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White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Mesa - For kids who need confidence. Women who want strength. Adults who are done hesitating.
You found it. The place that was made for you.
The parent who didn’t know if it was right for their kid. The woman who wondered if she’d belong. The adult who’d been saying “next month” for years. They all found it. And they’re all still here.
Whether you’re a parent watching your child struggle, a women who’s tired of feeling unsafe, or an adult who keeps telling themselves they’ll start when they are ready – the fear underneath is the same.
We didn't build a gym. We built the place we wished had existed — where walking in as a complete beginner doesn't feel like a test you haven't studied for.
After years of watching students either build something real here or disappear after six weeks, we learned something that changed everything about how we operate. It was never about the martial arts. It was about whether each person felt like they belonged somewhere.
We strongly believe that Jiu-Jitsu can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
90% Retention Rate
Top 10% globally. Most gyms never ask why people leave. We made it our obsession.
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Ítalo Nunes
Owner & Head Instructor
BJJ Starting Date: 1998
Black Belt:2006
Favorite Technique: half guard
Nickname: Ventão
Main Achievements:
1 place IBJJF World Master Championship (2021)
2x 1 place IBJJF Pan Championship (2004 & 2020)
1 place IBJJF World Master Championship (2021)
Sara Fonseca
Owner & Head Instructor
BJJ Starting Date:2000
Black Belt:2013
Favorite Technique: single x guard
Main Achievements: 3x IBJJF World Europeans Championship medalist (1st place 2004)
2x IBJJF World Master Championship medalist (2020/2021)
3x IBJJF Pan Championship Medalist (2020/2021/2022)
Song Choi
Yoga Instructor
I’m a passionate yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience in elementary education, blending yoga and mindfulness to promote holistic well-being. Having taught in South Korea and the U.S.
OUR FACILITY
The mats are where it happens. But the facility is really the people on them. On any given week you’ll find a six-year-old discovering they’re braver than they thought, a woman training with people who became her closest friends, and an adult who came in two years ago saying they’d try it once. The space is just where we all decided to show up where every corner was designed to make someone feel like they belong — and come back.