Mendez Jiujitsu

Calling All Local Businesses! Help Us Protect Our Kids While Supporting Our Community!
The Knee High Killaz Back-to-School Bullyproof Boot Camp is happening Sunday , July 26 at MMA 101 in Glendale, and we're looking for community partners to help make this event a success!
We're especially looking for: • Insurance agencies • Daycare centers • Preschools • Private schools and charter schools • Pediatric and family medical offices • Dental and orthodontic offices • Chiropractic clinics • Physical therapy clinics • Child therapists and counseling centers • Tutoring and learning centers • After-school programs • Youth sports organizations • Real estate agents • Mortgage lenders • Banks and credit unions • Family restaurants • Local retail businesses • Fitness and wellness businesses • Any company that believes in investing in the next generation!
Sponsorship Opportunities

Tier 1: Donate coupons, samples, gift certificates, or promotional items for participant bags.

Tier 2: $100 sponsorship plus promotional items. Your logo will be featured on the official gear bags given to registered kids, and you can include marketing materials in each bag. only 4 available

Tier 3: $200 Premium sponsorship. Includes everything in
Tier 2 plus recognition on our event marketing and social media before, during, and after the event plus Premium placement on gear bags flyers and banner as the presenting sponsor only 1 available

We're also hosting a school supply drive, with all donated supplies going to a local school to help students in need.
This is more than advertising—it's an opportunity to show local families that your business is committed to creating a safer, stronger community.
If your business would like to become a sponsor or you'd like more information, send us a direct message today. Let's work together to empower kids with confidence, awareness, and the skills to stand up to bullying.

Event Location: MMA 101 6960 N. 57th Dr. Glendale, AZ 85301

Together, we can make a lasting impact—one child at a time.

Jiu-Jitsu is an art... and every artist has their own style.
There isn't just one "right" way to do everything. There are plenty of ways to solve the same problem, and that's part of what makes jiu-jitsu so creative and so much fun.
But creativity without understanding is just guessing.
When you improvise or develop your own style, your technique still has to meet the fundamental standards that make it work. Proper mechanics, leverage, timing, base, posture, and connection don't disappear just because a move looks different. Those concepts are what determine whether a technique is truly effective or just looks cool on social media.
Everyone will have their own flavor, which is why cross-training is so valuable. Training with different people exposes you to new ideas, forces you to make adjustments, and helps you grow.
As instructors, though, our responsibility is to build a strong foundation first. Once students understand the core concepts, then they can create, adapt, and make jiu-jitsu their own.
With endless techniques available online today, don't judge a move by how flashy it looks. Filter everything through sound concepts and mechanics. If the fundamentals are there, you've probably found something worth exploring. If they aren't, it's probably just a showpiece.
Master the principles. Express yourself through the art.

Tuesday night of Jiu-Jitsu at MMA 101 with the No Breaks Jiu-Jitsu Team!
Tonight was all about Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) games from start to finish, helping everyone learn through movement, problem-solving, and live situations.
Then in nogi attack and defend leg lock flow.
The kids had an absolute blast finishing class with our Crocodiles & Penguins game. They worked hard, learned a lot, and had a ton of fun!
Join us again Thursday for both Gi and No-Gi training. Whether you're just getting started or have years on the mats, we'd love to have you train with us!

📍 MMA 101
6960 N. 57th Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85301

🚨 COMING SOON 🚨
🥋 Knee High Killaz Back to School Bullyproof Boot Camp 🥋
This summer we’re bringing kids together for a powerful day of confidence, discipline, and self-defense training!
Kids will learn: ✅ Bully prevention strategies
✅ Confidence-building skills
✅ Real-world self-defense concepts
✅ Teamwork, focus, and respect
✅ Jiu-Jitsu based movement and games
📚 We’re also proud to support our community with a Back to School Supply Drive to help local students start the school year prepared!

🎒 The first 20 kids registered will receive a FREE Knee High Killaz gear bag!

More details, registration information, and community partners will be announced soon.

The event will be
📅 July 26
📍 MMA 101
6960 N 57th Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301

Interested in having your child participate or supporting this community event? Comment below or send us a message!

Email : [email protected]
Text: 6234992991

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER. 🚨
The next chapter begins THIS TUESDAY.
Join us for the premiere of the Mendez Jiu-Jitsu Residency at MMA 101 as Professor Nestor Mendez begins a 6-month teaching residency with the No Breaks Jiu-Jitsu team.
This isn't just another class—it's the start of something special. For the next six months, we'll be building skills, growing together, and creating a training environment where everyone is welcome.

🥋 Tuesday Schedule • Kids – 5:30 PM • Adults Gi – 6:30 PM • Adults No-Gi – 7:30 PM

📍 MMA 101 6960 N. 57th Dr. Glendale, AZ 85301

This is an open invitation to the entire Arizona Jiu-Jitsu community. Whether you're a white belt or a black belt, whether you train with us or at another academy, come experience the beginning of this new journey.
One mat. One community.
Come train. Come learn. Come roll.

There are moments in life that remind you why you've never stopped believing in the journey.

Today is one of those moments.

Starting Tuesday I have the honor of leading the Jiu-Jitsu program at MMA 101 while Professor Brian takes a six-month leave of absence. This is a temporary role, and we're all looking forward to having him back on the mats whenever he's able to stop in and train with us.

Stepping into someone else's team isn't about changing what they've built—it's about honoring it. Professor Brian has poured his heart into this team, and my goal is to continue building on that foundation with respect, hard work, and a commitment to every student who walks through those doors.

For those who know my story, this opportunity means more than just teaching classes. It's another chance to do what I love most: help people grow through Jiu-Jitsu, on and off the mats. Every class is an opportunity to build confidence, discipline, resilience, and a family that pushes each other to be better.

I'll also be offering private lessons out of MMA 101 for anyone looking to take their training to the next level.

To Coach Sean thank you for believing in me and trusting me with this opportunity. To Professor Brian, thank you for welcoming me into your team and placing your faith in me to guide your team while you're away. That trust is something I don't take lightly.

To the MMA 101 family: I can't wait to get to know each of you. My promise is simple—I will show up every day prepared, give you everything I have, and work alongside you to help every student become the best version of themselves.

A new chapter begins Tuesday.

Let's get to work.

🚨 BIG NEWS IS COMING... 🚨

Sometimes the journey takes you exactly where you're supposed to be.

A new chapter is about to begin, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.

Stay tuned... I'll be sharing some exciting news later tonight. 👊🥋

Congratulations Professor Albe Tremblay 3 years as a black belt.
Love you bro

Great night on the mats at MMA 101! I got in some quality gi and no-gi rounds with the No Breaks Jiu-Jitsu crew.
A huge thank you to Professor Brian and Coach Sean for the warm welcome and the opportunity to train. I appreciate the hospitality and look forward to getting back on the mats with you all again soon!