BJJ in Scottsdale

Scottsdale is the Phoenix metro's most lineage-varied suburb, with nine BJJ listings ranging from 10th Planet to Gracie Barra to independent competition academies. The highest-profile address is 10th Planet Scottsdale Jiu Jitsu on N Scottsdale Rd — head instructor Steeyle Levine is a 2nd-degree 10th Planet black belt under John Botello (Botello's first black belt, received December 2018), has competed at Grapplers Quest, NAGA, Fight 2 Win, and Bull Pen Submission Series, and runs a premium facility with sauna, cold plunge, and 1,500 sq.ft of Fuji mats. Adults $185/mo, no contract. Gracie Barra Scottsdale covers the franchise corner under Professor Gavin Sonnier, an IBJJF World Championship and American Nationals medalist.

The independent scene adds real depth. BJJ Social Club is a Scottsdale academy affiliated with Jay Pages and owned by Moses Salazar, a Jay Pages black belt, with two additional black belts on staff. Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Scottsdale (Pavilions at Talking Stick) is led by Darin Mowery, a Gracie University program graduate who earned his black belt under Regis Lebre (Royler Gracie lineage), with multiple black and purple belt instructors. Kiko France BJJ is a family-owned school near Scottsdale and Arcadia under Francisco "Kiko" France, a black belt serving students from Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. Fight Ready MMA offers a structured BJJ program under black belt Paris Stanford alongside kickboxing and boxing. Madrid Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense (E Gelding Dr) and Art of Submission BJJ (faith-based, founded by Paris Stanford) complete Scottsdale's roster. Expect $150–$185/mo for adult unlimited at the name-brand Scottsdale locations.