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Arizona

2026

Top 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

#Academyvs Avg
44
6,246
49%61%108173
51
5,799
58%85%19156
53
5,572
56%58%54179
57
5,349
53%68%55191
64
5,101
55%69%68132
73
4,815
27%52%85117
74
4,803
29%64%69104
96
4,191
46%45%38136
114
3,875
48%65%3793
116
3,864
37%62%5687
117
3,848
57%73%2996
191
3,094
29%52%6264
194
3,068
38%60%3075
201
3,021
45%77%2357
236
2,859
43%62%4270
265
2,676
48%49%2964
278
2,631
32%61%4142
285
2,598
49%71%2561
340
2,423
36%53%3246
350
2,383
39%64%2942
371
2,319
27%58%3043
384
2,283
48%49%2150
386
2,269
40%55%3833
404
2,229
40%66%2930
442
2,144
42%56%2342
443
2,144
39%80%1636
470
2,084
25%56%3935
494
2,042
49%57%2255
519
1,996
29%53%6121
525
1,989
43%68%3627
575
1,899
36%74%1537
594
1,872
39%45%2840
623
1,824
58%70%736
639
1,798
47%73%1428
642
1,797
18%45%5510
661
1,765
56%78%1533
671
1,752
56%57%2425
673
1,751
35%66%1818
681
1,746
20%37%3624
699
1,728
30%43%1724
711
1,712
23%51%428
724
1,698
23%65%2613
813
1,594
23%56%3415
837
1,577
44%70%1514
838
1,576
36%68%1320
858
1,559
52%64%714
868
1,546
61%60%3539
869
1,545
24%29%287
897
1,509
32%39%1515
907
1,499
68%68%925

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.