Welcome to REFUGE BJJ KidsTeensAdults| Come in for a free trial| Brazilian jiu-jitsu |KidsTeensAdults| Come in for a free trial| A place for all to train. Refuge BJJ offers world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We welcome students regardless of age, gender, size, or experience. Our goal is to provide a second home for our students and make a lasting, positive impact on the community.
With a wide variety of classes from beginners to competition training, our program fits all lifestyles and schedules. Are you ready for the challenge? We are currently offering a one week free trial for all new mighty mite, youth and adult students. See our New Student Special for more details or contact us today to learn more.
With a wide variety of classes from beginners to competition training, our program fits all lifestyles and schedules. Are you ready for the challenge? We are currently offering a one week free trial for all new mighty mite, youth and adult students. See our New Student Special for more details or contact us today to learn more.
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Our classes are dynamic and can change every week. Class typically consists of a warm-up which could include cardio work, stretching, or movement drills followed by the instructor demonstrating the technique of the week. Class ends with live grappling, also known as 'rolling'. The instructor will typically pair you up with someone who is more experienced so that they can work with you and guide you through the rolling process.
The Mighty Mites program is designed to introduce young kids to jiu-jitsu and to help them learn discipline while building up their self-confidence. The class consists of fundamental techniques and self-defense strategies and includes live-sparring. We aim for the Mighty Mite kids to develop humility, respect for others, and positive behavior.
The Youth program is designed for kids 7-12+ and is inclusive of all experience levels. The classes cover a range of fundamental and advanced techniques that are fully applicable in both competition and self-defense situations. Our goal is to create an environment where kids can learn high-level techniques as well as the meaning of hard work, respect, discipline, and humility.
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Class is perfect for the serious athlete with a desire to achieve their competition goals. This is a fast-paced, high-intensity class designed to prepare the competitor both mentally and physically for competition. Format will vary between live-sparring, drilling, review of rules and strategy, and will also give an opportunity for students to ask questions about competition scenarios.
Contact us here for more information or follow us on facebook for the latest updates about our Academy. Just print this coupon and arrive 15 minutes early to any of our scheduled classes to get started. Valid for new students only. Limit one per person. Trial expires seven days after first use. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Reviews (10)
Peter Newberg
Nov 29, 2021
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Best place train in town! I have been training and competing in BJJ for about eight years. Josh and Kanani provide the highest level of training a wholesome, Christian and family oriented environment. Regardless of whether your goals are to travel and compete at the highest levels, increase your fitness level, learn to safely defend yourself or just spend time in a healthy activity with your spouse and / or children, you cannot go wrong at Refuge BJJ. Once you are here, you are family!
Issa Able
Sep 02, 2020
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Jasmine Kingery
Nov 10, 2019
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My daughter attends the youth class and LOVES it! We have tried a lot of different sports in the past, but this is the only one she actually looks forward to going to. Coaches Josh, Kanani, and Ryan are the BEST! They are all so great with the kids, very knowledgeable and experienced, and provide a fun and safe training atmosphere. We could not be happier with our decision to enroll our daughter here. If you are looking into BJJ for your child or yourself, experienced or beginner, this is the place!!!
Keith G.
Aug 14, 2019
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Coach Josh, Kanani, Ryan and the rest of the team are all great! This place offers a very safe and friendly learning environment for those new to BJJ. Even the other students are very welcoming and helpful-demonstrating a positive reflection of those at the top.
We started as a trio (father and two sons) and are looking forward to many more classes! Special thanks to Tommy for working so well with our seven year-old son! He is very patient and helpful.
We started as a trio (father and two sons) and are looking forward to many more classes! Special thanks to Tommy for working so well with our seven year-old son! He is very patient and helpful.
Christy Caruthers-Lindow
Jul 19, 2019
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This gym is farther than our previous gym & cost more, but you get what you pay for. Josh & Kanani run this club like a business & not just a hobby. They are very passionate about what they do & their students. They get to know you and knew my son's name right away. Coach Ryan has been awesome working with my son too. We definitely felt right at home here & everyone was very welcoming to us.
David Key
Jul 12, 2019
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I've been to more Jiu Jitsu schools than I can remember the names of and my daughter is only 9. I just don't see the point in wasting my time and or my child's time at the second best gym. I don't see the point of getting the second best training. It's a drive for us but it's worth the drive. This is the best kids BJJ gym in Phoenix. It's run by people who really care about your child and their development in jiu jitsu. They're serious and kind with the kids. Their skills in teaching and running their business is unmatched. There isn't a BJJ gym that has grown more in Phoenix in the last year than
Eva O.
Feb 24, 2019
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We love Refuge BJJ! Coach Josh, Coach Kanani and Coach Ryan are awesome! Our son looks forward to going EVERYDAY! That's right everyday! Ok, maybe not everyday, but 6 days a week! It feels like his second family. The coaches are professional and create a healthy environment of competition coupled with community. I would definitely recommend Refuge BJJ to anyone looking to train in the art of jiu jitsu whether you have a child/children or are an adult.
Nicole Palella
Dec 08, 2018
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Going to class at Refuge is the highlight of my kids' week. Coaches Josh and Kanani work exceptionally well with the younger kids ages 4-6. My daughter, age 8 is in the Youth class and thoroughly enjoys training and learning new skills each class. Both my kids love Refuge so much, the recently convinced my husband to start training too! I can't recommend Refuge BJJ highly enough!!
David Redman
Oct 31, 2018
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My two sons have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Coach Josh for 4-5 years. They love going to his classes because he teaches well and makes learning fun, in a safe and supportive environment. He clearly loves teaching and jiu jitsu and competes himself very successfully. My sons enjoy competing too and have won silver and gold medals at national and international tournaments.
The adult classes are also popular with students of all ages. Coach Josh Guerra and his wife Miss Kanani are wonderful, caring, and enthusiastic teachers. If you’re interested in learning martial arts for self defense
The adult classes are also popular with students of all ages. Coach Josh Guerra and his wife Miss Kanani are wonderful, caring, and enthusiastic teachers. If you’re interested in learning martial arts for self defense
Michael Shardy
Oct 21, 2018
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If you are looking for a place to train BJJ, whether starting out for the first time or continuing your BJJ, I would highly recommend Refuge BJJ. As a first-time student of BJJ I was immediately integrated with advanced and same level students. The coaches, as well as the students, are professional and extremely helpful. My son is in their Mighty Mites program and my daughter is in their Youth program; both love it there and are always excited when it’s time to train.
