BJJ Gyms in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale hosts some of the most competitive BJJ rooms in Arizona, including 10th Planet and major-team affiliates. Expect polished facilities, strong no-gi programs, and plenty of drop-in-friendly training.
6 BJJ Academies in Scottsdale
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Scottsdale — Scottsdale (nearby) — 5★ Google (131 reviews)
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu North Scottsdale — North Scottsdale (nearby) — 5★ Google (54 reviews) — Open mat: Sat 10 AM–12 PM (Gi/No-Gi)
- Fight Ready MMA & Fitness — Scottsdale (nearby) — 4.7★ Google (46 reviews) — Open mat: Fri 6 PM · Sat 9 AM all-levels sparring
- Gracie Barra Scottsdale — Scottsdale (nearby)
- One Ten Jiu Jitsu — Scottsdale (nearby) — 5★ Google (106 reviews) — Open mat: No open mat confirmed — call to confirm.
- Ximenes BJJ / Soul Fighters Scottsdale — Scottsdale (nearby)
Getting Started with BJJ in Scottsdale
Scottsdale gyms skew modern and no-gi friendly — if you have seen grappling on YouTube and want that style of training, this is the corner of the Valley for it. Most rooms sit along the Loop 101 corridor between Old Town and North Scottsdale, so check which end is closer before you commit: rush-hour traffic on the 101 can double a "short" drive.
Do not let the competition reputation scare you off. The bigger Scottsdale academies run structured beginner programs precisely because they get so many walk-ins, and polished facilities usually mean clean mats, showers, and loaner gis for your trial class.
If you travel for work or split time between cities, Scottsdale is the most drop-in-friendly scene in Arizona — many rooms welcome visitors at open mats, which is also a low-pressure way to watch a class before signing up anywhere.