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Best BJJ Gyms in Mesa, AZ (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Mesa has 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 900 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy

    194reviews

    With 194 student reviews — the most of any gym in Mesa— it tops this year's list. Located at 9245 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 105. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    105reviews

    105 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1660 S Alma School Rd #118. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Faction Combat Gym | Krav Maga - MMA - BJJ - Muay Thai

    105reviews

    105 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1529 S Clearview Ave Suite 107. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Phoenix

    75reviews

    75 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 50 N Stapley Dr. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Carlos Farias Jiu Jitsu Academy

    74reviews

    74 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5257 E Brown Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Maracaba BJJ

    67reviews

    67 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2235 S Power Rd #109. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense

    65reviews

    65 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 10720 E Southern Ave Suite 110. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa

    64reviews

    64 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1933 E University Dr Suite 3 & 5. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mesa AZ

    52reviews

    52 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 745 W Baseline Rd suite 12. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Revive Jiu Jitsu - Mesa BJJ

    40reviews

    40 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 10735 E Main St #104. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 16 gyms in Mesa or read what to expect in your first class.