Dark Matter Jiu Jitsu/Ares BJJ Tempe

Dark Matter Jiu Jitsu/Ares BJJ Tempe Dark Matter Jiu Jitsu is an Ares BJJ affiliate located in Tempe, AZ.

Beginner-friendly classes in a clean and comfortable facility perfect for those looking for self defense, to compete, or to just learn and have fun.

⭐️STUDENT HIGHLIGHT⭐️Tina Cardenas earned her purple belt becoming our first student to go from white belt to purple be...
08/21/2026

⭐️STUDENT HIGHLIGHT⭐️

Tina Cardenas earned her purple belt becoming our first student to go from white belt to purple belt!

Tina is the hardest worker in the room and not only has she earned her purple belt in Jiu Jitsu but this weekend she will be testing for her 2nd degree black belt in Krav Maga!

I’ve had the privilege to watch her earn her blue through black belt in Krav Maga as well as her purple belt in Jiu Jitsu not to mention competing and winning Jiu Jitsu completions Muay Thai fights running marathons and so much more she is the perfect example of what you can achieve if you just show up and put in the work!

Good luck this weekend Tina you are going to kill it and your Dark Matter family will be cheering and rooting for you!! 💪

🥋 STRIPE DAY AT DARK MATTER CADETS! 🥋Huge congratulations to our Cadets who earned new stripes on their belts this week!...
08/07/2026

🥋 STRIPE DAY AT DARK MATTER CADETS! 🥋

Huge congratulations to our Cadets who earned new stripes on their belts this week! 👏

Every stripe represents hours of hard work, focus, and showing up on the mats and we couldn’t be prouder of the effort these young grapplers are putting in.

Keep training hard, Cadets. The journey continues! 💪

Dark Matter Jiu-Jitsu | Tempe, AZ

Fun night sharing the mats with Omar! He’s been training Jiu Jitsu for 30 years and I’ve been lucky to share the mats wi...
08/04/2026

Fun night sharing the mats with Omar! He’s been training Jiu Jitsu for 30 years and I’ve been lucky to share the mats with him for almost 14 years. Since day 1 for me Omar has been there to make me the grappler and coach I am today always thankful to have him on the mats with me and the team! 🥋💪🔥

Every parent who walks into Dark Matter says some version of the same thing: “I just want my kid to have more confidence...
08/03/2026

Every parent who walks into Dark Matter says some version of the same thing: “I just want my kid to have more confidence.”

Jiu-Jitsu is the fastest way we know to get them there. Not by making them tougher, but by putting them in small, hard, winnable challenges a few times a week and letting them work it out themselves.

Swipe through for 5 things the mat gives your kid that no screen can.

We run kids Jiu Jitsu here in Tempe for ages 5 to 14, and Dark Matter Cadets is an approved AZ ESA / ClassWallet vendor. For a lot of families that means your kid’s classes are 100% covered.

First class is on us. Comment CADETS and we’ll send the details, or tap the link in bio.

📍 Kids Jiu Jitsu in Tempe, AZ · Dark Matter Cadets

Fun night on the mats great job everyone putting in the work and getting a little better everyday! 💪🥋
07/30/2026

Fun night on the mats great job everyone putting in the work and getting a little better everyday! 💪🥋

Can adults start Jiu-Jitsu with zero experience? 🥋Yes. Almost everyone on our mats did.You don’t need to be fit, young, ...
07/27/2026

Can adults start Jiu-Jitsu with zero experience? 🥋

Yes. Almost everyone on our mats did.

You don’t need to be fit, young, or coordinated — you just need to show up. Week one feels awkward. A month in, you’re hooked. And the whole time, you’re learning next to people who remember exactly what day one felt like.

The hardest part isn’t the training. It’s walking through the door.

Come find out why Jiu Jitsu in Tempe hits different at Dark Matter. Your first class is free. 👊

Comment “START” or tap the link in bio to book.

📍 Dark Matter Jiu-Jitsu — Tempe, AZ

07/26/2026

A little highlight reel from last weekends competition! Great job to all that competed you put in the work and the results showed! 💪

🏠🥋 Homeschool & After-School Families — Give Your Child the PE Class They’ll Actually Love!Looking for an activity that ...
07/23/2026

🏠🥋 Homeschool & After-School Families — Give Your Child the PE Class They’ll Actually Love!

Looking for an activity that builds confidence, friendships, fitness, and real-life skills?

Come experience Dark Matter Cadets, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for kids, with a FREE One-Week Trial!

🧒 Ages 5–14
🎓 ESA Direct Pay Eligible (approved AZ vendor through ClassWallet)
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Discounts
🕔 Kids classes Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 5:00 PM

Our classes offer so much more than martial arts.

Your child will develop:
🥋 Practical self-defense skills
💪 Strength, coordination, balance, and athleticism
❤️ Healthy exercise habits that last a lifetime
🧠 Focus, discipline, and emotional resilience
🤝 Positive friendships and healthy social interaction
🌟 Confidence that carries into everyday life

Every class is designed to challenge students while creating a fun, welcoming environment where kids encourage one another and celebrate each other’s success.

Whether your child is energetic, shy, athletic, or brand new to sports, they’ll find a place to belong at Dark Matter 🖤

📍 1525 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
📅 Book your free trial week: link in bio!

Great class last night with the team! See you all tonight for some no gi training! 💪
07/16/2026

Great class last night with the team! See you all tonight for some no gi training! 💪

Summer break doesn’t mean a break from progress. 🙌🏼While school’s out, the mat’s still open and it’s one of the best pla...
07/13/2026

Summer break doesn’t mean a break from progress. 🙌🏼

While school’s out, the mat’s still open and it’s one of the best places for kids to spend the extra hours. Structure, movement, confidence, and a room full of friends instead of a screen. Every session this summer is one more stripe closer, one more skill locked in, one more day they leave prouder than they came.

Keep the momentum going all summer. Come train.

Address

1525 E Apache Boulevard
Tempe, AZ
85281

Telephone

+14807021178

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