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American Viking Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mountain Home, Arkansas

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens New

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule americanvikingbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 479-508-7355

Hours

Monday 5–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–7:30 pm
Friday 4–7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at American Viking Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“I’m grateful to have found a place (for myself and my kids) with such an awesome community and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to grow on and off the mats.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“You’re going to get great instruction for you and your kids here, and I strongly recommend them.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Both Joel and Heather are family oriented and bring an atmosphere you will feel comfortable in.”

From the reviews

Me and my wife have been training with Joel and heather for a couple of years as well as attended there class they started at our gym and I was very impressed! Myself who is very protective over my wife even more so now that she’s pregnant, I had no problem with Joel and heather rolling with her because she was in…

★★★★★ — Onewayjojo23, Jan 2026

Trainning with Joel and Heather has been a fun experience. They are very dedicated to the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu,They are very knowledgeable and bring so much on the mat. You will not be disappointed. Both Joel and Heather are family oriented and bring an atmosphere you will feel comfortable in.

★★★★★ — Kaylee, Jan 2026

I came to Mountain Home for a month and I wanted to continue training. American Viking welcomed me in, charged me a very reasonable rate for the month, and let me roll to my hearts content. The classes are an hour.

★★★★★ — John, May 2026

Great instructors and a very welcoming atmosphere. The instructors break things down in a way that makes learning fun and accessible no matter your skill level. I’m grateful to have found a place (for myself and my kids) with such an awesome community and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to grow on and off the…

★★★★★ — Brad, Mar 2026

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Your first BJJ class at American Viking Jiu-Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find American Viking Jiu-Jitsu

2761 AR-5, Mountain Home, AR72653

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