16 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 937 ratings). The Top 9 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.
Top 9 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Scottsdale (2026)
10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 5.0/5 (132 reviews) · Members only · 14202 N Scottsdale Rd #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 4.4/5 (118 reviews) · Members only · 16033 N 77th St suite b, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
One Ten Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 5.0/5 (97 reviews) · Members only · 10810 E Vía Linda Suite 111/112, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
KIKO FRANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 5.0/5 (93 reviews) · Members only · 8029 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
Fight Ready MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.6/5 (152 reviews) · Members only · 8666 E Shea Blvd #147, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Purebred AZ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · Members only · 2954 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Maui Saito Ninjitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (55 reviews) · Members only · 16585 N 92nd St #112, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Scottsdale 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · Members only · 8969 E Talking Stick Wy C-1, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Scottsdale has 16 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 937 total ratings across 16 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Fight Ready MMA (152 Google reviews).
How we rank Scottsdale gyms — the JJA Score
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?
Most Scottsdale BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Scottsdale, AZ?
16 gyms listed.
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?