11 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Tempe 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 1,627 ratings). The Top 8 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.
Soul Fighters Headquarters — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (81 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 975 E Elliot Rd Suite 106, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
Gustavo Dantas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (370 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1848 E University Dr Suite 108, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Arizona Combat Sports — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 4.9/5 (217 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1425 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Performance Arizona — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 78 · 4.8/5 (138 reviews) · $89/mo · No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1737 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.9/5 (277 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6745 S Harl Ave STE 101, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
Dark Matter Jiu Jitsu/Ares BJJ Tempe — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 75 · 5.0/5 (58 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1525 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Fluid Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 73 · 4.9/5 (45 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3136 S McClintock Dr Ste 13, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
EVKM Self Defense & Fitness | Krav Maga — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tempe 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 4.9/5 (401 reviews) · Members only · 1525 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
All 11 Tempe BJJ gyms, ranked
Like Minded Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · $105/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 2105 S 48th St #104, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Arizona Fighters Foundation · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · Members only · 1737 E Broadway Rd suite 0104, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
Tempe Jiu Jitsu Academy · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1737 E Broadway Rd suite 0104
Try jiu-jitsu in Tempe, AZ (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Tempe? 9 Tempe gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
Tempe has 11 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 4 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,627 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Membership averages $97/mo and drop-ins about $40 across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 8 are members-only. Most reviewed: EVKM Self Defense & Fitness | Krav Maga (401 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, Soul Fighters Headquarters ranks #1 in Tempe for 2026 (5.0 stars across 81 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 Tempe?
Across the 2 Tempe gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $97 a month and drop-ins about $40. 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 Tempe, AZ?
11 gyms listed. 4 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Tempe?
Yes. Most Tempe 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 Tempe?
Most Tempe 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 Tempe?
Yes. Most Tempe 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 Tempe?