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Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu

Tempe, AZClosed now★ 4.8 (4)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi)Submission GrapplingNo-Gi Jiu-JitsuBeginner-friendlyCompetition team

Overview

Gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu for every level, with a fundamentals curriculum that rotates every eight weeks and daily open mats.

Amenities

  • Pro shop
  • Showers
  • BJJ mats
  • Parking
  • Locker rooms
Established
2010
Parking
Free lot parking

Hours

Monday
6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm
Tuesday
6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm
Wednesday
6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm
Thursday
6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm
Friday
6am–1pm, 4pm–9pm
Saturday
8am–1pm
Sunday
10am–12pm

Address

1288 S Kestrel Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Promotions

  • First Class FreeFree class

    First Class Free at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu. Demo offer.

    Ends Jan 3, 2027

    How to redeem: Mention FightCircle at the front desk.

    New members only. One per person.

  • Student Month DiscountStudentMembers exclusive

    Student Month Discount at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu. Demo offer.

    Ends Dec 11, 2026

    Redemption details are for members on a paid plan.

    New members only. One per person.

Classes & programs

  • Beginner BJJ Fundamentals

    $25.00 per class
    ClassBeginnerAdults

    Beginner BJJ Fundamentals at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

  • All-Levels Gi

    $30.00 per class
    ClassAll levelsAdults

    All-Levels Gi at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

  • Kids Jiu-Jitsu

    Kids programBeginnerKids

    Kids Jiu-Jitsu at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

  • Women's Jiu-Jitsu

    $25.00 per class
    ClassAll levelsAdultsWomen only

    Women's Jiu-Jitsu at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

  • No-Gi All Levels

    $30.00 per class
    ClassAll levelsAdults

    No-Gi All Levels at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

  • Open Mat

    Open matAll levelsAdults

    Open Mat at Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu.

    with Dana Kessler · 60 min

Weekly schedule

Mon

  • 12pm No-Gi All Levels
  • 7pm Beginner BJJ Fundamentals

Tue

  • 4:30pm Kids Jiu-Jitsu
  • 7pm All-Levels Gi

Wed

  • 7pm Beginner BJJ Fundamentals

Thu

  • 4:30pm Kids Jiu-Jitsu
  • 7pm All-Levels Gi

Fri

  • 12pm No-Gi All Levels

Sat

  • 9am Beginner BJJ Fundamentals
  • 10:30am Women's Jiu-Jitsu

Sun

  • 10am Open Mat

Pricing

  • Unlimited Monthly

    Monthly

    $165.00/mo

    No contract
    • Unlimited classes
    • Open mats
  • Annual Membership

    Annual

    $1,650.00/yr

    ≈ $137.50/mo (estimate)

    12-month contract
    • Unlimited classes
    • Two months free
  • Intro Trial

    Intro / trial

    $29.00

    No contract
    • One week of classes
  • Family Plan

    Family

    $297.00/mo

    No contract
    • Up to 3 family members

    Add a 4th member for $40/mo

  • Student Monthly

    Student

    $120.00 $135.00/mo

    No contract
    • Unlimited classes
    • Valid student ID required

Coaches

  • Dana KesslerHead Jiu-Jitsu Coach

    Dana Kessler is a fictional demo coach with 12 years of experience.

Fighters

  • Tess CalderBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) · Lightweight · Amateur

    14-6-0Self-reported

  • Dom Reyes-ParkNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu · Middleweight · Amateur

    8-5-0Self-reported

Reviews

4.84 reviews

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  • Drew S. (Demo)Says they trained hereNov 2026 · edited

    Great structure to every class — warm up, technique, drilling, then live rounds. The front desk answered every question I had about plans.

  • Sam R. (Demo)Says they trained hereOct 2026 · edited

    Great structure to every class — warm up, technique, drilling, then live rounds. The front desk answered every question I had about plans.

    Response from Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu

    We appreciate the kind words. Our evening schedule is growing this season.

  • Taylor B. (Demo)Says they trained hereSep 2026 · edited

    Solid gym with knowledgeable coaches. Parking can be tight at peak hours, but the training itself is consistently good and well paced.

    Response from Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu

    Thanks for the feedback on weekend classes — Saturday open mat starts next month.

  • Riley K. (Demo)Jul 2026 · edited

    Training partners are friendly and nobody goes too hard on new people. Schedule has plenty of evening options for people who work days.

    Response from Blue Ember Jiu-Jitsu

    Thank you! Glad the fundamentals program is working for you.

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New Saturday fundamentals class starts next week — perfect for first-timers. (Demo gym)

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