From your first day on the mats to a black belt, Ares Arizona is where Mesa trains. World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and self-defense — taught with patience, precision, and a relentless standard for excellence.
Get a look inside our academy — the technique, the energy, and the community that makes Ares Arizona the #1 BJJ academy in Mesa.
Our curriculum delivers the knowledge, technique, and mindset you need to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level — but more importantly, it gives you the confidence to walk through the world a little taller.
From beginners taking their first class to advanced competitors chasing podium finishes, every student trains under a coaching team led by Paul Nava — a multi-time world champion with two decades on the mats. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, a black belt, or simply finding a tribe that pushes you, we have a program built for you.
Six world-class disciplines under one roof. Whether you're chasing a black belt, building self-defense for your daughter, or just looking for the best workout of your life — we've got a mat with your name on it.
Gi and No-Gi training that takes you from white belt fundamentals to advanced submission grappling. No prior experience required.
Explore Program →Confidence, focus, anti-bullying, and the world's #1 self-defense art — all in a fun, structured environment kids actually love.
Explore Program →A welcoming, women-led environment focused on self-defense, strength, and unshakeable confidence. Beginners are home here.
Explore Program →Takedowns, top control, and the relentless mindset of a wrestler — the perfect complement to your Jiu-Jitsu game.
Explore Program →Mobility, recovery, and the mental clarity that makes you sharper on the mat. Suitable for every level.
Explore Program →High-intensity circuits engineered to build the engine that powers everything else you do on the mats — and in life.
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"We don't just build better grapplers. We build better people. Every belt you earn here, you earn for life."
Coach Paul Nava has been deeply immersed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since the early 2000s. A highly respected black belt, he has captured world titles at the highest levels of international competition — and brings that championship pedigree directly to every class on the Ares Arizona mats.
Don't take our word for it. Here's what our students — adults, kids, and entire families — have to say about training at Ares Arizona.
Still have questions? Give us a call at (480) 491-5440 — we're happy to talk you through it.
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