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Aoki Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Surprise, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cyclone-muaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (623) 462-2029
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter was initially hesitant to participate, but now she’s the first one ready to go to class!”
“My son recently competed in the Southwest Classic competition and took home the gold medal in first place.”
Other martial arts here
“My kids have learned more than just good jiu jitsu instruction, but also are more confident and more respectful of others.”
“In addition to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, they offer Muay Thai by the Cyclone WBC heavyweight champion and MMA training by a professional MMA fighter.”
What members say
“Professor Ismael and his family welcomed us in and we truly cannot envision ourselves training anywhere else.”
“Awesome kids program and adult program.”
“My son recently competed in the Southwest Classic competition and took home the gold medal in first place.”
From the reviews
Great Jiu Jitsu school. Awesome kids program and adult program. Great group of people. This gym also has access to Muy Thai and strength and conditioning for people that want to cross train. If you’re looking for a BJJ school in Glendale you found it!
My kids and I train here and love it. There is world class instruction along with a family friendly environment. My kids have learned more than just good jiu jitsu instruction, but also are more confident and more respectful of others. I highly recommend this place for kids and adults.
My family has been training here for over a year and we can’t say enough good things about it. From the level of instruction to the coaches and kiddos, this place is sure to meet the needs of your family!
Phenomenal Experience at Double 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu My 13-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter have been training at Double 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past five months, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Professor Ismael Aoki is fantastic—by far the most patient and considerate instructor we have come across.
New to muay thai? Start at Aoki Jiu-Jitsu
Aoki Jiu-Jitsu 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Aoki Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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