Searching for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near you? If you are anywhere in the East Valley, Dark Matter is the gym members from 8+ cities drive to for real instruction from an Ares BJJ Black Belt. Your first class is free.
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It's not just a workout. It's not just self-defense. Tempe members tell us jiu-jitsu changed how they move through every part of their life. Here's what to expect.
If you are searching for BJJ near you, you want real martial arts, not a cardio class with a martial arts label. Dark Matter is built on authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction from a credentialed Black Belt.
Our Google rating is a perfect 5.0 with 63 reviews from real members who trained at other gyms and chose to stay. Read their words — they tell you more than any website can.
Both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi training across six days with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions. Whatever your preference, whatever your schedule.
Your first class is completely free. No credit card, no sales pitch, no obligation. Walk in, train with us, experience the coaching firsthand.
1525 E Apache Blvd in Tempe — reachable from Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, and East Phoenix in 7-20 minutes via the 101 or 202 freeways.
Most people who walk through our door have never done martial arts. You will not be the only new person. You will be welcomed by a team that remembers their first day.
When you search for BJJ near you, results show everything from MMA gyms to fitness studios to garage operations. The most important factor is the instructor — their credentials, their teaching ability, and whether they actually teach every class. At Dark Matter, Coach Korey Kerber holds an Ares BJJ Black Belt and personally leads every session.
Beyond the instructor, look at the culture. Our 5.0-star rating with 63 reviews reflects a training environment where beginners feel welcome, experienced members are challenged, and egos are checked at the door. Read the reviews — our members words are more convincing than anything we could write.
We are at 1525 E Apache Blvd in Tempe, centrally located. From Mesa: 7-12 min. Chandler: 10-15. Gilbert: 15-20. Scottsdale: 15-20. Ahwatukee: 15-18. East Phoenix: 10-12. Guadalupe: 5 min. ASU: walking distance.
The best way to evaluate any gym is to try a class. Show up in athletic clothing, arrive 10-15 minutes early, and Coach Korey will get you set up. Train with us and decide from there.
Being on Apache Blvd means we're part of the ASU community. Current students, grad students, faculty, and staff are all welcome. If you've been wanting to try a martial art but didn't know where to start, we're literally in your neighborhood. Several of our members walked in as ASU students with zero experience and are now some of our most dedicated practitioners.
We run both Gi (traditional uniform) and No-Gi classes. Gi training develops precise grips, patience, and technical detail. No-Gi is faster, more athletic, and translates directly to real-world self-defense scenarios. Most Tempe members end up training both and finding value in the contrast. You'll figure out what you prefer — or realize you love both.
Our curriculum is structured for progression. Beginners learn fundamentals — survival, escapes, basic submissions — without getting thrown into the deep end. Experienced practitioners get quality training partners and coaching that continues to sharpen their game. Everyone trains together with respect, and the culture ensures new members are welcomed and supported from day one.
Morning, evening, and weekend training — six days a week.
No contracts. No pressure. Walk in, train, and see if the mats are where you belong.
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