Martial Arts Schools in Flagstaff

“Gracie Barra Flagstaff has been nothing short of amazing! All of the staff is friendly and welcomes people with open arms. Not many martial arts schools have that welcoming feeling. The fact that GB Flagstaff welcomes everyone and wants to teach them jiu jitsu is very hard to come by in any martial arts. This gym has become a safe place for myself and many others. GB Flagstaff is my home away from home and some of my closest family. I cannot recommend them enough. 1,000,000/10“

“I started here several years ago with our family of 4. Each one of us felt welcomed from the start. Sifu Matthew Banks is top notch- him and Laoshi Harrison and Laoshi Walls (kids instructor) are incredible teachers. I have grown so much in strength and confidence as a result of my training here. Anyone interested should come for a free class- you won't regret it!“

“I highly recommend her massages! She's very skilled, versatile, knowledgeable, and kind, I feel much better mentally and physically overall after every visit!“

“My kids enjoy going to sleeping lion martial arts every Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I watch all the kids in the class everyone enjoys every lesson that is being taught to him especially at the end of the day games. My kids learn so much and we are definitely going to continue my kisses class here. There are amazing martial arts Sensei here who teach kids important skills without them knowing that they're having fun with at the same time. I highly recommend this place.“

“Great place to train with a variety of knowledgeable and skilled instructors. Will definitely come train here again next time I am in Sydney. Thanks for having me 8 LIMBS“

“BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO BY FAR!!! I joined Maximum probably about four and a half years ago I was extremely shy, quiet, and had little to no strength. But Maximum has helped me with everything I’ve gone through threw out my life. Maximum gave me self-confidence and lots of useful skills I am going to use throughout my life. Every one of the instructors are great with adults and children alike it doesn’t matter your age. The instructors have helped me through everything they are not just there for you during class they are there for you all of the time! I have been working very hard over the past couple years am so excited I get my black belt in March of 2026! I 100% recommend this place for EVERYBODY it does not matter your age or strength!“

“I began training with Jim O'Connell Sensei at the Dojo of the Four Winds in Encinitas years ago, before he established his dojo in Flagstaff. I continue to train under him at every opportunity. If you are in the Flagstaff area or can travel from Phoenix to train at his dojo, by all means do so. If you want to learn practical Japanese jujutsu that really works or you want to learn Japanese swordsmanship, this is the place to go.“