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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas
4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maumelle, Arkansas
Part of Alliance
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliance-jiujitsu-of-arkansas.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 501-259-4537
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“F4 Martial Arts Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Fitness and Kickboxing for adults, children and teens.”
“F4 Martial Arts Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Fitness and Kickboxing for adults, children and teens.”
“The classes are offered four days per week with "open mat" usually provided Sunday.”
“Awesome gym, my first time on the mats and very happy with the instructors and program.”
Other martial arts here
“F4 Martial Arts Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Fitness and Kickboxing for adults, children and teens.”
What members say
“Awesome gym, my first time on the mats and very happy with the instructors and program.”
“F4 Martial Arts Academy, the official affiliate of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Arkansas the premiere Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training academy in North America.”
From the reviews
The instructors are very knowledgeable and do a great job imparting that knowledge to students during class. They work well with kids and adults. They understand that folks just starting need encouragement, and they provide that encouragement because they genuinely want to see their students succeed.
F4 Martial Arts Academy, the official affiliate of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Arkansas the premiere Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training academy in North America. F4 Martial Arts Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Fitness and Kickboxing for adults, children and teens. Located in North Little Rock near Maumelle.
Awesome gym, my first time on the mats and very happy with the instructors and program. Highly recommend!
The staff is very proficient and patient with new comers. I felt welcome the moment I walked in the door. I highly recommend this gym
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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