Why Choose Arizona Combat Sports | Arizona's Top MMA Gym

The Top Choice for MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai in Arizona

When it comes to martial arts training, not all gyms are created equal. At Arizona Combat Sports, we combine world-class instruction, a clean and competitive facility, and a proven track record of helping students reach their goals — whether that’s fighting in the cage or just getting in shape.
See how we compare to other gyms in Tempe and beyond.

Arizona Combat Sports vs. Other Gyms

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Feature	Arizona Combat Sports	Typical Local Gym
Coaching Experience	20+ years, pro fight coaching	Variable experience, few fight coaches
Facility Quality	Full-sized mats, striking area, cage	Smaller, limited equipment
Class Variety	MMA, BJJ, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Youth MMA	May focus on one discipline only
Competition Prep / Fight Team	Active pro & amateur team	Rare or recreational-only
Cleanliness & Safety	Strict hygiene standards, supervised	Varies — some poorly maintained
Beginner-Friendly Classes	Yes – intro sessions & pacing	Often geared toward mid-level students
Women’s & Youth Programs	Dedicated youth classes, women welcome	Often missing or male-dominated
Average Student Retention	2+ years (strong community culture)	High turnover
Flexible Class Times	Morning, afternoon, and evening	Limited schedule
Our real promise	One-Year = Five Elsewhere	Just another gym

What Makes AZ Combat Sports Different?

Real Coaching for Real Growth

Train under world-renowned instructors who’ve coached pro fighters, BJJ champions, and everyday people toward their goals.

Safe, Clean & Competitive Environment

From sanitized mats to friendly teammates, we provide a space where everyone — from white belts to pros — can thrive.

Train Like a Fighter (Even If You’re Not One)

Not everyone wants to fight professionally — and that’s okay. But if you want to train like the best, this is your home.

Serving More Than Tempe

Our gym welcomes students from across Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Scottsdale. Located just minutes from ASU, we’re the go-to martial arts gym in the East Valley.

Hear From Our Members

    
 
 
         
   Josh Calderon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I travel quite a bit for work and training consistently can be a bit of a challenge. I’ve spent a few weeks in Tempe and came across AZ Combat Sports and decided to give them a shot. I’ve dropped in about 10 times over the last month or so and have enjoyed it more and more each time. It’s a large school with tons of classes in BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA. It has a community feel. Everyone is super friendly and passionate about training. I’ve experienced zero ego. I highly recommend AZ Combat Sports from anyone wanting to train at a quality gym that takes martial arts seriously.
  
 
        
   Anthony 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've trained at this gym for four years doing BJJ and I can't recommend it enough, Trevor, Steve, and Johnny are excellent grappling coaches with incredible passion and expertise in the sport.  The environment is welcoming and the facility is very clean.  From the first day I walked in to four years later I have been able to work with amazing training partners and always improve my skills.  From beginners to pro mma fighters, ACS has it all.  5 Stars!
  
 
        
   Frank Krazit 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience training,To start off the environment is very welcoming staff is friendly and funny.I've fought amatuer before but it was over a decade ago so i was way rusty to begin with.They offer a variety of classes from beginner all the way to competition classes.Coaches also currently compete or formally competed at very high levels in all aspect of combat sports. In summary whether your looking to learn the arts as a hobbie or if your looking to go pro and compete Arizona Combat Sports has you covered.
  
 
        
   Jeremy Lemos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've trained at the gym for about three months now. In my limited experience with Arizona Combat Sports, I can say their experience and passion for training speaks for itself. Take the time to stop by and you'll understand what I mean. The knowledge and energy of the instructors plays a huge role in keeping patrons like me returning again and again. And because there are a broad variety of visitors, you can gain experience training with different body types and levels -- the bonus is you also get to meet some cool people, too.
  
 
        
   max zhao 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great gym! Great coaches! The facility is clean and spacious!
  
 
        
   pablos israel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place is the best. As someone who walked in with 0 previous experience in anything combat related, the coaches here are great at showing the do’s and dont’s. I wife highley recommend for anyone with or without experience
  
 
        
   Cory Briddle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 11 year old son and I trained here this week while in town visiting family. This place is incredible. It’s a huge facility with a lot of classes and great coaches. My son did the Muay Thai classes and some Jiu Jitsu. I did the NoGi Jiu Jitsu and submission wrestling. Johnny and Nathan are really solid jiu jitsu coaches. Trevor’s submission wrestling was a lot of fun and easy to understand for someone like me who has done a lot of Jiu Jitsu but very little wrestling. There are a few things that really stood out to me and motivated me to write a review; I never do reviews… 1 - This gym is full of absolute killers but the culture is not all ego driven tough guys trying to kill the new guy. They were all super friendly and a lot of fun to train with 2 - My son outs only 11 years old but pretty big for his age. They let him jump in with the adult Muay Thai Fundamentals class and treated him really well. My son came to the NoGi open mat and was a bit nervous because he was so young but a bunch of the guys in there rolled with him, showed/helped him with his moves and were extremely patient with him. All around great experience at AZ Combat Sports. Will definitely be training here whenever I am in the area. Thanks to the whole crew there!
  
 
        
   Mark Glenister 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have a lot of experience in multiple disciplines; I've never trained somewhere with sooooo many fighters in one place that are fierce yet humble. Every class is inspiring and everything they teach works and is proven. An honor, truly.