Tempe’s Home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Beginner-friendly community focused on excellence.

Beginner friendly. Adults & kids. Structured coaching. Supportive community. Claim your free week and see what Diamond Jiu-Jitsu is all about.

Your achievement is our mission.

Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.

Meet Your Instructor

Expert Instruction, Proven Results

Diamond Jiu-Jitsu is built on the idea that our Jiu-Jitsu classes should lead to long-term development, not just workouts. In our 6000 sqft. academy, our focus is on progression, structure, and building skill over time. Students learn how to train, improve, and grow through consistent practice and coaching in self-defense training. Jiu-Jitsu becomes more than just a class. It evolves into a discipline, a mindset, and a path toward confidence, resilience, and personal development. This is where people come to learn, be supported, and continue their journey of learning.

Professor Lucas Dantas, 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt | International & World Champion
3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt | International & World Champion

Professor Lucas Dantas

3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt | International & World Champion

Professor Lucas Dantas, born and raised in Brazil, is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd-degree black belt, world renowned competitor, and dedicated instructor with over 20 years of progressive teaching and competitive experience. His extensive background combines world-class competitive achievements with a genuine passion for developing skilled, confident, and disciplined martial artists. One thing that distinguishes Professor Lucas as an instructor is his understanding that every student is unique. His personalized approach to instruction allows him to effectively develop students of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners and competitive athletes.

Why Diamond Jiu-Jitsu

The Diamond Jiu-Jitsu Difference

We don't just teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — we build better people.

Serious Black Belt School

Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks.

Welcoming to All Ages & Levels

From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Diamond Jiu-Jitsu. This is a family, not just a gym.

Results You Can See

Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.

What We Offer

Our Programs

Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.

Kids Jiu-Jitsu at Diamond Jiu-Jitsu
12 years & younger

Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Strong Bodies. Confident Minds. Skills for Life. Our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program goes beyond teaching martial arts. We use Jiu-Jitsu to help kids develop confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and resilience in a positive and encouraging environment. Students learn age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense while improving coordination, fitness, problem-solving, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Every class gives kids the opportunity to face challenges, learn from mistakes, make friends, and discover what they're capable of. We're not just developing better Jiu-Jitsu students. We're helping develop confident, capable young people.

Adults & Teens Jiu-Jitsu at Diamond Jiu-Jitsu
13 years & older · No experience required

Adults & Teens Jiu-Jitsu

Build Skills. Get Stronger. Challenge Yourself. Whether you're brand new to Jiu-Jitsu or ready to take your skills further, our Adults & Teens program is designed to challenge you at your level. You'll learn practical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including takedowns, escapes, positional control, submissions, and real-world self-defense — all while improving strength, conditioning, mobility, and endurance. But Jiu-Jitsu is as much mental as it is physical. You'll learn to stay calm under pressure, solve problems, push through challenges, and develop confidence that carries beyond the mats. No experience required. Just step on the mat.

Women's BJJ & Self-Defense at Diamond Jiu-Jitsu
Women · No experience needed

Women's BJJ & Self-Defense

Build Confidence. Find Your Strength. Our Women's BJJ & Self-Defense program is a supportive space to learn practical skills, challenge yourself, get stronger, and leave the stress of everyday life behind for a while. Led by Army veteran, college professor, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Ann Ching, you'll learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense techniques built around leverage, positioning, awareness, and staying composed under pressure. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, confidence, stress relief, or simply doing something for yourself, you don't need experience to begin. Come as you are. Leave stronger, more confident, and more capable.

For students ready to take training further

Competition Training

Train With Purpose. Test Your Skills. For students ready to take their Jiu-Jitsu to the next level, Competition Training brings greater intensity, strategy, conditioning, and purpose to every round. Led by world-class coaches, competitors sharpen takedowns, positional control, submissions, match strategy, scoring awareness, conditioning, and the ability to perform under pressure. Whether you're preparing for your first tournament or pursuing bigger competitive goals, you'll train alongside teammates who challenge one another to continually improve. Train with intention. Compete with confidence. Keep evolving.

Simple Process

How To Get Started

Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.

Book Your Free Trial

Click the button below or call us at 480-338-8352 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.

Come Try It Out

Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.

Join the Family

If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.

No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.

Find Us

Visit Diamond Jiu-Jitsu

1805 East Baseline Road, Suite 103
Tempe, AZ 85283
480-338-8352
info@diamondjiujitsu.com
Classes Monday – Friday mornings and evenings, Saturday and Sunday. See the Class Schedule for times.

More Confidence.
More Focus.

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