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Alliance Jiu Jitsu - Northwest Arkansas
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cave Springs, 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
- 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancejjnorthwestarkansas.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (479) 402-4914
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Augusto, despite actively competing in championships, humbly dedicates his time to teaching kids in Northwest Arkansas.”
“We looked into Alliance after seeing one of their students perform well at a recent tournament.”
“It's here that I honed my skills, learned the art of self-defense, and discovered the power within myself.”
“Whether or not you are a casual beginner student or an advanced color belt you will find the coaches here can take your technical skills to a higher level.”
Other martial arts here
“Moreover, Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of NWA offers a unique opportunity to engage in friendly wrestling sessions with members of the opposite sex.”
“This incredible training gym has provided me with an immersive experience, introducing me to the disciplines of karate, taekwondo, and kung fu.”
What members say
“The gym is great, there is world class instruction and an incredibly encouraging team atmosphere.”
“Whether or not you are a casual beginner student or an advanced color belt you will find the coaches here can take your technical skills to a higher level.”
“Friendly atmosphere and they will meet you wherever you are on your fitness journey and give you encouragement to pursue your goals.”
“Among all the techniques I learned, one stood out as the pinnacle of martial arts supremacy—the legendary judy chop.”
“We looked into Alliance after seeing one of their students perform well at a recent tournament.”
“We looked into Alliance after seeing one of their students perform well at a recent tournament.”
From the reviews
Exceptional Jiu Jitsu school with dedicated instructors. The facilities at Alliance are top-notch. The training area is spacious, clean and well-maintained, providing ample space for group and one-one classes.
Best place to train in northwest Arkansas by far. Gui is worldclass, the community is very supportive, and it feels like family when I walk in the door. The new location is awesome. It is now a fun place to hang out and is more than a gym. It’s like a community center for jiu jitsu.
I started training at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of NWA a year ago. It has been one of the best decisions if my life. Great facility, environment and people. It has become a second home and family. They offer a very accommodating class schedule with morning, mid-day, and evening classes.
I love everything about this gym from the facilities to the people who train here. Whether or not you are a casual beginner student or an advanced color belt you will find the coaches here can take your technical skills to a higher level.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu - Northwest Arkansas
Alliance Jiu Jitsu - Northwest 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 - Northwest 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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