South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy. We offer programs for Kids, Adults. Ages 3 and up.

"We focus on teaching kids strong values and solid character through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We focus on core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation, and respect. These core values often carry over to the child’s behavior at home and at school. Our adult programs are for both men and women and start at ages 15 and up. (Ages 12+) provides an intense, full-body workout that’s the perfe

ct way to lose weight, increase your muscle mass, and get into great shape. All while learning practical Self -Defense in a very challenging yet safe and caring environment."

Getting to be part of someone's journey — from a first class to a first real breakthrough — is the best part of this job...
08/13/2026

Getting to be part of someone's journey — from a first class to a first real breakthrough — is the best part of this job.

We don't do this for the belts. We do it for moments like that.

Thank you for letting us be part of yours.

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Adult friendships get harder to build the older you get.Rolling with someone does what small talk can't — it builds real...
08/11/2026

Adult friendships get harder to build the older you get.

Rolling with someone does what small talk can't — it builds real trust, fast.

Want that for yourself? → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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I'm gonna be honest with you…⁣⁣⁣These days, it's easy for kids to spend WAY too much time on their phones. 📱 (And let's ...
08/07/2026

I'm gonna be honest with you…⁣⁣⁣

These days, it's easy for kids to spend WAY too much time on their phones. 📱 (And let's be honest... adults aren't much different.)⁣⁣⁣

But here's the thing… School just started back up.⁣⁣⁣

Which means homework. Projects. Tests.⁣⁣⁣

And if your kid struggles to FOCUS without constantly checking their phone. This school year can feel a whole lot harder.⁣⁣⁣

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help with that. 🥋⁣⁣⁣

Not because we're gonna lecture your kid about screen time…⁣⁣⁣

But because we're gonna give them something MORE meaningful to focus on.⁣⁣⁣

Something that actually makes them feel ACCOMPLISHED.⁣⁣⁣

When kids train with us… They learn how to tune OUT distractions.⁣⁣⁣

They develop discipline WITHOUT being nagged.⁣⁣⁣

And they build habits and a work ethic that carry over into EVERYTHING.⁣⁣⁣

Including school. 📚⁣⁣⁣

So if you want your kid crushing it academically this year… Get them into a program that actually BUILDS focus. ⁣⁣⁣

Tap the link → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/⁣⁣⁣

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We don't take this for granted.Every stripe earned, every 'I can't' that turns into 'I did it' — we get to be part of th...
08/06/2026

We don't take this for granted.

Every stripe earned, every 'I can't' that turns into 'I did it' — we get to be part of that. That's not something we take lightly.

Thank you for trusting us with your child. It's the reason we love this job.

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Jiu-jitsu is often called physical chess — for a reason.Kids learn to think two moves ahead instead of reacting on impul...
08/05/2026

Jiu-jitsu is often called physical chess — for a reason.

Kids learn to think two moves ahead instead of reacting on impulse. That kind of focus carries off the mat too.

Want that for your child? → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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Parents spend HOURS researching the "best" backpack for their kid…Because they want them to have a great start to the sc...
08/04/2026

Parents spend HOURS researching the "best" backpack for their kid…

Because they want them to have a great start to the school year. But one thing that's just as important?

Their child's CONFIDENCE. I'm not trying to sound dramatic…

But confidence is often the foundation for everything else.

Good grades? Hard to get when you're terrified of raising your hand in class.

Making friends? Tough when you don't feel good about yourself.

Handling conflict? Near impossible without a strong sense of self-worth.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds that foundation. 🥋

Not through empty "you can do anything" speeches…

But through REAL achievement. Your kid earns their belts.

They EARN respect from their peers.

And that feeling of accomplishment?

It changes EVERYTHING. ✨

If you REALLY want to help set your kid up for success this school year…

Get them into Jiu-Jitsu.

Tap the link → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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Real talk, parents… The school year brings a lot of good stuff. New friends. New teachers. Fresh starts. But it also b...
08/03/2026

Real talk, parents… The school year brings a lot of good stuff.

New friends. New teachers. Fresh starts.

But it also brings new challenges. Social drama. Peer pressure. And sometimes… bullies.

(Some things never change.)

Your kid might not tell you about it directly… But you'll notice the signs.

The quietness at dinner.

The "I don't want to go to school" mornings. The sudden drop in confidence.

Here's what most parents don't realize… Jiu-Jitsu isn't just about learning how to throw and roll.

It's about building the kind of confidence that helps kids handle challenges with calm, resilience, and self-belief.

Confident kids carry themselves differently.

They walk tall.
They make eye contact.
They carry themselves with QUIET strength.

And that's exactly what we build here. 💪So if you want your kid walking INTO school this year…

With their head held high…

Ready to handle whatever comes their way…

Click the link below and let's get them started.

Tap the link → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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Confidence doesn't show up overnight.It shows up in the child who taps out, gets back up, and rolls again — because they...
08/02/2026

Confidence doesn't show up overnight.

It shows up in the child who taps out, gets back up, and rolls again — because they've learned that losing a round isn't losing.

Want that for your child? → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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Most parents wait until something goes WRONG to take action.Their child gets bullied… THEN they look for a solution.Thei...
08/01/2026

Most parents wait until something goes WRONG to take action.

Their child gets bullied… THEN they look for a solution.

Their child's grades drop… THEN they try to "fix" it.

Their child loses confidence… THEN they scramble to help.
But here's the thing…

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work BETTER as a PREVENTIVE measure. When your child shows up to school already confident…
Already focused…

Already equipped with the tools to handle challenges. You don't HAVE to wait for problems to arise.

Because you've already given them what they need to handle it.
Think of it like this…

You don't wait until your car breaks down to get an oil change.
You do it BEFORE there's an issue.
Same concept here. 💡

So if you want your child thriving this school year…

Instead of just surviving…

Get them started NOW.

While there's still time to build the foundation.

No pressure. No commitment.
Tap the link → https://southmountainjiujitsu.com/

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That's a wrap on July. 🥋To everyone who kept showing up through the heat and the holidays — thank you.That consistency i...
07/31/2026

That's a wrap on July. 🥋

To everyone who kept showing up through the heat and the holidays — thank you.

That consistency is the whole thing. See you in August.

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3636 W Southern Avenue, Unit 150C
Phoenix, AZ
85041

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Saturday 9am - 1pm

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