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Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 168 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 (ages 7) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 makobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (520) 870-9431
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–6:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The coaches are phenomenal—especially with the kids—keeping them motivated, engaged, and disciplined, all while making the experience fun and enjoyable.”
“I have never trained at a better 6am class having been a member of 6 different gyms over the years and dropping in to dozens more.”
“They offer a few free classes, open mats, and a month to month no obligation payment option.”
“There are competitors and hobbyists, everyone blends.”
Other martial arts here
“Even though I have been practicing bjj for a little over a year now, I learned so many new technique details from MAKO coaches in those three days.”
What members say
“Chris is an excellent instructor and the mats are always packed with high level colored belts.”
“Having come from another gym that closed down, they helped make the transition easy and welcoming.”
“We wanted our children to learn discipline, structure, and humility, and Mako delivered that in the best way possible.”
“Two mats, clean environment and relaxed atmosphere really makes this a top notch place to train.”
“There are plenty of Jiu Jitsu gyms closer to our home but it is well worth the trip to continue coming here.”
“There’s a strong sense of community and respect that you feel the moment you walk in.”
From the reviews
My family and I trained jiu jitsu in Tucson for several years now. We joined Mako last June and wished we had trained at Mako sooner. Every coach is genuinely attentive to their students. Coach Mike and Coach Ivan are outstanding people and have welcomed my family and me from day one. Mats are spacious and clean.
If I could give 10 stars for Mako, I without a doubt would!! My son started his jiu-jitsu path in Colorado and we absolutely loved his coach and gym there. We moved to AZ and I was dreading having to find a new gym and starting all over. We toured and watched a class at two gyms prior to finding Mako.
Wow, the environment here is tremendously welcoming. This place is affordable, it’s about $30-50 less than what I’d find other gyms cost. They offer a few free classes, open mats, and a month to month no obligation payment option. They’re receptive to an individual’s goals.
Both my husband and my son train here, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. The coaches are not only highly skilled, but they’re also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth. There’s a strong sense of community and respect that you feel the moment you walk in.
New to kickboxing? Start at Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 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 Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 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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