Tucson · Arizona
Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
10504 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
About Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy opened in August 2025 inside the Hot Rods Old Vail complex in southeast Tucson, Arizona, serving Tucson, Sahuarita, Vail and Corona de Tucson. Kids train in two age bands (4-7 and 8+) with fundamental, advanced and invite-only competition classes, while the adult programme runs a beginner course, all-levels fundamentals and intermediate/advanced no-gi, alongside seminars, open mats and community events. The academy also runs a free community Judo programme led by an experienced Japanese sensei, focused on practical self-defense and stand-up. The team is led by black belt Junior Alvim with brown belt Bryant Merafuentes, and the academy states a strong competitive focus alongside its family atmosphere.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Competition
- Judo
- Self-Defense
- Open Mat
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?+
The head instructor is Junior Alvim, a black belt.
Does Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.
Does Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have open mat?+
Yes, Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.