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Carlson Gracie Las Vegas

5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Vegas, Nevada

Part of Carlson Gracie

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule carlsongracielv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 702-384-6786

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Carlson Gracie Las Vegas, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 27 mentions

“Amazing Experience for Kids at Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas As a parent, finding the right environment for my children to learn and grow is of utmost importance.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Professor Bryan always shows up to coach my son at all of his tournaments.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you are looking for a new hobby, and would like to exercise and learn some self-defense at the same time, Carlson-Gracie Las Vegas is the place for you!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great location Fun atmosphere Great classes for all levels and all ages Professor Bryan is very attentive to all students.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 57 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“The head professor is amazing, very patient with the students, and the mats are always cleaned daily.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Great location Fun atmosphere Great classes for all levels and all ages Professor Bryan is very attentive to all students.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm and friendly staff who made us feel like part of the family (Make sure to give Erica at the front desk a big bull dog hug!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“My sons have gained so much respect, confidence, and have learned amazing skills and techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu has had an incredible positive impact on my children's lives. They have become more confident, focused, and respectful both on and off the mat.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“He’s always there for every competition, no matter how far he has to travel, coaching you every step of the way.”

From the reviews

Carlson Gracie Las Vegas is a wonderful gym to have your kids learn brazilian jiu-jitsu. Professor Bryan is an amazing coach. He truly cares for his students. I highly recommend Carlson Gracie Las Vegas

★★★★★ — Ida, Feb 2024

Great gym. It’s clean and everyone is nice and respectful. Prof Bryan is awesome and super helpful. They have kids and adults classes so everyone is welcome here. Love this place.

★★★★★ — Trihna, Apr 2023

Amazing Experience for Kids at Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas As a parent, finding the right environment for my children to learn and grow is of utmost importance. I am thrilled to share our outstanding experience at Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas.

★★★★★ — Ernesto, Jul 2024

I have & had the pleasure of training with coach Brian for the last 6 months here in Carlson Gracie Las Vegas. Coach Brian has a natural ability for teaching and a great mind for BJJ, his ability to help you understand concepts and help you develop new skills is on an elite level.

★★★★★ — Manuel, Sep 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie Las Vegas

Carlson Gracie Las Vegas 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Carlson Gracie Las Vegas

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Carlson Gracie Las Vegas

3490 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV89120

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