long as you are enjoying the trip that’s all that matters.”
Kristopher E. · Adult student
“They know each kid’s name (I don’t know how they do it) and understand each of their needs…”
Fabio P. · Parent of two, both started at 3
“This gym is extremely family oriented and makes you instantly feel like part of the team.”
Ted C. · Trains with his two sons
Coaches
The people on the mat.
02 black belts · 01 coach
Runs the academy with his wife, Coach Josie. Families describe them as some of the most down-to-earth, humble people they know.
Mateos
Josie
Coaches alongside Professor Luis. Parents mention her by name in review after review.
The space
Clean mats. Every class.
Two mats · Foothills Center
- Two mats, so kids and adults train at the same time
- Ground floor of the Foothills Center
- Free parking in the Foothills Center lot
- Approved for Arizona ESA funds
- Parents & Kids class on Saturday mornings
Schedule
Train when life allows.
Questions? Text us: (480) 757-6801
Monday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 am | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 4:10 – 4:55 pm | Kora Kids 1 | Ages 4–6 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kora Kids 2 | Ages 7–9 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Juniors & Teens | Ages 10 & up |
| 6:00 – 6:45 pm | Teens Competition Team | Teens |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Advanced | 3-stripe white & up |
Nothing scheduled for on Monday. Try one of the other days.
Tuesday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:00 am | Advanced · No-gi | 3-stripe white & up |
| 10:00 – 10:45 am | Kora Kids 1 & 2 | Ages 4–9 |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 4:10 – 4:55 pm | Kora Kids 1 | Ages 4–6 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kora Kids 2 | Ages 7–9 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kids Competition Team | Ages 12 & under |
| 6:00 – 6:45 pm | Juniors & Teens | Ages 10 & up |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Advanced · No-gi | 3-stripe white & up |
Nothing scheduled for on Tuesday. Try one of the other days.
Wednesday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 am | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Kora Women | All levels |
| 4:10 – 4:55 pm | Kora Kids 1 | Ages 4–6 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kora Kids 2 | Ages 7–9 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Juniors & Teens | Ages 10 & up |
| 6:00 – 6:45 pm | Teens Competition Team | Teens |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Advanced · Sparring | 3-stripe white & up |
Nothing scheduled for on Wednesday. Try one of the other days.
Thursday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:00 am | Advanced · No-gi | 3-stripe white & up |
| 10:00 – 10:45 am | Kora Kids 1 & 2 | Ages 4–9 |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 4:10 – 4:55 pm | Kora Kids 1 | Ages 4–6 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kora Kids 2 | Ages 7–9 |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | Kids Competition Team | Ages 12 & under |
| 6:00 – 6:45 pm | Juniors & Teens | Ages 10 & up |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Advanced | 3-stripe white & up |
Nothing scheduled for on Thursday. Try one of the other days.
Friday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|
Nothing scheduled for on Friday. Try one of the other days.
Saturday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 am | Parents & Kids | Families |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Kora Women | All levels |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Open Mat | Members |
Nothing scheduled for on Saturday. Try one of the other days.
Sunday
| Time | Class | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Fundamentals | All levelsGreat first class |
Nothing scheduled for on Sunday. Try one of the other days.
Times can shift around holidays and events. Text us before your first visit.
FAQ
The four questions
everyone asks.
Something else? Text us: (480) 757-6801
- Do I need to be in shape?
- No. Jiu-jitsu gets you in shape, not the other way around. Sit out any drill, any time.
- Will I get hurt?
- Injuries are rare here. No hard sparring for beginners, partners matched by size, a coach on every round.
- Am I too old?
- Some of our beginners started in their 60s. Jiu-jitsu rewards patience far more than athleticism.
- Is there a contract?
- No. Month to month, pause anytime, cancel with 30 days’ notice. That’s the whole policy.
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Come train with us
Your first class
is on us.
- Parking
- Free lot at Foothills Center
- Mon–Thu
- Classes 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Weekends
- Classes 9:00 am – 12:00 pm