Ares BJJ Phoenix Martial Arts Programs
Ares BJJ Phoenix, 10402 N 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
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Ares BJJ Phoenix Martial Arts Programs offers Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Women’s Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self defense, fitness, Adult Movement Mechanics, and Mini Rollers. The programs take place in a very family oriented gym with a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and the facility is described as super clean, with a clean area and practiced social distancing.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price: Exclusive offer for local Arizona residents.
Since opening, Ares BJJ Phoenix Martial Arts Programs has been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time through martial arts, education, and coaching, and it strives to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. The program states that it takes pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal goals and strongly believes that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Across all programs, students learn skill sets to protect themselves through a realistic and practical approach.
The leadership team includes Professor Jacob Lee Erdman as Ares BJJ Phoenix Lead Professor and Owner, Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho as Ares BJJ Founder, Keven Carrasco as Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor, and Kristina Fuzie as General Manager. Professor Jacob Lee Erdman is a Black Belt under Professor Queixinho and teaches both kids and adult programs. Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Keven Carrasco is a Black Belt and Assistant Instructor under Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho, and Kristina Fuzie has many years of experience in customer service.
Jacob Erdman’s accomplishments include: 2022 IBJJF World Master – 2nd Brown Belt; 2021 IBJJF Phoenix Open 1st place Gi Champion Purple Belt; 2020 IBJJF Fresno Open 1st place Gi Champion Purple Belt; 2019 IBJJF World Masters 1st place Gi Champion Blue Belt; and 2019 IBJJF Fresno Open 1st place Gi Champion Blue Belt. Keven Carrasco’s accomplishments include: 2019 Rooster Purple Belt IBJJF World Champion; 2020 IBJJF Pan Am Champion Brown Belt; 2021 Third Coast Grappling Champion Black Belt; 2020 IBJJF Pan Am 1st Place Champion Brown Belt; 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour 1st Place Champion Brown Belt; 2020 Spyder Invitational in Korea 3rd Place Brown Belt; 2019 IBJJF Gi World’s 1st Place Champion Purple Belt; 2019 IBJJF No Gi 2nd Place Champion; 2019 IBJJF Gi 1st Place Atlanta Summer Open Champion; 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour 1st Place Champion; and 2019 IBJJF San Jose International Open 1st Place Champion.
Parents and participants describe the facility as super clean, with friendly staff and professors, and as a very family oriented gym. One testimonial states that the professor, coaches, and staff are extremely helpful with the kids. Another describes it as an amazing place and environment for kids to learn jiu jitsu and be themselves, with instructors who are super patient. A further comment notes a clean area, practiced social distancing, and an overall great experience.
The program notes that Phoenix members have seen improvements in as little as 7 days. It states that parents love the Phoenix Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches self defense and life skills like focus, discipline, and respect. The Teen Martial Arts program is described as combining confidence-raising fitness and self defense, the Adult Martial Arts program as combining fitness with fun, and the Women’s Martial Arts program as focusing on real-world self defense skills. The program also notes that it has classes in Phoenix and surrounding areas for kids, teens, and adults, and that it offers world class instructors with high-level competition accomplishments. Families are advised to wear comfortable clothes suitable for sports and to bring a water bottle to martial arts classes.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price: Exclusive offer for local Arizona residents.
Since opening, Ares BJJ Phoenix Martial Arts Programs has been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time through martial arts, education, and coaching, and it strives to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. The program states that it takes pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal goals and strongly believes that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Across all programs, students learn skill sets to protect themselves through a realistic and practical approach.
The leadership team includes Professor Jacob Lee Erdman as Ares BJJ Phoenix Lead Professor and Owner, Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho as Ares BJJ Founder, Keven Carrasco as Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor, and Kristina Fuzie as General Manager. Professor Jacob Lee Erdman is a Black Belt under Professor Queixinho and teaches both kids and adult programs. Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Keven Carrasco is a Black Belt and Assistant Instructor under Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho, and Kristina Fuzie has many years of experience in customer service.
Jacob Erdman’s accomplishments include: 2022 IBJJF World Master – 2nd Brown Belt; 2021 IBJJF Phoenix Open 1st place Gi Champion Purple Belt; 2020 IBJJF Fresno Open 1st place Gi Champion Purple Belt; 2019 IBJJF World Masters 1st place Gi Champion Blue Belt; and 2019 IBJJF Fresno Open 1st place Gi Champion Blue Belt. Keven Carrasco’s accomplishments include: 2019 Rooster Purple Belt IBJJF World Champion; 2020 IBJJF Pan Am Champion Brown Belt; 2021 Third Coast Grappling Champion Black Belt; 2020 IBJJF Pan Am 1st Place Champion Brown Belt; 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour 1st Place Champion Brown Belt; 2020 Spyder Invitational in Korea 3rd Place Brown Belt; 2019 IBJJF Gi World’s 1st Place Champion Purple Belt; 2019 IBJJF No Gi 2nd Place Champion; 2019 IBJJF Gi 1st Place Atlanta Summer Open Champion; 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu Jitsu World Tour 1st Place Champion; and 2019 IBJJF San Jose International Open 1st Place Champion.
Parents and participants describe the facility as super clean, with friendly staff and professors, and as a very family oriented gym. One testimonial states that the professor, coaches, and staff are extremely helpful with the kids. Another describes it as an amazing place and environment for kids to learn jiu jitsu and be themselves, with instructors who are super patient. A further comment notes a clean area, practiced social distancing, and an overall great experience.
The program notes that Phoenix members have seen improvements in as little as 7 days. It states that parents love the Phoenix Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches self defense and life skills like focus, discipline, and respect. The Teen Martial Arts program is described as combining confidence-raising fitness and self defense, the Adult Martial Arts program as combining fitness with fun, and the Women’s Martial Arts program as focusing on real-world self defense skills. The program also notes that it has classes in Phoenix and surrounding areas for kids, teens, and adults, and that it offers world class instructors with high-level competition accomplishments. Families are advised to wear comfortable clothes suitable for sports and to bring a water bottle to martial arts classes.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
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