Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing is a martial arts school serving Tucson, AZ.
About Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing is a martial arts school serving Tucson, with programs for kids, teens, and adults. The school centers its training on Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, real-world self-defense, and a welcoming community. Its stated approach is to help students train with purpose and progress with confidence, whether they are beginning a new activity, developing technical skills, or preparing for competition.
The Kids Jiu-Jitsu program is divided into three levels based on age and development. Level 1 is for ages 4 through 6, Level 2 is for ages 7 through 9, and Level 3 is for ages 10 through 13. Placement considers age, size, coordination, skill level, and what the school describes as fight IQ, with the goal of creating an appropriate balance of safety and challenge. Training emphasizes confidence, discipline, awareness, control, and real-world self-defense. The program also addresses anti-bullying and supports children as they develop both on and off the mat.
Mako offers kickboxing for children ages 7 and older, either as part of a jiu-jitsu membership or as a standalone program. These classes focus on coordination, confidence, striking fundamentals, control, and discipline in a structured and positive setting. The school also offers a Teens Jiu-Jitsu program for students who have outgrown youth classes but are not yet ready for adult training. This program is designed to build technical skill, confidence, and real-world self-defense in a focused environment.
Adult students can train in jiu-jitsu with the gi, without the gi, or in both formats. The adult program is open to beginners, advanced students, and competitors, with classes focused on practical technique, live training, conditioning, and real-world self-defense. The school describes the environment as supportive and team-driven, giving students a place to build skill and confidence while training at different experience levels. Adult kickboxing combines technique, conditioning, and intensity, with an emphasis on practical striking skills, strength, endurance, overall fitness, and self-defense. No previous experience is required for the adult kickboxing program.
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing is located in Tucson near the southwest corner of Speedway Boulevard and Pantano Road. Prospective students can review the school's schedule, start a free trial, or contact the school by call or text to learn more and get started. Visitors can expect programs organized by age and experience, instruction in jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, and training that connects physical skills with confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense.