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Animal Instincts Muay Thai & BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Henderson, Nevada
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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aimuaythaibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (725) 400-5636
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–12 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Also great woman’s class for body conditioning and to learn some striking while my daughter does competitive jiu-jitsu classes.”
“Whether you are looking to get in shape, learn self defense or have your little ones built confidence and character, this is the place to be.”
“Starters such as my self felt very comfortable and welcome, really for all skill levels, coaches are enthusiastic and good teachers.”
Other martial arts here
“coach was super knowledgeable extremely helpful anybody looking to train Muay Thai or jujutsu I would definitely recommend them here.”
“The best Martial Arts (Muay Thai, BJJ and Boxing) in Henderson / Las Vegas NV.”
What members say
“coach was super knowledgeable extremely helpful anybody looking to train Muay Thai or jujutsu I would definitely recommend them here.”
“I was hesitant of going to a martial arts gyms cus others iv walked into seemed intimidating but they very friendly and welcoming.”
“Always a fun, welcoming environment with lots of support from the coach and fellow class mates!”
“The warm up was a killer( in a good way), the partner drills were well explained and coach walked around and corrected small details👍.”
“Also great woman’s class for body conditioning and to learn some striking while my daughter does competitive jiu-jitsu classes.”
“My daughters and son both train here and love it.”
From the reviews
Great place to train bjj and Muay Thai. I’ve known coach Maurice for 2 years now and I am glad to see he has his own gym now. I just started training there and I have two of my boys who attend the kids class. I enjoy going there it’s a family oriented place.
I signed up wanting to try Muay Thai, iv never taken any martial arts classes before I was slightly nervous but Kayla and Coach Mo made me feel very comfortable, they were always making sure I was doing good and explained anything that I was unsure about with my form or technique.
This place is great! The trainers always provide a welcome atmosphere to everyone. My daughters and son both train here and love it. The coaches have really impacted my kids by giving them self confidence, having a fun environment and teach them how to defend themselves.
Starters such as my self felt very comfortable and welcome, really for all skill levels, coaches are enthusiastic and good teachers. Look for coach Richard, Brian, Maurice they are wizards at the game with very detailed instructions.
New to BJJ? Start at Animal Instincts Muay Thai & BJJ
Animal Instincts Muay Thai & BJJ 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 Animal Instincts Muay Thai & BJJ
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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