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Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai 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 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule daimyoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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
“Daimyo is an outstanding academy with a really well balanced group, from complete beginners all the way to experienced black belts.”
“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.”
“The fundamentals program is a good start for those that don’t have martial arts experience.”
“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.”
Other martial arts here
“It's an amazing place, and if you are looking for the best Jiu-Jitsu in Tucson, then look no further.”
“My middle child also enjoys the wrestling class.”
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 husband-wife team of Coach Manny (tough, no nonsense and keeps you accountable) and Coach Brenda (the nicest and sweetest lady--but dont mess with her either!”
“They create an atmosphere that feels like family while still maintaining high-level coaching and a strong performance standard on the mats.”
“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.”
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 muay thai? 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 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 Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
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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