Excellent family environment and solid instruction…read more The kids program is one of the best. The adults program is also pretty good. Its a family gym.

From the owner: Best Jiu Jitsu and MMA academy in Tucsonread more

Love the facility and camaraderie here! Professor Valentino shares such great skills and his…read moresupport is top notch. Coach Nica has always been so welcoming as well from setting up the first visit, to each time we walk through the door! This is my daughter's second go at Jiu Jitsu and I can't wait to see her grow. She doesn't ever fail to remind me of how she is glad we found Gracie Barra Oro Valley. Thank you!!

Great community, instruction and balance of competitors and hobbyist. I recommend trying a class…read moreout if you are interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Amazing place! Terrific instructors! Absolute 5 stars…read more I've been to bjj gyms by myself and with my children in San Francisco, Boulder, and Tucson. North Side BJJ is the best I've seen. They're professional, knowledgeable, clean, and organized.

Today was my first day and I actually learned a few moves and the teacher was very good, it was a…read morereally great experience. It's a great place for those who want to learn Jiu-Jitsu.

This has been my favorite BJJ I have ever been a part of. The first time I met Professor Angel and…read moreCoach Shelly I knew this was the place my sons needed to be. There is an energy of pure positivity and joy in the air there. Professor Angel loves what he does and my children love him. Hell, that also goes for my wife and I too. We joined shortly after because we wanted to be a part of what he was teaching. We lost our former family because the CrossFit gym we attended closed down permanently, and we found something even greater. If you want to learn BJJ and be part of an amazing team and family, look no further, you have found it!

My 5-year-old son was part of this team for nine months. Our experience with the coaches was mixed…read more We genuinely appreciated how patient and kind the Professor was, and for a long time we allowed that to offset his wife's consistently off-putting behavior. She is extremely quick to harshly correct children for the smallest things, and we recently learned she feels equally entitled to admonish adults. After working an overnight hospital shift, my husband needed to clarify the holiday schedule but didn't want to wake me, so he sent a simple message: "Good morning Coach ******. What does the holiday schedule look like this week?" Her response: "Did your wife not take a look at the holiday schedule I put out like three weeks ago?" My husband responded respectfully, expressed how much we had valued the team, and gently reminded her that he was not a misbehaving child and didn't appreciate being spoken to that way. Instead of acknowledging her tone, she insisted we had "misinterpreted" her words, an obvious attempt at deflection. When the Professor addressed it, he sent multiple paragraphs about "building a team and community," but then stated that customer service was not something we were paying for and that, effective immediately, our five-year-old son was removed from the program. A child who had absolutely nothing to do with the situation. The level of emotional immaturity displayed was shocking. Explaining to my son why he could no longer attend a place he loved was one of the hardest parenting moments I've had. I do not recommend subjecting your child to an environment where adults respond to feedback by punishing children.

I had high hopes for this gym, but unfortunately, it did not meet expectations. The instruction…read moreunder Abi is equivalent of a blue belt, and not what I would consider technical or effective. It seems like there's a limited understanding of proper technique, and a lot of what's demonstrated would likely lead to bad habits in the long run. The classes often lack structure, and it's difficult to follow a clear progression in the training. Speaking with others in the Jiu Jitsu community, I've heard similar concerns--many have noted that he curses frequently, which makes the environment feel unprofessional, especially when younger students are present. On top of that, unless you sign up for a formal class, you shouldn't expect any instruction or feedback from him. Speaking of the kids' program, I'd encourage anyone considering it to take a look at their social media. The classes seem more like unstructured playtime than a focused martial arts program, which may not align with what most parents are looking for in a Jiu Jitsu school.

I loved this gym! The place is so fun and welcoming! My son does the little samurai class and he…read morealways talks about how fun it is and what he learned that day. The vibe is so welcoming!! Professor Abi is so nice to the kids, and they love him. The teens class is great too. I love how Professor Abi and the other coaches play with the kids! Overall, I loved this academy! The price is great. I would recommend this place to anyone!

I tried their Jiu Jitsu class a while back and let's just say I had a blast. The people at this gym…read moreare honest and kind. I liked that if you had a question, they took their time answering it. I will definitely consider coming back. Shout out to Art, he is a fantastic instructor.

We love the discipline and skills taught through martial arts. Coach Chris, Coach Casey, and Coach…read moreJen have been great leaders to our children. Thank you!

Just visited this place from Seattle. Quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. I am surprised there…read moreisn't any reviews but if I lived in Tucson this is the place I would train. Going from the warm ups to the two minute live training. Once I walked in everyone was polite and respectful. Once we started training everyone was very patient in showing showing the technique and it works with their game.

From the owner: DeBrazil Jiu-Jitsu provides top notch training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA for the competitor…read moreor for that person just trying to get in shape. The academy has been open since 1997 and has the most experience than any other program in Tucson. We have produced many national champions and state champions, and not only at the lower ranks, but at the blackbelt level too. We pride ourselves as being one big family and the atmosphere is welcoming to everyone and anyone that wants to learn.

There are many martial arts schools in town, but I have to say this school ranks amongst the…read morehighest of them. The philosophy that is taught towards self-defense is the most realistic and applicable towards real-life situations. Sensei/sifu Paul that owns the school is definitely in his element towards what he teaches. You want to learn real martial arts, and not go to a cookie-cutter mcdojo, Boxers Rebellion is the right choice.

From the owner: With over 20 years teaching martial arts in the Tucson community, Boxer's Rebellion Martial Arts…read more(BRMA) Tucson is your premier choice to learn Sanda (Chinese MMA / Kickboxing) , Traditional Kung Fu (Chinese Boxing, Shuaijiao Wrestling, & Traditional Weapon Fighting) and No-Gi Jujitsu (jiu jitsu) Wrestling.​ Students train in both striking and wrestling, learning to deliver powerful punches and kicks while also mastering throws, sweeps, and takedowns. In addition, as part of our Traditional Kung Fu program students learn traditional weapon combat training focused on the use of traditional weapons (Jian (straight sword), Dao (single edged saber), Qiang (Spear), Gùn (Staff) and short stick) as instruments of modern self-defense and sport fencing. ​ Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, BRMA offers a challenging and rewarding experience for practitioners of all levels.

I joined recently with zero background in Muay Thai and am loving the gym. Cash is obviously very…read moreknowledgeable and an excellent teacher.

A fun, affordable gym for beginners and advanced Muay Thai students. The instructions are…read moreunderstandable and easy to follow. Muay Thai is an easy sport to catch onto while also learning discipline and grit. Anybody who's interested in getting a full workout, lose weight, and learn and improve Muay Thai skills should consider becoming a student. This is one place where the phrase "you get what you pay for" is not applicable!