BJJ Gyms in Mesa, United States

10th Planet Phoenix, AZ

John Botello is the Chief Instructor of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix. He was born and raised in Harlingen, Tx. John started training Jiu-Jitsu while in the U.S. Navy under Relson Gracie in 2001 while in Pearl Harbor, Hi. After training with Relson for a year, John then moved to San Diego, Ca. John then started transiting from San Diego to Los Angeles, Ca. to train with Rickson Gracie. John also trained with Rickson Gracie black belt Fabio Santos, from whom John received his blue belt. John was told about Eddie Bravo by a friend of his and decided to try out his class while in Los Angeles. After one class John was hooked, and decided to give up training in the the Gi all together. John then started training at 10th Planet Hollywood. After leaving the Navy in 2006 while driving home through Arizona and back to Texas, Johns’ sister convinced him to stay in Arizona. He started training at Sitan Gym in Chandler Arizona under black belt Edward Rene Sanchez, whom John received his purple belt from in 2007. John has been certified to teach the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system since Jan 26th 2007. His school is Eddies’ first 10th Planet affiliate school. John now holds the rank of black belt under Eddie Bravo in the 10th Planet system. If you have never done Jiu-Jitsu before, John will show you step by step what to do in each position. He is a very patient, knowledgeable instructor. John keeps the training environment friendly, competitive, yet ego free. John still competes regularly because he loves the thrill and preparation involved in competition, and he truly believes that the best is yet to be seen not only from 10th Planet Phoenix, but the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu family as a whole.

Carlos Farias Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Professor Carlos Eduardo Farias is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with over 30 years of experience in training and competing, and nearly 20 years of experience teaching adults and children. He received his black belt from MMA veteran Roberto "Spider" Traven, a 7th degree black belt, 1999 Abu Dhabi Absolute Champion and two-time World Champion. Carlos studied Jiu-Jitsu in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil under Professor Guilherme Santos before coming to the United States. After years of teaching at various Mixed Martial Arts academies in the Valley, Carlos proudly opened Farias Jiu Jitsu academy in Mesa, Arizona in 2013. Carlos is currently ranked #6 in the World for the Adult IBJJF Black Belt division and is an active and renowned competitor. His competitive achievements include multiple IBJJF Pan Championship titles, World Championship medals, American National titles, and numerous regional championships. As an Ultra Heavyweight competitor, he has consistently placed at the highest levels of competition including 1st place finishes at the Pan Championship (2014, 2015), multiple podium finishes at the World Championship, and victories at IBJJF Opens across the country. Carlos has earned his 3rd degree Black Belt and currently has 3 black belts training under him. Farias Jiu Jitsu offers authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in a safe and familiar environment. Members of all ages and skill levels are warmly welcomed by the Farias Jiu Jitsu family. The academy emphasizes values of honor, discipline, humility, respect and equality through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In Kids' Classes, students learn discipline, good sportsmanship and leadership while discovering enhanced strength and self-confidence. Adults' classes deliver unparalleled training that builds mental and physical strength, endurance, and camaraderie among classmates. The academy also features a Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program led by Carlos's first female Black Belt, Meghan Gerson, with one of the largest women's BJJ classes in Arizona. All Kids and Adults who are prepared for competition have multiple opportunities throughout the year to compete at local, state and regional levels on the Farias Jiu Jitsu competition team.