19 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Scottsdale right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 1,073 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 5.0/5 (132 reviews) · $185/mo · No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 14202 N Scottsdale Rd #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
XMNS Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (60 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2902 N 68th St
Alliance Scottsdale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (58 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 2902 N 68th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Scottsdale Martial Arts Center — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 4.9/5 (40 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 20650 N 29th Pl
KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (93 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8029 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 80 · 5.0/5 (97 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 10810 E Vía Linda Suite 111/112, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
Purebred AZ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2954 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 64 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 8969 E Talking Stick Wy C-1, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 4.4/5 (118 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 16033 N 77th St suite b, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Maui Saito Ninjitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 5.0/5 (55 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 16585 N 92nd St #112, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
All 19 Scottsdale BJJ gyms, ranked
Scottsdale Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 16585 N 92nd St #112A
Art of Submission · 4.9/5 (35 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 10405 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd #150, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Elite BJJ Academy Scottsdale · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 8120 E McDowell Rd
Madrid Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 8240 E Gelding Dr #115, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Cactus Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (17 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 7302 E Helm Dr #2005, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Fight Ready MMA · 4.6/5 (152 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · 8666 E Shea Blvd #147, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Gracie Barra McCormick · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 8260 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in Scottsdale, AZ
Kids jiu-jitsu in Scottsdale, AZ: 8 academies teach children's BJJ, including 4 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 3 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Scottsdale gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Scottsdale?
4 Scottsdale gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Scottsdale academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Scottsdale, AZ
Women's jiu-jitsu in Scottsdale, AZ: 4 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
4 Scottsdale gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
Try jiu-jitsu in Scottsdale, AZ (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Scottsdale, AZ: 11 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
11 Scottsdale gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ classes in Scottsdale, AZ
No-gi BJJ in Scottsdale, AZ: 10 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Scottsdale has 19 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 17 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,073 total ratings across 19 reviewed academies. Membership averages $185/mo and drop-ins about $35 across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 9 gyms run a public open mat; 10 are members-only. Most reviewed: Fight Ready MMA (152 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Scottsdale for 2026 (5.0 stars across 132 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Scottsdale?
Across the 1 Scottsdale gym that publish pricing, membership averages $185 a month and drop-ins about $35. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Scottsdale, AZ?
19 gyms listed. 17 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Scottsdale?
Yes. Most Scottsdale BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Scottsdale?
Most Scottsdale BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Scottsdale?
Yes. Most Scottsdale BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Scottsdale?