Gracie Barra Ahwatukee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

“Honestly, I was terrified to begin this journey, and I'm so glad I kept going! This is a safe place where you can gain confidence and get out of your comfort zone. Love the teachers here! So helpful and encouraging.”

“Highly recommend this school for all ages, levels, and experience. My son has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for 2 and a half years and started when we was 3 years old and I’ve seen his progress and how positively it has impacted him and his confidence. We loved it so much that I also signed up my daughter as soon as she turned 3 and she has been training now for 4 months. The coaches and professors are great! They know each kid’s name (I don’t know how they do it) and understand each of their needs and how much to push them to get get better. We love Gracie Barra Ahwatukee!!”

“My granddaughters are apart of this school. They love going to class. They beg me to take them to class. Every time I take them, the Professors and Coaches are so kind and always welcoming”

“This review has been a long time coming. When we wanted to incorporate sports into our daughters life, we started with the usual soccer and softball teams. While she had fun, she did not care to continue. We decided to give the local BJJ gym a try. She struggled with her first day. The second day she left smiling and has been attending ever since. Not only did we find a sport our daughter loves but we found an amazing family-centric community. We have met life-long friends! The coaches are supportive and patient. For those who wish to further their skills the gym offers competitive classes as well as 1:1 training offered by their amazing coaches!”

“Gracie Barra Ahwatukee is THE BEST! Professor Luis and Josie have grown a wonderful family-focused community here. Our daughter started in Little Champions Class and was immediately hooked! She wanted to train every single day. I am amazed at her dedication and commitment to Jiu Jitsu. I have loved watching her learn self defense, discipline, and respect for her partners, Coaches, and Professors. My husband even attends the adult classes. Currently, my daughter is in the Juniors Class. Her confidence, skills, and technique continue to grow. She puts in the time and effort training morning and night and still loves it! You get what you put into it. If you want to go for fun, compete, or both, this is the place to be!”