Phoenix JKD
About
Phoenix JKD offers comprehensive martial arts training in MMA, judo, and karate, led by Head Coach Shahram Moosavi. As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and senior full instructor in Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino Martial Arts, Moosavi provides expert instruction across multiple disciplines. The gym emphasizes practical self-defense skills, knife and stick specialization, and real-life scenario training that members describe as versatile, realistic, and attainable for various athletic levels.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Head Coach Shahram Moosavi as an exceptional instructor who combines technical martial arts expertise with practical life principles. Reviewers describe a welcoming, family-like community where beginners receive supportive guidance and experienced practitioners find challenging, realistic training. Specific compliments highlight Moosavi's expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali systems, and self-defense scenarios, with several members noting they travel from other states for his instruction. The training environment is repeatedly described as positive and supportive, with students helping each other regardless of skill level.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Travis Martin
a month ago
Shahram is the greatest coach and mentor for learning the skills and attributes needed for this crazy world we live in.
AcneFreeLiving
a month ago
There is no one like Shahram Moosavi in the martial arts community. He is the best mma coach in the world. Teaches great life principles and truly how to win a street fight
Shidan Youssefian
a year ago
I’ve been meaning to try Shahram’s class for years, as a friend had strongly recommended him. Finally had the chance to go to one of his Jiujitsu classes. I am a newbie to it all but willing to learn. I found an environment that is positive and supportive. I could ask questions and get help. And I was of course challenged and pushed, but just the right amount to grow and learn. Everyone in the class took care of me and helped me understand exercises and moves. Seems like a great community. Strongly recommend trying out his class.
Bella Angelina
5 months ago
Shahram M., ( Senior Instructor) is one of a kind. A great legend and a great professor. He will help you become wiser in martial arts. He is by far the most successful fighter in BJJ and Kali systems and many other skills. He is also a knife specialist, sticks , blades, etc, if you truly want to give a gift to someone very important in your life give the gift of self defense course with the renowned teacher of all times and nothing beats a gift of learning of how to defend yourself from your worst enemy. All in all, He is a friend/teacher of mine and Kirby Tucker ( senior instructor with Dan Inosanto Bruce Lee lineage line) these two gentlemen are the heart and soul to the martial arts industry.
Peter Hege
a year ago
I’ve trained at other schools and various other arts for 17 years before arriving at JKD Institute . I can say with confidence that the training, techniques, and various real life scenarios we train through are top notch, versatile, realistic, and attainable for almost all levels of athleticism. I just moved to AZ and got really lucky to have found JKD Institute and am proud to be a student all over again! Following up on my post over three years ago, I can say I wish I can give JKD six stars. Along with training and development that delivers and exceeds expectations, the community that Shahram has developed at his school is a real family, supportive environment. It’s a culture where we train hard but also care about the well being and development of all students, no matter the level and/or tenure. I have since moved away from AZ but I still return for private lessons as it is hard to find the same level of training, education and expertise where I am in California. I truly miss this school!
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Shahram Moosavi
Head Coach / Senior Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Senior Full Instructor of Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino Martial Arts
Over 45 years experience. Certified BJJ black belt. Senior Full Instructor of JKD Concepts and Filipino Martial Arts. Has trained Navy SEALs, FBI, CIA, DEA, Army Rangers, and police.