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Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Part of Carlson Gracie
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 (ages 4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coyotebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-340-1836
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We really love the academy my kids have really improved in their social skills and have become more confident in themselves not even 6 months they were winning their first match!”
“Not only that but BOTH professors came to her birthday with their teen daughter to make a special appearance for her birthday!”
“He’s now 10 years old and a gray belt and competed in two different tournaments and absolutely loves the coaching staff and the team.”
“He taught a great bow and arrow sequence that worked great when I tried it at open mat back home.”
“The self defense learned is invaluable and the love is irreplaceable!”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist looking to expand your skills, I highly recommend Coyote BJJ.”
Other martial arts here
“The school offers a wide range of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both youth and adults, Muay Thai for all ages, and Judo.”
“The school offers a wide range of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both youth and adults, Muay Thai for all ages, and Judo.”
What members say
“Everyone there is so nice and The professor and coaches are very knowledgeable in old school, jiu, jitsu, and that is where I want and my daughter, my granddaughter, to go.”
“Everyone, I mean EVERYONE - the Professor, Coach Gabby, the other coaches, the adults, the kids - everyone, were very welcoming, encouraging, and kind.”
“My daughter has been attending this gym for more than a year, and soon after I also started after my family had been telling me about it, now we love it!”
“I recently started going too, it's challenging and a great workout for the family.”
“In less than a month, I saw my child's mindset change. They became more disciplined, respectful, and motivated.”
“He’s now 10 years old and a gray belt and competed in two different tournaments and absolutely loves the coaching staff and the team.”
From the reviews
I was in town for the day and set out looking for a school I could drop in on. After looking at all the gyms in town this was the only one with a morning class. When I called Professor Souza he invited me in and made me feel very welcome.
My daughter started the Jujitsu after-school program and loved it! She wanted to learn more we started taking her to more classes outside of school has learned so much. The environment is very family oriented and very welcoming they truly care about their students.
This is a great gym. My son has been coming to this gym for almost a year. He’s now 10 years old and a gray belt and competed in two different tournaments and absolutely loves the coaching staff and the team. It’s also great for making friends.
Coyote BJJ is an exceptional martial arts school that has truly become a second home for my family and me. Under the guidance of Professor Daniel Souza, we have been training here for about 1.5 years, and the experience has been nothing short of transformative.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team
Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team 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 Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team
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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