#1 Rated No-Gi BJJ Gym in North Phoenix, AZ
Looking for the best No-Gi BJJ gym in North Phoenix? TNT MMA Training Center is the top-rated martial arts gym in the North Phoenix area — led by Professor Scott Tannenbaum, a 6th-degree black belt with over 40 years of experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, our No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program delivers world-class training in a welcoming environment.
We also offer Muay Thai, wrestling, and sport fitness classes for adults and kids. With 5-star Google reviews, flexible schedules, and a free trial class — there’s a reason TNT MMA is North Phoenix’s most trusted martial arts academy. Book your free trial today →
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“I’ve worked very hard to create an environment of respect, integrity, support and camaraderie regardless of background or experience level. These aspects along with the amazing coaches is what has come to separate TNT MMA from all the others.”
Professor Scott “TNT” Tannenbaum – Owner/ 6th Degree Black Belt
No-Gi BJJ for Self-Defense — The Way It Was Meant to Be Taught
We don’t teach sport jiu-jitsu. We teach No-Gi BJJ built around real self-defense — the kind that works when someone is actually swinging at you. That means striking defense, parrying punches, takedowns, and clinch work from day one. Not point-scoring. Not competition guard pulls.
Under Professor Scott Tannenbaum — 6th degree black belt, ex-fighter, 40+ years in martial arts — you’ll learn a complete system: how to close the distance safely, control the clinch, take someone down, and finish from the ground.
#1 RATED NO-GI BJJ & MMA TRAINING IN NORTH PHOENIX
TNT MMA Training Center is the best No-Gi BJJ gym in North Phoenix. For over a decade, we’ve been the go-to training facility for adults and youth looking for world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, and MMA instruction in the Phoenix metro area.
Led by Professor Scott “TNT” Tannenbaum — a 6th degree black belt with over 40 years of martial arts experience and a background in professional fighting — our gym delivers elite-level instruction in an ego-free, supportive environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, TNT is where you level up.
SERVING NORTH PHOENIX AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Conveniently located at 1515 W Deer Valley Rd, B-105, we proudly serve martial arts students from across the Valley. Our members train with us from:
Deer Valley — Just minutes from the gym, Deer Valley residents make up a huge part of our training family.
Arrowhead — A quick drive east on the 101 brings Arrowhead members to our mats daily.
Norterra — North Phoenix’s fastest-growing area, and our newest members love the short commute.
Happy Valley — From Happy Valley Rd down to our door in under 10 minutes.
Anthem — We have multiple members who make the drive from Anthem because there’s nothing like TNT up north.
Peoria — Just across the border, Peoria residents find TNT to be the closest elite BJJ gym.
Glendale — Glendale fighters and grapplers have been part of TNT since day one.
Scottsdale — Even from across the Valley, our reputation draws students from Scottsdale looking for real No-Gi training.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BJJ GYM IN PHOENIX
Check the Head Instructor’s Credentials — A gym is only as good as who’s teaching. Look for a head instructor with verifiable rank, real competition or fight experience, and decades on the mat. At TNT, Professor Scott Tannenbaum holds a 6th degree black belt, has over 40 years in martial arts, and has trained professional fighters.
Visit and Watch a Class First — The culture of a gym matters. Watch how students interact, how the coach handles beginners, and whether it feels welcoming or intimidating. TNT is known for our ego-free environment where white belts train alongside black belts.
Look for a Complete Curriculum — Sport BJJ is great for competition, but if you want self-defense, you need a gym that teaches striking defense, takedowns, clinch work, and ground fighting. TNT teaches No-Gi BJJ built around real self-defense from day one.
Read Google Reviews — Don’t just look at the star rating. Read the reviews. Are people talking about the coaching quality, the community, and the results they’re getting? TNT’s reviews speak for themselves.
Ask About a Free Trial — Any gym worth its salt will let you try a class for free. We offer a free trial at TNT because we know once you step on our mats, you’ll feel the difference.
WHY TNT MMA IS PHOENIX’S TOP-RATED NO-GI BJJ GYM
We don’t just teach jiu-jitsu — we build fighters, athletes, and confident human beings. Here’s what sets TNT apart from every other gym in Phoenix:
REAL SELF-DEFENSE GUARANTEE — We don’t teach sport jiu-jitsu. We teach No-Gi BJJ built around real self-defense — striking defense, clinch work, takedowns, and finishing from the ground. The kind that works when someone is actually swinging at you.
ELITE INSTRUCTION GUARANTEE — Every class is led by coaches with real credentials. Not hobbyists who got promoted last year. Our head instructor has 40+ years of experience and a 6th degree black belt. Our coaching staff includes active competitors and experienced fighters.
EGO-FREE ENVIRONMENT GUARANTEE — “I’ve worked very hard to create an environment of respect, integrity, support and camaraderie regardless of background or experience level.” — Professor Scott Tannenbaum. First-day beginners train alongside seasoned grapplers. No egos. No hazing. Just training.
COMPLETE TRAINING GUARANTEE — BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling, and strength training under one roof. You don’t need to go to three different gyms. TNT gives you everything you need to become a complete martial artist.
FREE TRIAL GUARANTEE — We’re so confident you’ll love training here that your first class is always free. No contracts. No pressure. Just show up, train, and see for yourself.
BEST KIDS MARTIAL ARTS & YOUTH BJJ CLASSES IN NORTH PHOENIX
Our Kid Jitsu program is one of the most popular youth martial arts programs in the Phoenix area. We teach kids discipline, confidence, respect, and real self-defense skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — all in a safe, structured, and fun environment.
Parents across Deer Valley, Arrowhead, Norterra, and Happy Valley trust TNT with their kids because our coaches know how to build confidence fast. Shy kids come out of their shells. Hyper kids learn focus. And every kid learns that they’re capable of more than they thought.
Classes are available for ages 5 and up. Your kid’s first class is free — bring them in and watch them light up.