📍 1660 S Alma School Rd, Suite 118, Mesa, AZ 85210 🕒 Mon–Fri 6am–9pm · Sat 9am–1pm
Serving Apache Junction, AZ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Apache Junction.

The closest serious BJJ academy for Apache Junction residents — 13.4 miles east of you, 20 minutes door-to-door via US-60. Apache Junction first responders, Gold Canyon residents, and competitive adults all train here every week. Your first class is on us.

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From Apache Junction to the Mat

How Apache Junction residents get to class.

US-60 west from AJ is a clean 20-minute drive almost any time of day; off-peak it's closer to 18.

01 The route

Take US-60 west from Apache Junction — straight shot, exit Alma School Rd south.

02 Neighborhoods we serve

Downtown Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superstition Foothills — and ZIP codes 85119, 85120, 85218.

03 Best class times for Apache Junction

Apache Junction is home to a strong first-responder community — our Adult BJJ program has multiple AJ firefighters and police officers who train as part of their job-readiness routine.

Programs

Every program. One academy.

Whether you live in Downtown Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or anywhere else in Apache Junction, you have full access to every program at Ares Arizona.

From a Apache Junction student
★★★★★

"20 minutes up the 60 and worth every mile. As a firefighter, the conditioning and the technique here have made me better at my job — period."

Apache Junction FAQs

What Apache Junction residents ask us.

How long is the drive from Apache Junction to Mesa for class?
About 20 minutes west on US-60. From Gold Canyon, plan for closer to 25–28 minutes.
Do you have classes that fit a first-responder shift schedule?
Yes. Our 6:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 9:00 pm Adult classes are popular with firefighters and police officers from Apache Junction's emergency services.
Is there a competition team for AJ adults?
Yes — we run a competition team that travels to local and IBJJF tournaments. Several of our team members commute up from Apache Junction.
Do you teach No-Gi and self-defense for AJ residents?
Yes — both. No-Gi runs five times a week, and our entire curriculum is rooted in real self-defense application.

20 minutes from Apache Junction.
Your first class is free.

Book a time on the calendar — we'll have you on the mat within the week.

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