What Happens When You Train With True World Champions?

You get more than techniques.

You gain access to decades of elite experience, proven championship systems, and a mindset forged on the world’s biggest stages.

At Checkmat Phoenix, you’re not learning from hobbyists or part-time coaches. You're being mentored by Professor Mayko Araújo and Professor Karen Antunes — two of the most respected names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

You develop real skill, faster.

Because you’re learning what actually works — the same techniques that have dominated at IBJJF Worlds, Pan Ams, and the FIVE Super League.

You train with a champion's mindset.

Mayko and Karen don’t just teach moves — they pass on the discipline, focus, and strategy that build champions on and off the mat.

You’re part of something bigger.

This isn’t just a gym. It’s a team. A lineage. A world-class community built by athletes who live what they teach — and are still evolving every day.

Whether you’re a white belt just starting your journey or an athlete hungry for the next level…

This is where potential becomes progress. And progress becomes legacy.