Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Queen Creek, AZ

Q: What ages can start kids BJJ classes?

Little Warriors starts at age 4, with Kids Mixed Levels for older kids running throughout the week. Many families coordinate their own class with their kids', since both programs run on overlapping schedules.

Q: I've never trained before — can I still join?

Yes. Our Fundamentals and Mixed Levels classes are built for beginners, and the coaching staff works with people on their very first day regularly. You don't need to be in shape to start, either — that comes from training, not before it.

Q: What do I need to bring to my first class?

If it's a No-Gi class, wear a fitted t-shirt or rash guard and athletic shorts — no zippers, pockets, or hard plastic. If you don't own a gi yet, just show up in No-Gi clothes and we'll take care of you. Bring slip-on shoes for off the mat.

Q: Is there a class just for women?

Yes, twice a week. It's part of the regular schedule rather than a separate program, so it's easy to fit in alongside everything else.

Learn to defend yourself, get in the best shape of your life, and build the kind of confidence that only comes from staying calm under real pressure — not from a pep talk. Just a straight shot up Ellsworth from Queen Creek.

Adult Jiu-Jitsu training at Ares East Mesa

01. Adults

Adult Gi & No-Gi Program

Most adults who start here aren't former athletes or competitors — they're people who decided to try something new. The class structure is built around that reality. You'll learn fundamentals before anything else, train against resistance from day one, and improve your fitness as a byproduct of showing up, not as a prerequisite for it.

• Fundamentals: Built for beginners — no experience or fitness level required before you start.
• Mixed Levels: Gi and No-Gi classes running morning, afternoon, and evening throughout the week.
• Open Mat: Unstructured training time on Saturdays to roll at your own pace.

What to expect at your first class

02. Kids

Kids & Little Warriors Program

Kids classes aren't a scaled-down version of the adult program. They're built from the ground up around how kids actually learn — short attention spans, high energy, and a need to see progress quickly. Coaches break technique into pieces a 5-year-old and a 12-year-old can both work with, while still taking the material seriously enough that older kids keep getting better.

• Little Warriors: Age-appropriate classes starting at 4 years old, built around movement and fun.
• Kids Mixed Levels: For older kids, with classes running multiple days a week.
• Built for confidence: Discipline and focus taught alongside real technique, not just drills.

Kids Jiu-Jitsu competitor at Ares East Mesa

Women's Jiu-Jitsu training at Ares East Mesa

03. Women

Women's BJJ Program

The women's class exists because training alongside people who are working through the exact same learning curve, in the exact same room, tends to change how fast that curve feels. It's not a separate curriculum or a watered-down version of the regular classes — it's real instruction, in a space built specifically for the women training here.

• Twice a week: A dedicated women's-only Gi class, part of the regular schedule.
• No experience necessary: Every woman on the mat started exactly where you are now.
• A real community: Beyond class time, with events throughout the year open to all women.

More about the women's program

04. Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ares East Mesa from Queen Creek?

Closer than most people expect. It's a direct drive straight up Ellsworth to Guadalupe, with no detours or cutting across town. Highway 60 is also an easy, direct route if that fits your part of Queen Creek better.

What ages can start kids BJJ classes?

I've never trained before — can I still join?

What do I need to bring to my first class?

Is there a class just for women?

Still have questions?

Call or come try a class — we're happy to walk you through anything before your first day on the mats.

(602) 935-0269

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Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Queen Creek, AZ