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ARTE BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Conway, Arkansas
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 501-502-4304
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You will learn solid jiu-jitsu fundamentals and concepts, not just flashy techniques.”
“The environment is welcoming, disciplined, and family-friendly, with high-level instruction for kids, teens, and adults.”
“I participate in the Women's class, No-gi and Gi classes.”
“The environment is welcoming, disciplined, and family-friendly, with high-level instruction for kids, teens, and adults.”
“Professor Ataide Rafael is a phenomenal instructor and competitor with a wealth of experience and an undeniable passion for the art.”
“He creates an incredible environment where students of all levels feel welcome and motivated to improve.”
What members say
“Coach Ataide is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about his students’ growth—both on and off the mats.”
“The environment is welcoming, disciplined, and family-friendly, with high-level instruction for kids, teens, and adults.”
“My family loves training with Coach Ataide & Coach Carla ❤️ come join us for good training, awesome people but mainly a great family ❤️”
“The technical details he shares have transformed my game, and his mentorship has gone beyond the mats, teaching valuable life lessons.”
“Professor Ataide Rafael is a phenomenal instructor and competitor with a wealth of experience and an undeniable passion for the art.”
“Specially for women who are interested in training the art.”
From the reviews
“I’ve been a student of Professor Ataíde at Art BJJ for almost 10 years, and I can confidently say he is the best! His dedication, knowledge, and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are unmatched. He creates an incredible environment where students of all levels feel welcome and motivated to improve.
I have trained under Professor Ataide for the last eight years and he is hands down one of the best in the world. Professor Ataide Rafael is a phenomenal instructor and competitor with a wealth of experience and an undeniable passion for the art.
I was scared to try a new gym, but am thankful I gave ArteBJJ a try! I have been training here a year and could not be happier. The school is clean, mats are sanitized daily and Coach Ataide and Coach Carla are always making improvements to make the gym better as we grow.
Coach Ataide provides exceptional coaching, recognized for developing world champions. This gym is a very clean and family friendly environment.
New to BJJ? Start at ARTE BJJ
ARTE BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 ARTE 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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