Where is this business located?
2710 W Southern Ave Suite #109, Phoenix, AZ 85041
South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
What hours does it keep?
From Google, checked May 2026.
- Mon8:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Sat8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Sun8:30 am - 3:00 pm
How can you contact it?
Phone: (602) 612-2899
Website: southmountainjiujitsu.com
What type of place is it?
Martial Arts School
South Mountain Jiu Jitsu has been unwavering in our commitment to transform lives one person at a time through the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Laveen and Phoenix
Brazilian jiu jitsu and self defense classes in Phoenix
South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense teaches BJJ by age group, with self defense built into the curriculum. The school runs adult, teen and kids programs. Its youngest class pairs a parent with a child aged three or four.
The academy says more than 300 families train there, drawn from Laveen, South Mountain and Phoenix. For kids it describes anti-bullying strategies and better focus as the goals. Adults get practical technique plus conditioning, and the mat runs from first-timers to competitors.
Its website also names a movement and wellness side that adds yoga to the jiu jitsu. Phoenix had 1,665,481 residents in 2025, per the Census Bureau, in Maricopa County. NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020 put annual precipitation at 9.2 inches and snowfall at 0.0 inches.
Before you call South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Doors open at 8:30 am every day, closing at 8 pm on weekdays and 3 pm on weekends. The school holds a 5.0 rating across 117 Google reviews.
Reviewers mention a very clean facility, coaches who give every student feedback, and a welcoming culture that stays competitive without turning harsh. Parents single out the kids program, and one reviewer wished for more classes on the schedule.
Head instructor Sarah Black states she holds black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and works as a parenting coach.
Weekend sessions end at 3 pm, so plan a Saturday or Sunday trial class for the morning.
What does its Google listing say about it?
South Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Phoenix's premier martial arts academy serving over 300 families in Phoenix, Laveen, and South Mountain. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense programs for all ages: Parent & Child BJJ Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, and Adult BJJ. Our experienced instructors create a safe, welcoming environment where students develop real self-defense skills, confidence, fitness, and discipline. Kids gain anti-bullying strategies and improved focus. Teens build friendships and get active. Adults transform their physique while mastering practical techniques. From complete beginners to competitors, everyone thrives here. 3636 W Southern Avenue, Suite 150C, Phoenix! Get Started today!
These are the business's own words from its Google listing. From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.
What does the listing mention?
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Restroom
- Restroom unisex
- Shower
- Discounts for families
- Discounts for kids
- Transgender safespace
- Lgbtq welcome
- Black owned
- Owned by women
From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.
What do Google reviewers report?
I suffer from neuropathy in my right hand and have a lot of nerve pain. Going to hot yoga class every week is the highlight of my day. The friends I have made along the way makes going to class so much more rewarding.
Very few jiu jitsu gyms have what South mountain bjj does. Their facility is so clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Not to mention they have amazing amenities like a yoga studio, and complete recovery center. Top tier jiu jitsu, the best instructors, and best facility! Go check them out.
I’ve trained with Nigel and Sarah for for over a decade and I only have good things to say about them. The kids program is top notch and the academy is state of the art!
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