Arizona Combat Sports is AMAZING! The staff is so incredibly kind and talented! All the coaches…read moretake the time and effort to help improve your skills and will answer any of your questions! I was so lucky to find this place and I just want to say that if you're interested in martial arts, specifically Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai, LOOK NO FURTHER! This is the spot! Thank you for everything AZ Combat.

Outstanding gym and they promote a culture of bettering yourself while leaning on each other with…read moreout any attitude

Nexus Martial Arts is a great place to train in Scottsdale, AZ. They replied quickly to our email,…read morewelcoming us over. The drop-in fee was $30. The facility, mats, changing room, restroom, and shower was immaculately clean. They had air conditioning and a water fountain. There is a separate room for changing and leaving your items in a cubby, so the side of the mat was tidy. The instructor, nicknamed Rasta, was a super friendly and funny brown belt. He was teaching a fundamentals class for white belts. But for us blue and brown belts, he showed us some extra stuff with the lapel called the "English handcuff." During the situational and open rolls, Rasta kept in mind our injuries, and found ways to control and tap us without being mean or being a bully. He showed us a lot of respect and humor. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Scottsdale again!

Staff were friendly and welcoming when I came in to check out their evening nogi class. Learned…read moresome great technique and had fun during my rolls. I've signed up here and would definitely recommend!

If there was a choice to give this place more than 5 stars I would place it to the max! I highly…read morerecommend training here. The atmosphere gives more of a family feel than just a business feel. Jay, the team, and the rest of the coaches treat you as if you are blood related. It's always a good vibe here and so much more to learn as well as many opportunities this gym has to offer from Belt advancements to sponsorships to competitions and more! Not only does this place give a family feel to the environment, but the people you train with are awesome as well! If you are new, you can join the beginners class. But even if you want more of a challenge and are new, you will be taught in hard sparring as well. I've made some friends in this school as well. If y'all want to learn the martial arts as well as grow within this community, this is definitely the place to go to.

Freaking love this gym! I spend all of my free time here and love all the different classes. They…read moreoffer jiu jitsu, judo, Muy Thai and they even have a women's lifting session on Saturdays. The memberships are also the most affordable I've seen anywhere. 100/10 recommend!

At Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, my experience with billing has been straightforward--fees were clearly…read moreexplained upfront and matched what I agreed to. I've had no surprises. What really stands out to me is the coaching. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely care, creating a welcoming and supportive environment--especially for kids. Admin/Front desk is delightful! She is so sweet and being new to the whole sport, she made everything super clear.

Appreciated the perfect balance of patience and accountability. Intimidated at first but so happy I…read moreinvested in myself.

Being an out of state drop in from Washington I wasn't sure I was going to find somewhere I was…read morecomfortable as a 2month old spazzy white belt. Well I was wrong, this place was the perfect for where I am at in my journey with BJJ. Multiple classes so far in my 3 week visit and between the instructors being knowledgeable/friendly their students are too which tells me its part of the culture. I'll definitely continue to go while I'm in town and will be my school when I get here permenantly next year.

This bjj school has been around for a long time and rightfully so. They've got such a welcoming…read moreatmosphere that it makes it easy to keep coming in. If you're interested in the jiu jitsu, definitely come by.

Megaton is the goat. Could not say better things about this academy. World class. Safe. Clean.read more

Great place to learn old school Jiu-Jitsu from one of the best Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all time,…read moreCoral Belt Megaton Dias! He has more competition medals than anyone else I know of, in the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I started training here back in high school, after seeing an ad in the phone book. I tried my first class and realized immediately, that this place was the real deal. Everyone was tough, but also very friendly and helpful. It is always nice to feel welcome. Everyone I met did just that, they made me feel at home in a place where I had never been. They also showed me how effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could be after even a short amount of time. So, I signed up right after class that day. I could tell right away, that what they were teaching really worked (even on the most unwilling opponents). If you want to learn real Jiu-Jitsu, then this is the place. Megaton's is the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Arizona and the only one here ran by a Coral Belt. Megaton is the highest ranking Jiu-Jitsu instructor in the state of Arizona. If you want to learn a real martial art that really works, then call them to try a free class now!

The Boys have been with Coach Darrin for 1.5 years and counting! They love it! Coaches are amazing…read moreand dedicated to all the students to give them the best experience! We are glad to be apart of Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale!

I'm almost 2 months into training here on Gracie Combatives. I have no previous martial arts…read moreexperience and I'm 52 years old. There are 2 other Gracie gyms closer to me, but I chose this place due to the instructor's experience and I'm very happy I did. All the instructors are fantastic with teaching techniques and they all are very personable. The focus is on technique and safety. I walked in without knowing anyone and in a short time, I feel like I'm part of a family. My fellow students are great and everyone helps each other no matter what age or skill level. Nobody has an ego that I've experienced. I go as often as I can and when I travel for business or can't go, I really miss the place. I look forward to each class. Highly recommended -

The instruction is clear, technical, and the coaches actually take time to correct your form and…read moreanswer questions. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, there's definitely value to be had. The culture is friendly and competitive without being toxic--people roll hard but respectfully. Mat etiquette is solid, and the higher belts are approachable and willing to help. Only reason it's not 5 stars is consistency--some classes can vary depending on who's teaching, and the warm-ups can feel a bit rushed or skipped entirely on certain days. Also wish there were a few more no-gi classes during the week. That said, if you're serious about improving and want a positive training environment, this place is definitely worth checking out.

This school is amazing. You feel the positive vibes from the second you enter the training…read morefacility! Victor is engaged, kind and so wonderful with all the kids, no matter their experience level or abilities. Our son LOVES class and we have noticed a significant boost in his confidence, attitude and focus. We are so grateful to have found these coaches, professors and studio!