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Carlson Gracie Green Valley
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Henderson, Nevada
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 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule carlsongraciegreenvalley.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (702) 506-3515
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45–7 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45–7 AM, 4:15–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–7 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:45–7 AM, 4:15–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In fact, I was so impressed that I enrolled my daughter when she reached the age of 6, and I have plans to enroll my son here as well when he turns 3.”
“A helpful tip: The 6am classes provide an experience akin to private lessons, offering focused attention and personalized guidance.”
“Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, or just getting in a great workout, this is the place.”
“The coaching is top-tier—technical, structured, and supportive whether you’re brand new or more experienced.”
What members say
“Great environment, great professors and amazing teammates wouldn’t want to train anywhere else”
“Carlson and Gracie has been a blessing on my life they are the most amazing people with the most wonderful environment that is inclusive and warm welcoming!”
“Carlson and Gracie has been a blessing on my life they are the most amazing people with the most wonderful environment that is inclusive and warm welcoming!”
“Their attention to detail, clear communication and camaraderie brings so much value to our BJJ community.”
“I have witnessed a remarkable growth in my son's self-confidence since he joined, making it one of the most beneficial and rewarding experiences he has ever had.”
“Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, or just getting in a great workout, this is the place.”
From the reviews
The instructors at this facility are truly exceptional. I have been undergoing training for approximately a year, and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of instruction.
Came here while I was in town and my kid had a great time training. Team was nice and used some unique techniques
My daughter and I have been training at Carlson Gracie Green Valley for almost three years now, and there’s truly nowhere else we would go. From day one, we felt welcomed. The coaching is top-tier—technical, structured, and supportive whether you’re brand new or more experienced.
Amazing humans run this place, they have changed so many peoples lives including mine. I would always show up to class feeling something and then leave an entire new person. Humbled and grateful for them. I have never done any grappling before I began going about 9 months ago.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Green Valley
Carlson Gracie Green Valley 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 Green Valley
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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