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Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tucson, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule daimyoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 520-225-7855
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 10–11 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 10–11 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 6–7:30 am, 10:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been in the tiny warriors for two years and has gained so much confidence and new skills.”
“I had been searching for a solid women’s program for a while and kept hearing great things about Brenda and Manny and their team at Daimyo.”
“Daimyo is an outstanding academy with a really well balanced group, from complete beginners all the way to experienced black belts.”
“I remember being really impressed by their number of high level belts at open mat - I counted over ten black belts one time.”
“Whether you’re brand new or a serious competitor, this is a place where you’ll grow, be supported, and be pushed to improve.”
“If you’re in NW Tucson and looking for BJJ and/or Muay Thai, you should definitely checkout Daimyo.”
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“If you’re in NW Tucson and looking for BJJ and/or Muay Thai, you should definitely checkout Daimyo.”
“It's an amazing place, and if you are looking for the best Jiu-Jitsu in Tucson, then look no further.”
“Putting my seven-year-old daughter in Jiu Jitzu is the BEST thing I could have done for her and the gift of self-defense is the best gift I can give her.”
What members say
“Manny and Brenda are not only great coaches, they’re genuinely great people who truly care about every single student.”
“Daimyo is an outstanding academy with a really well balanced group, from complete beginners all the way to experienced black belts.”
“The gym itself is very clean, organized, and professional.”
“I had been searching for a solid women’s program for a while and kept hearing great things about Brenda and Manny and their team at Daimyo.”
“Daimyo truly puts the thought and work into creating a comprehensive and challenging program to uplift and build their students' knowledge, confidence, and ability.”
“For starters, the staff are some of the most compassionate and friendly people i have had the pleasure of getting to know and work with.”
From the reviews
THIS IS THE REAL KELLYANNE AND THE ONLY PROFILE I HAVE ON GOOGLE. ***Update: I've now been training with Daimyo for 5 years. I'd like to say that its the same gym, but it's not... ITS MUCH BETTER! The academy has grown, developed, and evolved.
It's truly an honor to train with all of incredible people at Daimyo BJJ. Everyone is extremely helpful and welcoming. There are classes to fit any schedule and skill level and I highly recommend training here. Coach Manuel Flores and Brenda /all the instructors are unique and nurture students to succeed. 🤙
Great people and great energy in the gym..Amazing youth classes that focus on fine tuning the details with drills and detailed instruction.We came over from another gym and it was the best thing we could of done , none of that "you must call me professor" energy.No politics just Jiu jitsu here.
I had been searching for a solid women’s program for a while and kept hearing great things about Brenda and Manny and their team at Daimyo. I originally planned to take advantage of the two complimentary classes… but after just one class, I signed up immediately.
New to kickboxing? Start at Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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