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Freedom Haulers AZvia Google

2 months ago

I’ve been training Jiu-Jitsu since 2015 and moved to Arizona a couple of years ago. When I got here, I was looking for a gym that felt open-minded and laid back (somewhere without the cult-like vibe you sometimes see) and a place I could enjoy No-Gi training and decompress from everyday life. Van Buren JiuJitsu checked all of those boxes for me. Jonathan is a great coach and, more importantly, a genuinely good human being. The atmosphere is welcoming, the training is solid, and safe. Finding this gym made settling into Arizona a lot easier for me. If you’re looking for a Jiu-Jitsu school that’s real, and focused on good training without the ego, this is a great place to be.

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Kimberly Lopez-Guzmanvia Google

3 months ago

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the business owner. The kids' class had just ended, and Coach Jonathan came over to talk with me and my two daughters. I signed my kids up for a trial class. At the time, my girls were 10 and 7. We went back the following day. My oldest was with Coach Jonathan in the big kids' class on one side of the mat, and the 6 to 9-year-olds were on the other side with his wife, Coach Angelica. My girls had such a blast. I signed them up. About six months later, I signed up for the women's class. We quickly made friends, and it's now been three years of training. My girls are gray and white belts, and I'm a white belt with three stripes. VBJJ is a small, family-owned business, a very family-oriented establishment, and overall a great community with a great vibe. If you're looking for a sport that will help your kids with discipline, bullying, building confidence, or maybe for yourself to learn some self-defense skills or try a new spot to train, come and check out Van Buren Jiu Jitsu. You won't regret it.

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Ryan Hardyvia Google

4 months ago

I visited Van Buren while I was on a business trip because I wanted to get some training in. They were so friendly, the atmosphere was very laid back, and the instruction from Jonathan was mind blowing and incredible. This place single handedly gave me a new perspective on training. It was very challenging but I left with some very useful skills that I took with me to my regular training and I showed immediate improvement. I’m blown away by their approach to training, and it was just what I needed to improve my game. Everyone was friendly, and accommodating, I felt like I belonged, and was treated as if I had been training there for years. Huge thanks to the Jonathan Van Buren and training partners for letting me experience a challenging and incredible approach to training.

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Vin & Jayvia Google

4 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Van Buren Jiu Jitsu! Our daughter looks forward to every class and has learned valuable self-defense skills, but also confidence, teamwork, and respect. Jonathan, Angelica and all the other coaches are amazing with the kids — fun but firm in all the right ways. 10/10 recommend!

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Nathan Thorpvia Google

5 months ago

From the moment you walk in, you feel the sense of family, respect, and hard work that sets this gym apart. Coach VB leads with experience, patience, intensity and genuine care for every student—whether you’re just starting out or competing at a high level. The training atmosphere pushes you to grow, both on and off the mats, and the teammates here are some of the most supportive people you’ll ever meet. I’ve trained at other gyms, but nothing compares to the community and quality of instruction at VanBuren. They’ve helped me level up my game, stay disciplined, and continue tro get better Jiu-Jitsu more every day. They also lead by example on how to become a better person on and off the mat. If you’re looking for a place that values growth, humility, family and hard work, this is the gym. Nathan thorp