From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
BJJ 101 — Foundations
All levels · beginners welcome
Our fundamentals class, open to all students. Learn basic positions, guard retention, sweeping, and transitions through foundational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu movements.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
BJJ 201 — All Levels & ECO/CLA
1-stripe white belt and up
Our intermediate and skill-expansion classes — including dedicated ECO/CLA (constraints-led) sessions covering submissions, intermediate guards, and advanced guard variations.
BJJ · Invite only
BJJ 301 — Pro / Competition Training
Blue belts & active competitors
Invitation-only program for active competitors. Competition-focused sparring, scenario overviews, and positional training led by Professor Jay Pages.
Kids BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Kids BJJ
Kids & teens
Foundations (101) and all-levels (201) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids — building foundational concepts, problem-solving, and self-defense in a structured environment.
BJJ · Women only
Women's Only BJJ
Women · all levels
Women's-only fundamentals and competition training in a supportive setting — basic positions, transitions, guard retention, sweeping, and guard passing.
Muay Thai · MMA
Striking for MMA & Muay Thai
All levels
Stand-up training integrating Muay Thai, boxing, and kickboxing — pad work, partner drills, clinch work, and strategy — plus full MMA blending striking with wrestling and jiu-jitsu.
Judo · Submission Wrestling
Judo & Wrestling
All levels
Dedicated Judo (Gi) and No-Gi Wrestling classes to round out your takedowns, throws, and top control.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Open Mat
Members & visitors
Unstructured training time to drill, roll, and practice independently. Early-morning No-Gi open mats during the week and a Sunday session — free for members and visitors.
How we train
The ECO / CLA Method
We're Arizona's academy building its coaching around Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) — a modern, game-based way of learning that prepares athletes for real grappling, not just patterns.
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Game-based learning
Less drilling for the sake of drilling. You solve constrained problems against a live partner, so skill shows up under resistance from day one.
02
Adaptable grapplers
Instead of memorizing fixed sequences that fall apart when a partner does something unexpected, you build instincts that adapt in real time.
03
Dedicated ECO/CLA classes
BJJ 201 — ECO/CLA runs four nights a week (Gi & No-Gi), alongside foundations, all-levels, and invite-only competition training.
About
Why train at Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is one of Arizona's premier martial arts academies, with over 8,500 square feet of mats and equipment in Tempe. We offer programs for men, women, and children across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling, and self-defense — with one of the largest mat areas in the state and a track record of producing state, national, and world champions. The academy is led by Professor Jay Pages, a 4th-degree BJJ black belt under 12x World Champion Caio Terra and a retired undefeated professional fighter. We're Arizona's academy building its coaching around Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints-Led Approach (ECO/CLA) — developing adaptable grapplers who can solve problems in real time rather than memorize fixed sequences. We're transparent about pricing and never use sales pressure: members train here because they want to. New students get a two-week free trial.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've
joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the
constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in
motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Owner and head instructor. A lifelong martial artist who began training in 1982, Jay is a 4th-degree BJJ black belt under 12x World Champion Caio Terra, a 2nd-degree black belt in Japanese Jujitsu and Judo, a 4th Dan in Submission Arts Wrestling, a 3rd-degree black belt in Submission Catch Wrestling, and a black belt in Luta Livre Esportiva. He is a multiple-time SJJIF, State and American National champion, an IBJJF medalist, and was undefeated in MMA (7-0-1). He founded the academy in 2007.
Lisa Pages
BJJ Black Belt
Co-owner and Head Women's Instructor. A BJJ black belt who leads the academy's women's-only fundamentals and competition programs.
Andres Briceno
BJJ Black Belt
Head Fundamentals Instructor and BJJ black belt, leading the BJJ 101 Foundations program.
Zach Nichols
BJJ Brown Belt
Head Kids Instructor and BJJ brown belt, leading the academy's Kids BJJ program.
Doug Cristofis
Head MMA Coach with over 35 years of experience, leading the academy's MMA and striking program.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Little Grapplers Foundation MMA Wrestling Open Mat No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
5:00 – 6:00 AMBJJ Open Mat (No-Gi)
6:00 – 7:30 AMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi & No-Gi)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
4:00 – 5:00 PMKids BJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi & No-Gi)
5:00 – 7:00 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
6:30 – 7:30 PMBJJ 201 ECO/CLA (Gi & No-Gi)
7:30 – 9:00 PMStriking for MMA (All Levels)
Tuesday
5:00 – 6:00 AMBJJ Open Mat (No-Gi)
6:00 – 7:30 AMBJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
4:00 – 5:00 PMKids BJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (No-Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
5:00 – 6:00 PMWomen's Only BJJ 101 Foundations (No-Gi)
6:30 – 7:30 PMBJJ 201 ECO/CLA (Gi & No-Gi)
7:30 – 9:00 PMStriking for MMA Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
7:30 – 8:30 PMJudo (Gi)
Wednesday
5:00 – 6:00 AMBJJ Open Mat (No-Gi)
6:00 – 7:00 AMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi & No-Gi)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
4:00 – 5:00 PMKids BJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi & No-Gi)
5:00 – 7:00 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
5:00 – 6:00 PMWomen's Only BJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
6:30 – 7:30 PMBJJ 201 ECO/CLA (Gi & No-Gi)
7:30 – 9:00 PMStriking for MMA (All Levels)
Thursday
5:00 – 6:00 AMBJJ Open Mat (No-Gi)
6:00 – 7:30 AMBJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
4:00 – 5:00 PMKids BJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 101 Foundations (No-Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
6:30 – 7:30 PMBJJ 201 ECO/CLA (Gi & No-Gi)
7:30 – 8:30 PMJudo (Gi)
7:30 – 9:00 PMStriking for MMA (All Levels)
Friday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 201 All Levels (No-Gi)
4:00 – 5:00 PMKids BJJ 201 All Levels (Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only, Gi)
5:00 – 6:30 PMWomen's Only BJJ 301 Comp Training (Gi)
5:30 – 7:00 PMWrestling (No-Gi)
Saturday
8:30 – 10:00 AMBJJ 101 Foundations (Gi)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBJJ 301 Pro/Comp Training (Invite Only)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PMWrestling (No-Gi)
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00 PMBJJ Open Mat (Gi & No-Gi)
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What students say
Loved by our community
★★★★★4.9 from 277 Google reviews
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Jay Pages is hands down the best BJJ gym in the valley. It's a great community and everyone is really there to help you grow! Shout out to the 5 am open mat crew, and all the 6 am class training partners! As one with limited time, I appreciate the schedule so much for how many choices there are!
CSConner StattGoogle review“
I can't give this place enough stars. I started BJJ a little over a year ago and I had tried out 4 other gyms before deciding this was where to start my Jiu Jitsu journey. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. The coaching is top tier and it shows through all the athlete and team titles/championships. I can't say enough about Jay and his staff. Whether you are just starting out or a veteran in the game, the Jay Pages family is there to help you reach and surpass your goals.
RYRob YounanGoogle review“
I love this gym. I started by attending their open mats on Sundays. The rolls and people in attendance were always next level. I've recently attended their women's only, 301 competition and wrestling classes. I really enjoy the teaching style and all the coaches. I feel safe while training there and look forward to continuing my progress at Jay Pages.
KSKristen StanfordGoogle review“
Great people, great gym, huge space! Jay's an excellent instructor, and the schedule has a ton of options to accommodate busy professionals. The mats are always clean, there's a ton of mat space available, and there's a gym if you want to get a lift in as well.
KRKoray RamziGoogle review
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No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
★★★★★4.9 from 277 Google reviews
“Jay Pages is hands down the best BJJ gym in the valley. It's a great community and everyone is really there to help you grow! Shout out to the 5 am open mat crew, and all the 6 am class training partners! As one with limited time, I appreciate the schedule so much for how many choices there are!”
— Conner Statt
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