Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA in Surprise, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Surprise, Arizona, United States — one of 8 gyms in Surprise on the Mat Track directory. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on provinggroundmma.com and @proving_groundmma.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu MMA

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Details

12851 West Bell Road, Suite 102, Surprise 85378

provinggroundmma.com

Mon, Wed 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Tue, Thu 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Affiliation: Ares BJJ

Open since 2005

(623) 278-7330 @proving_groundmma Facebook

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Class schedule · partial

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Mon

Adult BJJ (Fundamentals)07:00

Kids No-Gi17:00

Kids No-Gi17:10

Adult Jiu-Jitsu 101 (MAT 2)18:00

Kids Striking (MAT 2)18:00

Adult No-Gi Mixed Levels20:30

Tue

Adult Striking (Sparring)07:00

Adult No-Gi (Fundamentals)17:00

Kids No-Gi18:00

Adult No-Gi (Fundamentals)19:00

Adult Advanced No-Gi20:30

Wed

Adult Striking07:00

Adult No-Gi (Fundamentals)17:00

Kids BJJ17:10

Jiu-Jitsu 101 (MAT 2)18:00

Kids Striking (MAT 2)18:00

Adult BJJ (Fundamentals)19:00

Adult Mixed Levels No-Gi20:30

Thu

Adult Striking07:00

Adult BJJ (Fundamentals)17:00

Kids BJJ18:00

Adult No-Gi (Fundamentals)19:00

Adult Advanced No-Gi20:30

Fri

Adult Striking07:00

Adult BJJ Mixed Levels17:00

Kids Advanced (MAT 2)17:00

Adult No-Gi BJJ Mixed Levels18:00

Adult BJJ Mixed Levels19:30

Sat

Adult Striking11:30

Open Mat11:30

Sun

Open Mat10:00

Wrestling11:00

GrapplingStriking

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From provinggroundmma.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

Ruben VargasHead coachBJJ black belt
Master RonnieCoach
Master RubenCoach

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu?: Yes. Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu runs beginner classes, such as “Adult BJJ (Fundamentals)”.
Does Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu offer a free trial class?: Yes, Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Does Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu have kids' classes?: Yes, Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu runs kids' classes for ages 6-15.
When are adult classes at Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu?: Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu runs adult classes in the early morning (from 7am), in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu train gi or no-gi?: Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu runs no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu?: Your first class is free. No commitment required. Beginners welcome. All equipment provided. For first class, comfortable athletic wear (shorts and t-shirt) is fine.
What does Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu teach?: Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu covers self-defence, fundamentals, competition training and sparring.
Does Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu have a competition team?: Yes, Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu has a competition team.