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Refuge BJJ

Refuge BJJ

Phoenix, United States

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Refuge BJJ is a family-owned Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in North Phoenix, located in the Desert View Village shopping center on Carefree Highway. Founded by black belt Josh Guerra, it moved into a space twice the size of its original home in 2022. The academy teaches gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu to adults, teens and kids, with a dedicated program for the youngest children, plus youth wrestling and an MMA class. A competition team trains together on Fridays, and a beginner-focused fundamentals class, open mat, private lessons and self-defense training round out the offering. Seasonal summer and competition-prep camps are also part of the calendar. The gym describes a welcoming environment for beginners, competitors, kids and adults, and new students can start with a free trial week.

Address
711 E Carefree Hwy Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Wrestling
Map showing Refuge BJJ

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2017

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Competition team
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons

Your first visit

Trial
Free trial · 7 days
Beginners
From age 4

Timetable this week

Monday

06:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

09:30MMA Class
10:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

16:30Youth Wrestling

Kidsages 7–12

17:30Youth

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

18:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday

05:00Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

06:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

10:30Teen & Adult (No-Gi)

Jiu Jitsu

16:30Mighty Mites (ages 4-6)

Jiu JitsuKids

17:30Youth

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

18:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

Wednesday

06:30Teen & Adult (No-Gi)

Jiu Jitsu

09:30MMA Class
10:30Teen & Adult (No-Gi)

Jiu Jitsu

16:30Youth Wrestling

Kidsages 7–12

17:30Youth (No-Gi)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

18:30Teen & Adult (No-Gi)

Jiu Jitsu

Thursday

05:00Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

06:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

10:30Teen & Adult (No-Gi)

Jiu Jitsu

16:30Mighty Mites (ages 4-6)

Jiu JitsuKids

17:30Youth

Jiu JitsuKidsages 7–12

18:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

Friday

06:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

10:30Teen & Adult

Jiu Jitsu

17:30Youth Comp

CompetitionJiu JitsuKids

18:30Teen & Adult Comp

CompetitionJiu Jitsu

Saturday

10:00Fundamentals

BeginnersJiu Jitsu

11:00Open Mat

Jiu Jitsu

Prices

Also accepts Wellhub.

Coaches

  • Josh Guerra

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

Facilities

  • Parking

Contact

Instagram
@refuge_bjj

Questions about Refuge BJJ

Where is Refuge BJJ?

Refuge BJJ is at 711 E Carefree Hwy Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85085.

Which sports does Refuge BJJ teach?

Refuge BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Wrestling.

Can I try Refuge BJJ before joining?

Yes. Refuge BJJ lets you train free for 7 days.

When are the beginner classes at Refuge BJJ?

Refuge BJJ runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:30, Monday 09:30 and Monday 10:30.

Does Refuge BJJ accept Wellhub?

Yes. Refuge BJJ accepts Wellhub.

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