South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

I dropped in to check out the place and was initially going to watch as I brought my gi with me however, Professor Sarah wasn’t going to let me get away without getting on the mat. =) Solid class instruction. Everyone gets feedback and is seen. Good mix of represented belts. You’ve got people here who can push you and if you’re a beginner you’re going to get quality instruction. Beautiful aesthetic, feels like a day spa. Neat amenities that make training easier. Super friendly desk staff who are helpful and answer all your questions. The experience and the whole vibe of the gym sold me. Signed up on the spot. Excited to continue my journey here and be a good training partner and help everyone level up.

This is the best kid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in phoenix. I’ve had my kids in multiple programs and gyms over the years and no where does it better than here. Clear instructions and expectations are set regularly. The kids feel confident to learn and I can’t recommend this place anymore to parents who want their kids to learn BJJ.

Great instructors, great knowledge of the art. Very patient and always trying to improve. With consistency I've seen great improvements from my student. Great work SMBJJ!

Love this place!! I have my two sons in here and one is on the spectrum and the staff & students take the time to show him extra attention and the patience to help out. In just the short time of summer he’s done so amazing!!! My youngest focuses, and has learned so much!!! Absolutely love ALL the staff members!! We’ll be members for as long as we can!!!!

As a proud dad watching my entire family train at South Mountain Movement & Wellness, I can't say enough good things about this place. The instructors are phenomenal with both kids and adults, striking that perfect balance between pushing everyone to improve and keeping it fun. My kids have absolutely blossomed here - their confidence has skyrocketed, and it's amazing to see them learning real self-defense skills while having a blast with their training partners. Even my daughter, who used to be so shy about wrestling, now eagerly demonstrates moves at home (usually attempting to armbar me throughout the day). What really sets this place apart is how they've created such a strong family atmosphere. My wife and I get to train in the adult classes, and we really enjoy the community here. Lots of the adults have children who also train in the community, and its wonderful seeing the entire family on the mats! The other parents and students have become great friends, and we often send each other jujitsu memes on Instagram. The facility is always clean, the schedule is flexible enough to accommodate our crazy family logistics, and they genuinely care about every student's progress. I honestly don't know how Coach Sarah and Coach Danny remember all the kids names. Sarah and Nigel have created something really special here, and signing up was one of the best decisions we've made for our family, both for our physical fitness and our sense of community. I hope as the community grows we can add more no-gi classes and continue fostering our wonderful culture. 5/5