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Arizona
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
254 academies · 7,490 fighters · 9,262 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Arizona by competition results. Arizona hosts a growing number of competitive youth BJJ academies in the Phoenix metro area, with programs that draw from a deep Southwest talent pool. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 49% | 61% | 108 | 173 | |||
| 51 | 58% | 85% | 19 | 156 | |||
| 53 | 56% | 58% | 54 | 179 | |||
| 57 | 53% | 68% | 55 | 191 | |||
| 64 | 55% | 69% | 68 | 132 | |||
| 73 | 27% | 52% | 85 | 117 | |||
| 74 | 29% | 64% | 69 | 104 | |||
| 96 | 46% | 45% | 38 | 136 | |||
| 114 | 48% | 65% | 37 | 93 | |||
| 116 | 37% | 62% | 56 | 87 | |||
| 117 | 57% | 73% | 29 | 96 | |||
| 191 | 29% | 52% | 62 | 64 | |||
| 194 | 38% | 60% | 30 | 75 | |||
| 201 | 45% | 77% | 23 | 57 | |||
| 236 | 43% | 62% | 42 | 70 | |||
| 265 | 48% | 49% | 29 | 64 | |||
| 278 | 32% | 61% | 41 | 42 | |||
| 285 | 49% | 71% | 25 | 61 | |||
| 340 | 36% | 53% | 32 | 46 | |||
| 350 | 39% | 64% | 29 | 42 | |||
| 371 | 27% | 58% | 30 | 43 | |||
| 384 | 48% | 49% | 21 | 50 | |||
| 386 | 40% | 55% | 38 | 33 | |||
| 404 | 40% | 66% | 29 | 30 | |||
| 442 | 42% | 56% | 23 | 42 | |||
| 443 | 39% | 80% | 16 | 36 | |||
| 470 | 25% | 56% | 39 | 35 | |||
| 494 | 49% | 57% | 22 | 55 | |||
| 519 | 29% | 53% | 61 | 21 | |||
| 525 | 43% | 68% | 36 | 27 | |||
| 575 | 36% | 74% | 15 | 37 | |||
| 594 | 39% | 45% | 28 | 40 | |||
| 623 | 58% | 70% | 7 | 36 | |||
| 639 | 47% | 73% | 14 | 28 | |||
| 642 | 18% | 45% | 55 | 10 | |||
| 661 | 56% | 78% | 15 | 33 | |||
| 671 | 56% | 57% | 24 | 25 | |||
| 673 | 35% | 66% | 18 | 18 | |||
| 681 | 20% | 37% | 36 | 24 | |||
| 699 | 30% | 43% | 17 | 24 | |||
| 711 | 23% | 51% | 42 | 8 | |||
| 724 | 23% | 65% | 26 | 13 | |||
| 813 | 23% | 56% | 34 | 15 | |||
| 837 | 44% | 70% | 15 | 14 | |||
| 838 | 36% | 68% | 13 | 20 | |||
| 858 | 52% | 64% | 7 | 14 | |||
| 868 | 61% | 60% | 35 | 39 | |||
| 869 | 24% | 29% | 28 | 7 | |||
| 897 | 32% | 39% | 15 | 15 | |||
| 907 | 68% | 68% | 9 | 25 |
Academies by City in Arizona
Mesa (89 academies), Phoenix (28 academies), Scottsdale (14 academies), Tucson (12 academies), Tempe (8 academies), Gilbert (8 academies), Las Vegas (7 academies), Peoria (5 academies), Chandler (5 academies), Albuquerque (5 academies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness leads Arizona with an Academy Power Score of 6246 and 106 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 254 academies in Arizona by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Mesa leads Arizona with 89 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Mesa (89), Phoenix (28), Scottsdale (14), Tucson (12), Tempe (8).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare Arizona academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 254 competitive BJJ academies in Arizona with 7,490 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 3,680 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness currently leads Arizona in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 6246 and 106 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full Arizona rankings above to compare all 254 tracked academies.