Checkmat Phoenix - Mayko & Karen

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

🔥 CHECKMAT REPRESENTING THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

We’re proud to announce that three of our students will be competing at 313 this Friday, May 2nd, in Phoenix, AZ! 💪🥋

They’ve been putting in the work, showing discipline, and now it’s time to step on the big stage and represent our team. Let’s show them support and cheer them on! 👏🔥

📍 Hyatt Regency – Phoenix, AZ
📅 Friday, May 2nd

Good luck to our athletes — let’s go CHECKMAT! 🟡⚫️

Fight2Win CheckmatFamily

03/19/2026

Today is a day to celebrate!

Happy Birthday to our head coach, Michael Araújo.

We want to thank you for all the energy, dedication, and passion you bring to the mats every single day. Whether it’s with the kids, the adults, or every student who walks through our doors, it’s clear how much you truly care about each person’s growth.

Your commitment goes far beyond training — you inspire, motivate, and help shape not only great athletes, but better people.

We’re grateful to have you leading our team.

Wishing you health, success, and many more achievements ahead. You truly deserve it!

Oss 👊

02/12/2026

Have you ever thought about training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Or putting your kids on the mat?

Now imagine doing it with the best:
& — parents of three, black belts, world champions, and true BJJ leaders. They live and breathe the art every day and are ready to teach you and your family.

Don’t waste your time ,train with the best. You deserve the best place. 🥋🔥

01/30/2026

🚨 NEW BABY CLASS 🚨

We’re excited to announce our Baby Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class for ages 3–4 🥋

A fun, safe, and structured environment to build coordination, discipline, and confidence.

📍 Checkmat Phoenix
🗓 Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 4:30 PM

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas! ✨🎄

We wish all of our students and families a Merry Christmas filled with peace, health, and happiness.
Thank you for being part of the Checkmat Phoenix family 🥋❤️

With gratitude,
Mayko & Karen

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Our 6 AM class this morning was amazing — great energy and a strong crew starting the holiday the best way possible. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Thanksgiving with us on the mats.

Enjoy the day with your families, eat well, and get some good rest.
See you at the next training! 🦃🥋🔥

11/18/2025

Congratulations to all of our students who competed at the World League!
We’re proud of every one of you ,great effort, great energy, and great teamwork.
Keep pushing, keep improving, and keep representing!

11/12/2025

CHECKMAT PHOENIX PRESENTS 🥋🔥
SEMINAR AND BELT PROMOTION

📅 Saturday, November 22nd
🕙 10:00 AM

Come train with the current IBJJF World Champion, 3x World Champion, and holder of multiple major titles — ! 👑

An exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the best in the world!
Don’t miss it — this will be legendary. 💥

Let’s go! OSS!

08/20/2025

Kids Vibe Class – fun, confidence, and Jiu-Jitsu for the little champions! 🥋✨

07/01/2025

🔥 4th of July Open Mat! 🔥
This Friday, July 4th at 10:00 AM, we’re hosting a huge Open Mat here at Checkmat Phoenix!

All Checkmat Affiliations are welcome to join us for this special holiday training.
Adults, kids (ages 8+), and all skill levels are invited!

🇺🇸 Let’s celebrate Independence Day the best way we know — on the mats!

See you on the mat! OSS!