Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler

1020 E Pecos Rd Suite 14, Chandler, AZ 85225, USA

(35 reviews)

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Muzammil Quadri

I have my 10 and 6 year old daughters go there. They absolutely love it. In addition to the work out, they learn self elegance techniques and also enjoy indoor games held there. Jonathan and Angelica are super amazing coaches with great energy and personalities. I honestly think that’s what makes this place even better.

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Posted 1 year ago
Nick W.

My kids and I absolutely LOVE Van Buren BJJ. We’ve been to other gyms and often daughter would cry before class because she didn’t want to go. Not at Van Buren BJJ as both my kids love going and often say it’s their favorite part of their day. The coaches/owners Jonathan and Angelica are amazing people. They’re both so nice and personable and caring, not to mention excellent coaches. It’s a stark and much welcomed contrast from our previous BJJ gym. The gym is newer and still small and growing, but we like that as my kids get lots of personal attention from the coaches and we feel very much valued as a member of the Van Buren BJJ family. This gym encourages students to test themselves in tournaments, but it’s not the gyms main focus and only a handful of the kids regularly compete. Regardless, even when it’s just my 2 kids competing in a tournament from our gym, Jonathan is ALWAYS happily there to roll with the kids and get them warmed up before each match. The attached photo is my daughter on Jonathan’s back as he teaches and warms up my son and daughter before a tournament. He routinely goes above and beyond and you can tell it’s because he’s passionate about what he does. I’d highly recommend Van Buren BJJ to anyone, kid or adult, who is interested in learning or improving their BJJ skills.

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Posted 2 years ago
B. J. Van Beusekom

Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge and just overall a great guy. I ended up warming up with one of his students doing a pummeling drill at the last February's NAGA Phoenix. The fellow Dutchmen ended up cornering me after just introducing myself and showing some things to his student. His coaching from the sidelines showed how well he understood the small details. I strongly recommend him to anyone in that part of Phoenix.

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Posted 2 years ago
T M

Phenomenal kids classes. The coaches at this gym are great with kids. They take almost an academic approach to their instructions. Their classes feel like an extension of their academic journey. Class sizes are adequate but not too full. Your kid will have no problem finding a partner of their size and skill level. It has a very warm family vibe and even the parents who observe are very friendly. I tell anyone who will listen about this place and look forward to all that will be learned.

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Posted 3 years ago
Ruth Pargeter

My boys have been coming here since September 2022. They have made great progress and renewed confidence! This is a fantastic family friendly environment! Classes for all ages.

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Posted 3 years ago
Mike Coronel

Jonathan is an excellent teacher and helps people at all levels become better. I highly recommend trying a class there.

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Posted 3 years ago
Andrew Bravo

I've trained at several schools over my years of BJJ, but none even come close to Van Buren Jiu Jitsu. The level of instruction from Coach Jonathan and the others has improved my skills in ways I never experienced before, and the structure ensures the techniques stick with you. On top of that, the incredibly friendly and welcoming environment helped to foster a passion and love for jiu jitsu I had always searched for. Suffice to say, this is a home away from home for me. I highly encourage anyone and everyone to train here.

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Posted 3 years ago
Matthew Caceres

Van Buren Jiu Jitsu is like a second home to me. Jonathan is an amazing person on and off the mats. He is an excellent instructor and will help you grow. You will be surrounded by a friendly environment and it will make your life enjoyable!

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Posted 3 years ago
Leila Hernandez

Thank you Jonathan and Angelica! My husband and I were in town visiting family from California and we wanted to find a welcoming gym that would allow us to cross train while on vacation. We found exactly what we were looking for at Van Buren Jiu Jitsu! The atmosphere was great to go along with some awesome rolls! We attended their Gi and No Gi classes and I attended Coach Angelicas Women's class on Sunday. I loved it! We will definitely stop by again the next time we visit Chandler.

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Posted 3 years ago
Greg Liu

Great school. Coach Jonathan and Coach Angelica are amazing instructors and are always willing to go out of their way to help. My kids and I started 6 months ago and have no plans on stopping. It will challenge you physically and mentally but it is so worth it.

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Posted 3 years ago
William Frain

Great atmosphere, friendly, and top notch technique. The head instructors kinda cute too, kinda. 😏

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Posted 3 years ago
Nate Thorp

VanBuren jiu jitsu is an amazing place to train. Coach Jonathan and his wife are first class Coaches, Competitors and people. They set a great example on and off the mat for their students which is so important. Jonathan is patient, detail oriented, and always willing to explain both the physical/technical aspects. I've only been a student there for a little over two months now but in that short time, the camaraderie and brotherhood I've experienced there, the technical expertise which is taught there, combined with the personal hands-on approach from Coach Jonathan that pervades the entire school there, has made my experience there amazing & extremely special. Van Burens Assistant Coaches Keith and Stuart are excellent coaches as well who offer great knowledge and expertise in all aspects. I highly recommend Van Buren jiujitsu l!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Jamie Ezolt

When looking for a Jiu Jitsu place for our son we visited a few different studios. The second we walked into Van Buren Jiu Jitsu it felt like home. The owners Jonathan and Angelica are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We loved it so much our daughter joined too and begs to go every day! The level of knowledge my kids have gained continues to astonish me. I can’t recommend this place enough for the whole family!

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Posted 3 years ago
Daniel Verducci

Great place to train, very technical instructions from a very experienced coach/practitioner.

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Posted 3 years ago
Marissa Stafford

We have had a great experience at VBJJ. My 7 year old has been training there for the past 2 years and they have invested so much time and care into helping him learn the essentials and grow. Coach Jonathan is an accomplished black belt who is able to break things down to teach newbies as well as help those with more experience hone and develop their skills. I recommend anyone who is looking to train themselves or to get their kids involved to check them out.

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Posted 3 years ago
Carlos Rodriguez

Great team! Perfect mix of GI NOGI and structure.

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Posted 3 years ago
one love grappling arts

Coach Jonathan is a wealth of knowledege. A great environment to learn the art of Jiu-Jitsu. If you are anywhere near the Chandler area I highly recommend training with the Van Buren Jiu-Jitsu crew. Go give it a try and you will be hooked!

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Posted 4 years ago
Darin Johnson

Amazing instructor and gym. This is the place to train jiu jitsu.

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Posted 4 years ago
Jared Johnson

Excellent gym and instructor.

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Posted 4 years ago
Paula Moroyoqui

Very friendly and welcoming. You learn a lot and feel comfortable here. Would recommend this place to anyone! They also offer boxing classes on Saturday and Sunday with a great instructor.

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Posted 4 years ago
Daniel Woods

I’ve been to allot of BJJ gyms, and without a doubt, Van Buren is the best hands down. The knowledge professor Johnathan Van Buren has and his teaching is second to none. Our 4 o’clock class has grown to be the place to be and his work with our children has been exceptional. I would highly recommend anyone interested in BJJ to come down to Van Buren Jiu Jitsu and give it a shot.

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Posted 4 years ago
Dion Anderson

Jonathan is a skilled black belt that takes learning the art of BJJ to another level. He infuses fun, philosophy, and practical techniques into his teachings while creating a safe environment to learn and grow. Every week I look forward to the Gi and Non-Gi classes! I highly recommend VBJJ to anyone looking for their next challenge!

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Posted 4 years ago
Keith G

VBJJ is an awesome school to train at. The Adult Gi and No-Gi classes are top notch and Jonathan is an elite level black belt and an excellent instructor. He provides a precise level of technical knowledge and detail in all of his instructions that really makes the difference between understanding the technique and what it takes to master them. The school is very family friendly and overall a great place to be. If your looking to start, refine, or master your jiu-jitsu skills, this is the place to do it.

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Posted 4 years ago
Max Ferraro

Van Buren Jiu Jitsu has been very welcoming to me as a new practitioner of Jiu Jitsu, and Jon is an excellent teacher! Excellent group of guys at the gym too.

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Posted 5 years ago
Donald Daubert

Excellent instruction from a highly ranked competitor with a very welcoming atmosphere!

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Posted 5 years ago
Alex Castillo

My 7 year old had an awesome time here! We booked a birthday event for 7 kids from ages 4-16 and they all had a blast . Would highly recommend !

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Posted 5 years ago
Issa Able

If your looking for a friendly environment and great instruction for kids and adults Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and self defense look no further. Jonathan is an amazing instructor and competitor that cares about the progress of all of his students. He is very passionate and patient with his instructions. Great value and amazing environment for you to start your Brazilian jiu-jitsu journey.

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Posted 5 years ago
David thomas

Awesome family vibe, with great instruction.

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Posted 6 years ago