Carlson Gracie Team AZ

“My 10 yo girl and 12 yo boy started with Carlson Gracie Gilbert roughly 7 months ago. My kids are pretty shy but generally athletic and I thought they would enjoy and get a lot out of bjj. My husband and I were immediately impressed with how fair the coaches/professors were with kids but with high expectations. They really believe in the kids. With a membership, the kids could go 5 days a week so we went as often as possible and each kid has learned and grown so much. It became clear from the other members and tournaments we've participated in that this is a top bjj school in AZ and beyond. I'm so grateful we found it and I see my kids being there for a long time.”

“We've had our 8yr old attending this gym for over two years now. The professor's care! Not just about your child's progress on the mat, but about bigger things like discipline, focus, and team work. The schedule is mostly set, and you attend as much or as little as you want (price stays the same, you can have your athlete practice as much as four times a week). For multi-sport families like ours, this flexibility is great. Like anything, you get what you put in. We're thrilled to call this gym home, and our 6yo is just now getting started. We highly recommend.”

“Carlson Gracie Gilbert is a great school for anyone looking to train Jiu-Jitsu, whether it’s for sport, competition, or self-defense. Prof. Alex is very knowledgeable and brings a traditional, disciplined approach to the mats. He focuses on building strong fundamentals while helping students grow in skill and confidence. This school has helped my kids build character, discipline, and mental toughness — values that carry over into their daily lives. The kids’ program is structured, respectful, and geared toward both personal growth and real self-defense. If you're in the Gilbert area and want your family to learn solid Jiu-Jitsu while building life skills, this is definitely a great place.”

“My daughters and I have been attending this academy for over 6 years. Over that time this academy has become a second home for all of my family. As a protective father, I love the facts that students are challenged daily and that my daughters have developed a significant amount of grit. Even though that sounds like this academy might be harsh and tough, I can tell you that the coaches and staff are amazing at striking the right balance between “coaching” and having fun. I’ve seen how kids really begin to enjoy what they are doing when they see the rewards of their hard work. This academy competes regularly in National tournaments when they come to Arizona and almost always gets 1st place as an academy. There are multiple World Champions that have come out of this academy. My family and I are very proud to be a part of the Carlson Gracie legacy and family.”

“I first started training here about 3 years ago and it’s the best hobby I’ve ever picked up. Everyone here is extremely friendly and welcoming. I love the old school hard training philosophy. Everything is earned here. It’s an academy run purely for the love of jiu-jitsu and Professor Alex and the rest of the coaches are excellent instructors.”