Martial Arts Schools in Mesa

“At Gracie Barra East Mesa, Jiu-Jitsu is more than training, it’s transformation. With the inspiring leadership of Professors Lucas and João, every class brings out our best and strengthens our family on the mats. Here, the sport shapes champions on and off the academy.“

“What a fantastic trip! I had the pleasure of dropping in at Ares while in town for work. It is a very clean facility, with knowledgeable coaches and a welcoming group of competitors. No egos, just clean training and numerous rolls, like being at my home gym. If and when I'm in town, I’ll definitely be making another drop-in session. Thank you to the coaches—I learned a thing or three that I’ll be utilizing in my continued training—and thank you to everyone I rolled with; iron sharpens iron.“

“Couldn’t love this place more.
My kids started training and within 4 months, I started training. Sensei Ochoa is amazing and she has created the most welcoming environment. My husband also started training, making it an awesome family activity. I look forward to classes, think about the lessons during the day, and go to extra training opportunities. Can’t imagine my week without it, in many ways because of Sensei O!“

“Nice clean facility. Mats, kicking bags. Teachers seemed friendly but assertive with kid's class. Kids were well behaved and respectful. Two restrooms.“

“Coach Decker is a wonderful coach. He works great with kids and encourages them in a positive way to reach their potential. I highly recommend his Mat Monkeys program.“

“Super attentive and meets my needs. I have practiced and taught martial arts for many years. It's a wonderful to go to a dojo where I train at my own pace and receive expert guidance.“

“Instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and a talented teacher. Such a pleasure to train with!“

“Best place to train, not only do they have Taekwondo but they have Jiu-Jitsu classes, wrestling classes and Muay Thai. The Coaches there really seem like they care and it feels like a family.“

“Went Here a long time ago 5+ years agoI still use the skills they taught me to this day I'm so glad you guys were a part of my childhood and taught me to be a better me,Mr McFarland told my mom that I Earned my black belt (the test was next week but I was sadly moving across the country beforehand) He said that I would have passed but gave her special instructions. when we moved only give it to me on the day I would really appreciate it, you shoulda saw the look on my face when i pulled out that black belt on my 15th birthday, I was ecstatic and may have shed a tear or two, Thank you guys for sharpening my skills physically and mentally and I can never thank you guys enough for what you have done for me. P.S. I will never forget those super soaker Saturday days, those were always the highlight of my weekend back then 1000/10 no better place to go to I still keep all my belts in tip top shape and that super cool Headband that had "Karate for kids on it" is still treasured with the restThank you I will never forget you guys.“