BJJ in Avondale

Avondale's BJJ scene is anchored by **ABUNAI MMA**, one of the most complete martial arts programs in the West Valley. Founded by Professor Eddie Suniga — a BJJ black belt under Paul Nava and Samir Chantre of Ares BJJ, who later earned his 1st through 3rd degrees under Jay Pages of the Caio Terra Association — the academy offers BJJ (gi and no-gi), Judo, MMA, Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). Suniga also holds a Judo black belt, which carries through into the curriculum. The instructor bench is unusually deep for a suburb gym: multiple brown belt coaches are on staff alongside the head instructor, and the program is Arizona ESA-approved for youth students. Adult pricing is $179/mo per discipline (unlimited), with a free week trial. The combination of Ares BJJ and Caio Terra Association lineage in a single instructor is a notable pedigree for the West Valley.