12th Street Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Your Premier Martial Arts Training Center in Phoenix

12th Street Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has established itself as a premier martial arts training center in North Phoenix, offering expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling for adults and children. Our academy is led by Professor Jose Munoz, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with over 15 years of competitive and instructional experience, alongside specialized coaches in Muay Thai and Folkstyle wrestling. We prioritize a family-friendly environment where students develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and core values like discipline and perseverance. Our 4,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art training mats, weight-training equipment, and amenities designed to support focused, high-quality instruction. With programs tailored to individual goalswhether fitness, competition, or personal growthwe emphasize technical precision, mental resilience, and community building.

Our team has trained alongside elite competitors and works with diverse groups, including athletes, professionals, and youth. We serve the North Phoenix, Moon Valley, Metro Phoenix, and Deer Valley areas, offering flexible class schedules to accommodate busy lifestyles. The academys curriculum integrates grappling, striking, and ground-fighting techniques, ensuring practical real-world applications. Students benefit from personalized guidance, structured progression, and a supportive atmosphere that fosters lifelong martial arts principles. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our community-focused approach and dedication to student success.

Services

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts Muay Thai Folkstyle Wrestling

Highlights and features

We offer expert instruction from award-winning coaches with decades of competitive experience.
Our family-friendly environment fosters discipline, respect, and personal growth.
Free first class available to help new students experience our programs risk-free.
4,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art training equipment and amenities.
Flexible class schedules designed for busy adults and youth development programs.

What people say

Expert instructors Family-friendly environment Effective self-defense training Flexible class schedules Supportive community

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches ground-fighting techniques focusing on submissions and positional control. Our program develops technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and physical conditioning. Students learn to neutralize larger opponents through leverage and strategy, making it effective for self-defense and competition.

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu emphasizes fluid transitions and takedowns without traditional uniforms. This style builds wrestling fundamentals and fast-paced grappling techniques. Students improve agility and adaptability while learning practical applications for real-world scenarios and MMA contexts.

Kids Martial Arts

Our kids' programs combine self-defense with character development. Children learn discipline, respect, and confidence through structured martial arts instruction. Classes focus on foundational techniques while fostering social skills and perseverance in a safe environment.

Muay Thai

Muay Thai instruction covers punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes for comprehensive stand-up combat. Students develop cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and defensive techniques. Classes include bag work, partner drills, and controlled sparring for all skill levels.

Folkstyle Wrestling

Folkstyle wrestling builds control and ground strategy through takedowns and pinning techniques. This discipline enhances core strength, mental focus, and competitive edge. Training includes drills for collegiate-style competition and MMA grappling applications.

People

Professor Jose Munoz

Head Instructor

Professor Jose Munoz is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with 15+ years of competitive and instructional experience. He trains alongside elite competitors and mentors students of all ages, emphasizing technical mastery and mental resilience.

Coach Gary

Muay Thai Instructor

Coach Gary brings decades of Muay Thai expertise as head instructor. His background includes competitive success and specialized training in traditional Thai striking techniques for practical self-defense applications.

Vince Arollo Sr.

Wrestling Coach

Vince Arollo Sr. is a former Freestyle state champion and college-level competitor with 1 year of high school coaching experience. He focuses on Folkstyle wrestling fundamentals and competitive strategy development.

Questions

What martial arts classes do you offer?

We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Folkstyle Wrestling for adults and children.

Is there a free trial class available?

Yes, we provide a free first class to help new students experience our programs risk-free.

What are your facility features?

Our 4,000-square-foot gym includes padded mats, weight-training equipment, heavy bags, and amenities like restrooms and lounges.

Do you have youth programs?

Yes, our kids' martial arts classes focus on discipline, self-defense, and character development in a safe environment.

What are your operating hours?

We're open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM for regular classes and training sessions.

Reviews (6)

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Cade Miller

Jan 05, 2022 Report

12th Street Jiu-Jitsu is really an incredible establishment. Building such an amazing community, 12th Street has fostered my love for the sport of Jiu-Jitsu while teaching me so much about the martial art. Every day I look forward to my classes and love being here so much. Amazing instructors, facility, and students make 12th Street the most welcoming and wonderful Jiu-Jitsu gym I have ever trained at.

Crystal Leon

Jan 05, 2022 Report

The atmosphere was great & definitely ideal for anyone who trains Jiujitsu or wants to start. Very clean & the staff is awesome. Coach Jose was so welcoming and open. Felt like home to me, and the training partners were so respectful & nice.. and speaking from a womans perspective thats always a big factor when choosing who to train with. So if you havent tried them out I say do it!

Angela B.

Dec 09, 2021 Report

I have a super hyper 4 year old and he could not focus in karate and soccer, basketball etc. the owner here was amazing and worked with taking on our son. He's getting better at focusing and listening each practice and they have classes up to 4x a week for such a good price. It's super interactive as well so for kids that need more hands on activities it's beyond amazing. I appreciate the whole staff, they even gave him a homemade cookie one day for listening better. 1000% would recommend and can't wait to see his progress down the road! Also the prices are the best esp for

Justin Dumagpi

Dec 07, 2021 Report

Went on vacation for a couple of week in Phoenix, Arizona and found this place to train. Really enjoyed the schedule and how they focused on both gi and no gi. The gym was always clean and looked brand new. The professors helped a lot and really knew what they were doing. Everyone went the extra mile to really make me feel welcome. Would highly recommend if you live in the area. Definitely would consider making it my go to gym if I lived here.

Ruben Martinez

Nov 24, 2021 Report

Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
Very welcoming environment from the first day. The Professors are the best. Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, & MMA available for all. Family environment!

Yajaira Yari Alvarez

Sep 25, 2021 Report

We are very glad that we enrolled our children. My daughter is very petite for her age and usually very passive. Since enrolling her almost two months ago, we have seen a boost in her confidence. My son usually has a lot of energy and jiu jitsu definitely gives him a good workout and has something to look forward to after school. All the coaches at 12 Street Jiu Jitsu are great and do a wonderful job of working with the kids. The coaches are patient and each one of them have different teaching styles, which we like. We highly recommend 12th Street Jiu Jitsu.