Alex Valadez

Has been an amazing academy to train at all classes are great especially the 6am class with Dee 👍

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Posted 1 year ago

Clint Whitney

Ares BJJ is an incredible place to train! Everyone is like a family, always willing to help and to support each other. I can't recommend this place enough!

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Posted 1 year ago

Jan Yacoub

Very friendly atmosphere & good staff. They have kids & women's classes for those interested.

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Posted 1 year ago

I attended a Saturday Open Mat and was immediately welcomed by both the staff and students. The gym has a wealth of experience on the mats, and higher belts are incredibly open to rolling with lower belts. They’re generous with feedback and insights if you ask, making it a great environment for growth and improvement. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking to train.

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Posted 1 year ago

Travis Johnson

This is an awesome Academy. The coaches are top notch. Clean facility, everyone is welcoming. I attend the 1:00pm class Monday Wednesday and Friday with coach Steve. You get a good sweat in and great coaching on the technique of the week. The only regret I have is that I didn’t start sooner!

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Posted 1 year ago

Cody B

I've got 6 hours on the mats here. And i love this place. All the instructors are great teachers. And great people. You can feel their passion for the art. Thier love for BJJ is contagious. They have already taught me so much. I fully intend on coming back week after week. They welcomed me and my son with open arms like we were family. If your looking to train in BJJ I recommend this being where you go.

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Posted 1 year ago

B B

I really appreciate Ares East Mesa & their amazing coaches for creating a highly disciplined Jiu Jitsu facility with great energy being invested into our community & the next generation! My husband, son & I all joined & love the new skills & muscles we gain at each class. Their coaches are phenomenal! -During the first 6 weeks, I lost 20 pounds attending 3 awesome classes a week… I’m loving all the extra energy! Thank You Coaches Steve, Patrick & Alex!

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Posted 1 year ago

Adam Kirdassi

Great coaches and an amazing environment

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Posted 1 year ago

Damon W.

The staff and coaches are extremely caring and patient when working with my special needs child.

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Posted 2 years ago

Anthony McDaniel

This place is awesome! Coach Alex and the rest of the coaches treat kids with respect, care, and also top notch training. They are great communicators and well trained fighters, and it is clearly seen in how they interact with their students. Before any of you sign your children up anywhere else, make sure you stop here first and speak with them first.

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Posted 2 years ago

michael ward

I dropped in last min for a class while visiting the area. Very welcoming and knowledgeable coaches, and great training partners. I’ll be back on my next stop through phoenix.

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Posted 2 years ago

Ryan Bustamante

I pass through Mesa regularly and visited this Ares East location as training spot whenever I'm here. I joined the morning classes and Professor Dee was very hospitable. I really enjoyed the X Guard sequence he was teaching for the week. Prof Dee is a very technical and professional instructor with a very digestable teaching style. He controls the class really well and is mindful about all the student's different levels and how to partner them accordingly. Great training here. A lot of tough and technical sparring. They have a good range of small to large people, great for variety. Thanks for having me and will be stopping in whenever I'm in the area. Thank you to Alex and Prof Dee.

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Posted 2 years ago

Austin Johnson

Visiting from TX—awesome comp & fundamentals classes! Great rolls on all levels

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Posted 2 years ago

Kevin Dellaquila

Coming to Ares was a great move for my son. Alex is awesome when it comes down to actually teaching the kids new moves! I would most definitely recommend to other parents without hesitation!

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Posted 2 years ago

Jason Osborn

One of the best Places to learn BJJ. The coaching team is the greatest.

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Posted 2 years ago

Matthew Smedegaard

amazing place to learn and train bjj. staff and coaches are amazing and will push you in the right direction.

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Posted 2 years ago

jbcm005

I like Coach Alex and his team of instructors. he has good kids program.

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Posted 2 years ago

Mario Aguirre

Ares East Mesa has a ton of great instructors and they are super friendly. I joind the fitness program and have seen significant positive physical changes as well as my mental health!

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Posted 2 years ago

John Jayne

My son has been attending AEM for several months now after trying a few other gyms. AEM is head and shoulders above any other gym in all areas; professionalism, knowledge, cleanliness, organization etc. Coach Alex is a true leader and natural instructor. He expertly presents the information so that mixed aged young students follow and engage. He easily explains and demonstrates each move with variations and defenses. He works great with the kids and keeps their attention. I am highly impressed with AEM, Coach Alex and his assistants. Highly recommend! Thank you AEM.

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Posted 2 years ago

Jaemey matherly

Not a scary experience as a beginner. Plenty of room to grow as the years pass by.

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Posted 2 years ago

Jacob Hernandez

If you're like me and saw the ad on either Facebook or Instagram that Coach Alex did, stop reading the review and sign up! I am only starting my 5th week at the time of this review and I can tell I'll be coming here for a long time. I puked my first day and pulled my groin the 2nd week, it's a tough sport but it will make you a tough person!

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Posted 2 years ago

Brandon N

Awesome staff, great instructors, clean well kept facility. If you're looking to start jiu-jitsu give this place a look I highly recommend it. 🤙

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Posted 2 years ago

Bonnie Harris

Fantasy coaches. Fantastic rolling partners.. fantastic all the way around

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Posted 2 years ago

Bryan

Ares is exceptional. The professors and coaches are extremely helpful. Everyone is welcoming and very knowledgeable. Ares helped me change my life. I highly recommend Ares east mesa, if you are looking to make a change.

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Posted 2 years ago

Anthony Martinez

I started the Warrior challenge and have enjoyed every minute of the classes. The coaches are very professional and can articulate move sequences very well. The warm up drills are intensive but allow you to move at your own pace. Overall this is a great place to train.

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Posted 2 years ago

Bo Kim

Amazing instructors and team! The gym is always clean and Alex is one of the best competitors who can actually teach and coach. Come by and join the best BJJ team around. AEM offers many variety of class times with amazing instructors that fit all types of personal schedules, so you do not have any excuses to not train.

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Posted 2 years ago

Robert Mendoza

Great instructors and team. This academy is for everyone. If you ever thought about trying Brazilian jujitsu, this a great/SAFE place to start.

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Posted 2 years ago

federiche neitzche

The instructors have great wealth of knowledge and experience. Friendly environment. I use to have horrible posture, now I can stand straight without any issues and with confidence.

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Posted 2 years ago

Alexis Greeff

I love how willing both the instructors and people you train with are to help out and teach throughout classes and rolling. The owner and staff are so kind and personable. You can tell they love BJJ and just want to be able to share that with others! It's a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago

Evan Wolfenbarger

Great coaches and great training partners. Couldn’t ask for more in a gym. 🤙🏽

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Posted 2 years ago

J. Welch

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first walked into this academy. I knew I wanted to give Jiu Jitsu an honest try for a while so I jumped in with both feet and decided to just sign up and work hard. I was meant with the type of mindset that fit my personality well. The participants and instructors here are passionate about this craft and serious about what they do. Something about the difficulty of BJJ made me unexpectedly fall in love with it. The academy is always clean and the respect and kindness you’re greeted with from day one is second to none. I’ve found a family here that is motivating, encouraging and pushes you to be a better person mentally and physically. You hear horror stories about some jiu jitsu academies and this place is definitely not it. The instruction and competitiveness here is legitimate but is also perfectly welcoming and helpful for first timers. I’ve grown in many ways as a result of being a member here and I intend to practice for the rest of my life because of this place and teaching me what jiu jitsu is all about.

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Posted 2 years ago

David Stephens

Great for beginners and all levels. Instructors are very welcoming, they definitely take time on making sure everyone is learning. This ain’t patty cake. Show up if you want to improve yourself, it’s a mental, physical and spiritual journey. Members are all friendly.

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Posted 2 years ago

Ian Ryan

Started with the 42 day 6 week warrior challenge it’s been fun interesting and challenging all at the same time. The community is tight and cool everyone involved is very supportive and helpful. Now I’ll probably go full boar membership. Price is high but worth it.

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Posted 2 years ago

Joe Johnston

I came with little experience and knowledge of BJJ. At AEM I have trained under different coaches here and they were super patient and helpful to help any level of BJJ to understand and execute techniques. Highly recommended to get in shape, mental discipline, and make great friends!

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Posted 2 years ago

Benjamin Harris

I had the opportunity to join Ares for a few sessions; wish I could have enrolled longer. I consider myself fit, but this sports is a whole new level. Big thanks to the leaders and coaches here, they are patient, communicative, and skilled: eager to build warriors!

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Posted 3 years ago

kevin chang

Guys, I gotta share my achievement with y’all. I finally did it - I joined a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu gym. It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s a huge accomplishment. I didn’t finish the warrior challenge how I wanted to but joining Ares East BJJ was the best thing I ever did for myself. Thank you Mike, Ryan, Coach Alex, and Amy for helping with my training!

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Posted 3 years ago

Jerricca Laier

Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy was a great confidence booster for my teenage son. From the very first day all the team members treated us like old friends. Very comfortable environment. Very clean. The instructors and staff are very knowledgeable and very helpful. My son loved coming to the practices and meets. 10 out of 10 recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago

BURNADO 73

Training at Ares East Mesa has been great! The coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful. The Academy makes everyone feel welcome.

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Posted 3 years ago

Dale Henson

AEM is great place to train. Instructors are top tier and it's a very welcoming environment.

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Posted 3 years ago

Tyler Gale

Great academy with even better people. You won’t just find a place to train here, you’ll be part of the family.

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Posted 3 years ago

Camron Pflueger

The best BJJ school I’ve ever trained at! The instructors and management are extremely knowledgeable and kind. If this school is in your area, I’d 100% recommend you checking it out.

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Posted 3 years ago

Aderito “Dee” Cardoso

I've moved from San Jose CA to Gilbert AZ in the beginning of 2022, I use to train in one of the best schools in San Jose CTA. I thought would be almost impossible to find another school as good as CTA and with an amazing zombie crew (early morning classes). But that was exactly what I've found with Professor Alex and Coach Tom. The zombie crew is top notch, as though as it gets, and as friendly as possible. If you are in the area and looking for some fun and though rolls make sure you stop by Ares East Mesa. You will not regret it!

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Posted 3 years ago

Wade B

I’m from Utah, but my wife’s family lives in Gilbert. Whenever I come to AZ to visit I try to come to as many classes as possible. The experience this gym has is incredible with 4 black belts, and not to mention others who are excellent teachers! I’m currently a white belt, and my BJJ skills have been significantly changed because of the coaching, teaching, other students, and general atmosphere here. They offer so many different training times! This place is definitely your gym, whether you are new or an experienced competitor or just looking for self defense! I really don’t want to move to Arizona because I love my Utah mountains….but I seriously could move here just because of this gym!

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Posted 3 years ago

Nelson Stewart

One of the best schools in Arizona. Coaches are great and the gym is well maintained and clean.

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Posted 3 years ago

Saleh Meharam

Great place to train. Schedule is accommodating and there’s something for everyone.

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Posted 4 years ago

BJN55

Juijitsu is an amazing way to workout. It's also a hobby and a skill to refine as well as see results even if it takes a while for those results to coalesce. I'd reccomend anyone to try it and see what it can offer you. I personally needed a way to workout that didn't feel like work, I enjoy getting ready, showing up and feel great the rest of my day after I've gone. Now all I need is more amazing training partners.

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Posted 4 years ago

J Taube

I had a great experience at Ares East as a drop in from out of town. The coaches and team were very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the training I got in while visiting. The facility is very nice as well. If you live in the area or are visiting sometime, I highly recommend checking them out.

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Posted 4 years ago

John Roberts

From the front desk to the coaching staff, AEM is exceptional. The mats are always clean and maintaining good hygiene is consistently messaged to everyone.

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Posted 4 years ago

PATRICK WILLIAMS

Great place to learn and practice BJJ! I was in the area for a vacation and dropped in to multiple classes. The staff and students were all very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to try BJJ.

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Posted 4 years ago

Greta

I was driving through Phoenix and stopped in for a women’s jiu-jitsu class on a Saturday morning. Professor Alex and his team were incredibly inviting and welcoming. I thoroughly enjoyed the instruction from the female brown belt, Yaya, and it was a wonderful experience overall! I will definitely be returning for more excellent classes!

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Posted 4 years ago

Joshua Cisneros

Has the best mixed levels coach!

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Posted 4 years ago

Matthew Machado

About a month ago I was in the Gilbert/Mesa area for a family wedding and was looking for a place to train during my stay. Thankfully, the groom recommended Ares East Mesa and I was able to drop in on Professor Josh Cisnero's all-levels class. Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy provided me with a "home away from home" mat feel where everyone welcomed me with open arms and tight grips! Josh's instructions (and grappling) is top-knotch and amongst the best in the area. HIGHLY recommend coming to train here if you're in the area or an excellent academy to make your home gym if ever moving to the West Coast!!!

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Posted 4 years ago

Carlos Ramos

One of the best experiences I’ve had in all of my life living in East Mesa. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming here. They make you a part of their family from the moment you step in the door! I was new to BJJ and had zero experience in training Jui-Jitsu. But I signed up for the free 6-week warrior challenge and fell in love with the art! The way this academy presents BJJ is amazing! They make it very fun and simple to learn the fundamentals. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn or a better way to have been introduced to BJJ. Thank you guys for doing what you do here!

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Posted 4 years ago

Cody Stauffer

We were completely new to BJJ, which was intimidating. We are not new to learning curves but when its martial arts there is that extra little bit of hesitation. My wife and I absolutely love this team and the environment. We felt welcomed from day one onward. The warrior challenge is extremely high value, and we got more than what we paid for. A big thank you and a firm handshake to Coach Alex, Coach Chris, Deborah, Aimee, Angel, JR, and everyone else who made our experience great! We had to put our training on pause, but the 6 weeks we were able to devote were awesome. When we can get back in for training, we absolutely will. *puts feet together and bows*

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Posted 4 years ago

Donnie Carter

First experience with bjj. The staff is awesome. Instructors are excellent. This is for my 8 year old. He got to try 3 or 4 classes for free. And if you don't want to commit to a monthly plan you can get a punch card for 10 classes to see if your child will like it. He loves it. Wants to go every day. So we will transition to a monthly plan eventually. Lots of options to try out. Give it a chance. You won't be disappointed.

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Posted 4 years ago

jack dahlstrom

I was visiting family in the area, and the folks here were kind enough to let me train with them for a few days. Great atmosphere with awesome coaches and a warm crowd. Made me want to move here just to join!

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Posted 4 years ago

Joshua Crapo

I did their 6 week warrior challenge and loved it! I have already started to notice the technics and moves that I learned, being used everywhere! Like in shows and movies and especially in MMA fights! I'm surprised that I never knew how widely used jujitsu is!! They have amazing coaches and I learn something new everytime I go!

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Posted 4 years ago

Kaar Naff

What an amazing group of people! Great instruction, clean facility and warm welcoming vibes from both staff and students. Perfect family environment to learn and get a workout.

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Posted 5 years ago

Jim Paulino

Great coaches, and great members. I did the 6 week challenge, and jumped all in and joined. Looking for more of a family atmosphere, with coaches that care. Then consider this academy..

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Posted 5 years ago

Sean Neumayer

I found an ad om Facebook offering a 6 week warrior program. I was looking to get into better shape and was struggling to find the motivation to go to the gym. Decided to try this out. I am just about to finish my 6 week program and couldn't be happier. I found the motivation to go 3 times a week start eating healthier and feel great. Definitely give them a try if you need that extra push.

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Posted 5 years ago

Aiden Bramer

Rock solid folks here. Great atmosphere. Coaches are readily available to help you perfect your technique, and students with more experience are patient, helpful, and encouraging.

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Posted 5 years ago

Travis Mack

I recently stopped by to check out the place and train with a friend. The owners / coaches at the gym were extremely welcoming and very technical in the instruction. If you are looking for a great BJJ gym to train, this is an excellent place.

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Posted 5 years ago

IX Campbell

The Ares Fam are awesome. They definitely have a full training system and nutrition plan to help you build to your goals and the support they offer is the best ive seen hands down.

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Posted 5 years ago

Jason Dewey

I was introduced to Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy thru their 6 week Warrior Challenge. I was was stuck in a rut and needed change in my life. My Son and I began this journey together. The classes were really tough at first because I needed to get back into shape, the body adapts quickly. Everyone has been so helpful and patient. Coaches Alex and Chris are encouraging on the mat while Deborah and Aimee support off the mat. Cannot say enough good things about the entire Ares team. My Son and I were both hooked after the first week, sore muscles and all. It has been 6 weeks and I feel great. I have lost over 10 lbs. of fat, gained muscle mass, stamina, and a new support system. I also found classes to be a great stress reliver. I no longer take the stress of work home with me .. . I leave it on the mat. My only regret was not joining sooner. It has been a much needed positive change in my life. Big thank you to the entire Ares East Mesa staff.

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Posted 5 years ago

Christina Calderon

I recently drove all the way up from Tucson to visit Ares East Mesa BJJ because I heard so many good things about this school...they were all true, and even so much more, and I had so much fun with these amazing people. It had the coolest Island vibe, great energy from every one and everyone, and a great variety of white to black belts available. In between rolls they helped me with things I was struggling with, and also brand new things I had never gotten the chance to learn...I was basically pumped full of so much info, that the 1.5 hour drive back was me processing it all, and so excited to go back and use all of it on my training partners! 🤣🤣 All in all, the space is really cool with a great lobby where everyone hangs out after open mat. The jokes in there were almost better than the jiu-jitsu...like full comedy club I felt I would totally buy tickets for! Lol if you have a chance to visit, do it! I'll definitely be visiting again soon for one of they're Sunday Competition team trainings! 🔥

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Posted 5 years ago

Cilia Kay Brasher

Everyone at Ares East BJJ was wonderful! They are very welcoming, helpful & kind. The classes were very well organized. The instruction was very detailed & on point. The dojo was very clean & well also organized. I highly recommend this location 🥋⚔️🤙🏻 Osss

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Posted 5 years ago

kavakeoni YM

Where friends become family🤙

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Posted 5 years ago

Allyson Williamson

Great place to roll!

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Posted 5 years ago

Brittany Pilkington

They are always so happy and welcoming the minute you step foot in the door! They let my son try a couple days to make sure it was the right fit for him before signing him up. Great place, great people and everyone makes you feel like family.

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Posted 5 years ago

B9b York

Its great. A amazing community and and great instructors 10/10

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Posted 5 years ago

Angelica Sarol

AEM is not just a jiu jitsu academy, it’s a family. Everyone here genuinely cares and wants to see you improve in your game and in life. Come check us out and become apart of our family!

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Posted 5 years ago

Katrina Kalama

I had the opportunity to attend my husband’s promotion last month. It was such an awesome experience to watch. He really enjoys training here :)

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Posted 5 years ago

Austin Peper

Everyone was nice and friendly from day one an easy to help you at any level!

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Posted 5 years ago

Ryan Philips

I NEVER write online reviews but felt compelled to do so for the team at Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy. Having limited experience in BJJ, i know it can be intimidating venturing into this sport. The team of coaches and students at AEM BJJ is welcoming, patient, and takes great care to make sure your intro to the sport is a safe, fun and positive one. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a physically and mentally challenging art, but the Warrior Introductory Program does everything to set you up for success with meal and study plans, detailed body assessment, and a personalized plan to help you progress toward specific goals. The students go out of their way to help their classmates and Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy has taken time to create a positive experience for noobs and a place that feels far more like a family than a gym. I highly recommend Ares East Mesa BJJ to anyone if you are looking for a fun and challenging alternative to the stale "globo gym" experience.

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Posted 5 years ago

Rico Negrete

This is an outstanding school of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The instructors and staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The environment is very welcoming to students regardless of experience or skill level. You couldn't ask for a better place to learn and grow.

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Posted 5 years ago

James Iniba

This is the best place to sweat and train BJJ. The trainers and coaches are top notch; very professional, personal, and knowledgeable!

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Posted 5 years ago

Nate Wheeler

Most fun I’ve had in a while. Very accepting to a new student that’s never trained before. Everyone here is insanely supportive. Especially Jayareee he really made me feel welcomed.

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Posted 5 years ago

Jacob McClung

Love the place great people to be around 10/10 would recommend it for anyone else.

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Posted 5 years ago

Kaleb Silva

Great experience especially with the GREATEST TRAINING PARTNER OUT THERE!!! JAYARE!!! CHEEEEEE🤙🏽

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Posted 5 years ago

Timothy Ustic

Heard about AEM through a co-worker/friend, and ended up taking my son as well as myself to try it out and see if it was something that was a good fit for either of us. We both loved and enjoyed it. We love the atmosphere of the place and how nice and welcoming everyone is. My son starts next week and couldn’t be more excited, he really enjoys making new friends and learning from coach Chris! Thank you for welcoming us to your guys family.

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Posted 5 years ago

Dan Ensing

Awesome instructors, great people, and some of the best Jiu Jitsu in AZ. Plus, they're part of the Ares team so you'll always have somewhere to train.

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Posted 5 years ago

Matt Lewicki

It’s a really welcoming place, the coaches are amazing and will help you if you have any problems, it’s a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. Also, there is also an amazing guy named Jayar, really just makes the place that much more amazing!

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Posted 5 years ago

Andrew Smith

Been training here since August 2020 back at the old location. Great to see the growth of the school with new location this year. Great coaches/training/atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone looking to train in East Mesa.

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Posted 5 years ago

Ariana Ustic

We love Debra, Chris, and Alex!! They are all amazing. We absolutely love the vibe and atmosphere and love how everyone is like family. Right when we walked in we were welcomed with open arms and it is truly hard to find a place that is as accepting as Ares! The boys have never tried jiu jitsu before, so this is their first time, and they are enjoying every minute of it. I highly recommended checking it out if it’s something you’re interested in or wanting to do. 5 stars from all of us!

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Posted 5 years ago

Katelin Kalik

I love our BJJ gym! My kids and I all train here. Our coaches are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. The kids' coaches are very good with kids. They have classes throughout the day, making it easy to fit classes into your schedule. Whether you are just starting or are further along in your Jiu-Jitsu journey they have classes for your skill level. They even host seminars led by experienced competitive black belts. Our experience has been amazing and I would highly recommend Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy to anyone looking for a Jiu Jitsu home.

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Posted 5 years ago

Matt Sauer

I love this team and coaching staff. We are part of the greater Ares team but this school is new ish. The Morning Coach that I trained under at the Awesome Ares Arizona (Nava) school opened up this location with a his wife Amy, coach Chris and his wife Deborah. The atmosphere in this stream is that of a tight family the trans hard but takes really good care of each other. If you just want to train and be in shape you can achieve that here and if you want to compete at a high level you can do that here too. Being a part of the larger Ares Organization opens us up at to an immense wealth of knowledge and expertise. I just can’t say enough about my team, the staff and the organization as a whole. Come check us out

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Posted 5 years ago

Alex Lopez

Love coming here. I was looking for a new journey to start and I definitely found it! All the coaches are so helpful and encouraging. I see a ton of families that come together which I think is awesome! They’ve started adding classes during the day which is super helpful. I love their gear. They look for good quality gear to provide. Very addicting. I am looking for more times to be added so I can attend more.

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Posted 5 years ago

Marlena Garcia

Ares East Mesa has amazing instruction with top notch coaches and staff. They communicate extremely well and always make everyone feel welcome. They have created a very special place for people to learn the art of jiu jitsu and grow as a team. Would give them 10 stars if I could!

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Posted 5 years ago

Bradley

I definitely recommend Ares East Mesa BJJ. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Alex and Chris are fantastic coaches and really take the time to help and get to know their students. Everybody is super helpful and there’s nothing but positive attitudes all around. I really feel like I found my home BJJ school and wouldn’t train anywhere else! If you’ve been thinking about getting into BJJ, or just looking for an academy that will help you reach your goals then come train here!!!

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Posted 5 years ago

Joe Grimes

I highly recommend this new academy. My first introduction to BJJ and it has been a blast. The coaches are excellent and the Ares community quickly becomes family. I cannot think of any other place where you can work so hard and have so much fun at the same time. It will push you out of your comfort zone but in a safe and exciting way. For anyone that is considering BJJ for the first time, do yourself a favor and come here.

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Posted 5 years ago

Chris Beckham

Always wanted to learn BJJ but was hesitant because of my age, weight and past injuries from sports. Coach Alex breaks down each move and technique to the basic fundamentals, and ensures that all beginners have a comfortable and safe pace for learning. Everyone there is friendly and treats you like family. They follow up with you to track your progress, and also monitor each student, giving direction, encouragement and help to minimize the possibility of injury. This is an awesome place, and definitely one I would recommend to anyone at any age.

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Posted 5 years ago

Elizabeth Reich

My husband just started going here and loves it! He says all coaches are super helpful and friendly. We will be signing our son and daughter up in their kids classes next month, we have only heard great things about the kids program.

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Posted 5 years ago

Alex Lopez

I’ve been contemplating joining BJJ overall for years. I starting bringing my son here and he’s fallen in love with BJJ, but I think more the atmosphere. He’s generally a very shy 6year old, especially with not going to in-person school. He looks forwarded to attending everyday. This morning I did my first class. It was so much fun. Exhausting for sure, but good pace with Coach Alex. I’m really excited to see the growth of the location. Very easy to get to and pretty much right off the freeway. Looking forward to the future!

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Posted 5 years ago

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If you're looking to improve your life this is the place to be. The instructors are amazing and very friendly to work with. AEM is perfect for all levels of jiu jitsu skills. Most importantly this gym is a family and all are welcome to train.

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Posted 5 years ago

Mary Ashton

I went in to learn a little about how the kids classes work, prices, and hours. They gave me great information and made it easy to get started. All the coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and overall fantastic. My youngest can be a ball of energy and coach Alex has shown great patience with teaching him. Deborah has been completely wonderful walking us through becoming about of the Ares family. If your looking for a BJJ home this is it!

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Posted 5 years ago

Phillip

My family and I have been training here since January. Right from the start we were welcomed like family by the staff and other members. The coaches are are completely competent and are able to teach to all ability levels. It’s great exercise and always so much fun. Kids class is a riot! We are so happy we found Ares East Mesa!!!

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Posted 5 years ago

C A

Ares East Mesa is truly a gem! Family oriented, the owners and coaches are friendly, welcoming, and supportive. They truly care about the well-being of their students, on the mats and off. I would recommend this academy to anyone who wants to learn jiu jitsu from the very best coaches and who is looking for a community of amazing teammates and families!

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Posted 5 years ago

Dan Ensing

Great place to train! Outstanding staff, outstanding instructors, and great training partners. If you're looking to start Jiu Jitsu then roll on into AEM and start your journey today!!!

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Posted 5 years ago

Ben O'Callaghan

Bait and switch business model to get people in the door. Do not believe their ads of "free" classes

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Posted 1 year ago

preston

Offered a free 5 week thing for like a dozen people. I assumed to get like before and after for advertisements or something. Wasted 30 minutes of my time and a 30 minute drive, didn’t even get to try out the class. Just did like a interview. Was told to come back another time to try out, even though the class literally just started. And I’m in my workout clothes, expecting to at least try out the class and get a work out in. On top of that they said I had to put $500 down even though they’re advising “free” 5 weeks thing with nothing about that said before hand. Building set up was displeasing and the classes they offer was pretty mediocre too. And they’re charging way more than other places I’ve been too, where they’re offering judo, muy Thai, and yoga . Just annoyed they wasted my time.

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Posted 5 years ago

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