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AX Jiu Jitsu Lake Tahoe
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Lake Tahoe, California
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 — 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 athletexjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-600-2195
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–2 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What members say
“Good GYM programs, Atos is a Great jujitsu programs, and good coaching everyone is super friendly, and welcoming,”
“Good GYM programs, Atos is a Great jujitsu programs, and good coaching everyone is super friendly, and welcoming,”
From the reviews
The best jiujitsu academy in town and it comes with a full gym membership as well. You can’t beat it!
This academy is stellar and head coach Rob Pyfer was great. Me and a friend came up and visited from EDH, and we were really impressed with all of the high level jiu jitsu athletes there getting ready for Worlds. They were super welcoming, and everyone was so incredibly nice. They have an awesome culture.
Awesome place and very welcoming for drop-ins. Did a class and an open mat. Lots of parking too. Very friendly environment and really great way of teaching here as well.
Good GYM programs, Atos is a Great jujitsu programs, and good coaching everyone is super friendly, and welcoming,
New to BJJ? Start at AX Jiu Jitsu Lake Tahoe
AX Jiu Jitsu Lake Tahoe 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 AX Jiu Jitsu Lake Tahoe
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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