BJJ in Queen Creek

Queen Creek, the growing Southeast Valley community, is served by **Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu**, founded by Professor Claudio Ribeiro — a black belt whose lineage traces through Antonio Claudio (Tonicao), a student of both Rolls Gracie and Rickson Gracie. That lineage depth (Rolls and Rickson are among the most technically revered names in the Gracie family) is uncommon at the suburb level and is the distinguishing credential for Solid Ground. The academy runs a practical BJJ curriculum with an emphasis on functional technique over sport specialization — consistent with the Rolls/Rickson branch's historical focus on effective jiu-jitsu. For students in the southeast Queen Creek corridor, this is the only dedicated BJJ academy in the immediate area.