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Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Tempe, United States

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Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a premier BJJ training facility in Tempe, Arizona, led by 6th-degree black belt Gustavo Dantas, a mental performance coach with over 25 years of teaching experience. The academy offers comprehensive programs for all ages, from Little Warriors (5–7) through adults, including specialized tracks for teens and a biweekly women's only class. As the headquarters of an eight-school affiliate network spanning Arizona, South Carolina, and Kansas, the academy is Arizona ESA-approved and accepts state tuition vouchers for its youth programs via ClassWallet. It also partners with the We Defy Foundation to bring BJJ to military veterans, and operates a separate online-training brand. With more than 300 active students, it delivers a community-focused approach to gi and no-gi BJJ training for all skill levels.

Address
1848 E University Dr Suite 108, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF and Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Association

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Open mat

Timetable this week

Monday

06:30Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdults

16:30Kids

Jiu Jitsu

17:30No-Gi Adult

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

17:30Teens

Jiu JitsuRoom 1

19:00Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

Tuesday

06:30Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdults

10:00Advanced

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

16:30Kids

Jiu Jitsu

17:30Teens

Jiu JitsuRoom 1

17:30Advanced

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

Wednesday

06:30Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdults

16:30Kids

Jiu Jitsu

17:30Teens

Jiu JitsuRoom 1

17:30No-Gi Adult

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

Thursday

06:30Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdults

10:00Advanced

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

16:30Kids

Jiu Jitsu

17:30Advanced

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

17:30Teens No-Gi

Jiu JitsuRoom 1

19:00Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

Friday

06:30Mixed Levels

Jiu JitsuAdults

10:00Advanced

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

17:30No-Gi Adult

Jiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

19:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 1

Saturday

09:00Fundamentals Specific Training

BeginnersJiu JitsuAdults

10:00Positional Sparring

AdvancedJiu JitsuAdultsRoom 2

10:00Kids & Teens

Jiu JitsuRoom 1

11:00Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

Sunday

11:00Women's Only

Jiu JitsuWomen only

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
06:30-20:30
Saturday
09:00-13:00
Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • Gustavo Dantas

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Mannie Romero

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Jody Smith

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Brandon Khalil

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Paul Manganaro

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Bryce Cooper

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Julian Caplinger

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

Contact

Questions about Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Where is Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy is at 1848 E University Dr Suite 108, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA.

Which sports does Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy teach?

Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

When are the beginner classes at Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:30, Monday 16:30 and Monday 17:30.

When is Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy open?

Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Academy is open Monday - Friday 06:30-20:30; Saturday 09:00-13:00.

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