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Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Cottonwood, 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule verdevalleybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 928-365-1222
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He was explaining some basic, beginner move to a packed room and his technique was so refined, went into such detail, that he made the black belts gasp with realizations.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes, which has been fantastic for the kids to explore and get comfortable in different disciplines.”
“This gym matches my partners needs as a savage, the kids needs as curious and young, as well as mine as a woman and beginner.”
“) during sparring so you can grow, everyone here is invested in your improvement.”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete or simply seeking something positive and empowering to be a part of, they’ll help you reach your goals.”
“) After kickboxing classes I popped into an open mat, and then a couple jiu jitsu classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I came in as a complete beginner, no experience in kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, or even how to throw a proper punch and in just a few weeks, I’ve seen so much progress.”
“I’ve seen some amazing progress in my own personal fitness journey as well as progress in my boxing and kickboxing skills!”
“I have been going to Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 2 and a half years, but I have been doing Jiu Jitsu for almost 5 years as of 2025.”
“I came in as a complete beginner, no experience in kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, or even how to throw a proper punch and in just a few weeks, I’ve seen so much progress.”
What members say
“Jimmy is an excellent instructor and made it seem effortless to learn during our first kickboxing class.”
“He was explaining some basic, beginner move to a packed room and his technique was so refined, went into such detail, that he made the black belts gasp with realizations.”
“Working with James has been an amazing experience, talk about a humble, gifted and caring instructor!”
“Clay the instructor is amazing at showing the techniques and explaining the purpose of each detail.”
“I started at this gym because my step kids love the BJJ classes.”
“Whether you’re aiming to compete or simply seeking something positive and empowering to be a part of, they’ll help you reach your goals.”
From the reviews
I love this place a lot, and the coaches/professors are very kind and helpful, as well as the receptionists/managers. I have been going to Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 2 and a half years, but I have been doing Jiu Jitsu for almost 5 years as of 2025.
Fantastic school. I've been learning Jiu Jitsu for about 2 years now (on and off at different schools). This is my favorite school. Clay the instructor is amazing at showing the techniques and explaining the purpose of each detail. Now they have another instructor for the next few months.
Did a pop-in while traveling from Kansas City and ended up finding something special out in the Verde Valley. This place is the real deal. Clay Weimer has competed at a high level in RFA and other promotions, and you can feel it the second you step on the mats.
I’ve been coming to these classes for about one month now. I’ve seen some amazing progress in my own personal fitness journey as well as progress in my boxing and kickboxing skills! Working with James has been an amazing experience, talk about a humble, gifted and caring instructor!
New to muay thai? Start at Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai 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 Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
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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