Carlson Gracie Team AZ

Carlson Gracie Team AZ operates at 891 E Warner Rd Suite A-103 in Gilbert, Arizona, serving as the official Carlson Gracie Academy for the Phoenix area. The school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training built on the competitive foundation established by Carlson Gracie. Instruction is led by head instructors Professor Alejo "Papi" Sandoval, a third-degree black belt, and Profesora Alicia, a second-degree black belt. The black belt coaching staff also includes Professor Forrest Smith, with coaching emphasizing lever mechanics, ground submissions, defensive awareness, and safety across all mat drills. The academy schedules classes for children, adolescents, and adults across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. In addition to evening and morning sessions, the gym supports a competitive youth tournament team, with free trial classes and special family membership options available for new students.