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DIVERSO BJJ | World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
- 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 diversobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-550-0870
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym is impeccably clean and welcoming and offers a wholesome comfortable atmosphere for both children and adults.”
“As a woman in jiu-jitsu, I’m especially grateful for the environment here.”
“But it was the mat culture I experienced at an open mat that I knew I found my professor and team.”
What members say
“Professor Deni is a great instructor and ensures that everyone is learning at their own pace.”
“The level of jiu-jitsu is high, but what makes this gym stand out even more is the culture they’ve built one that is supportive, respectful, and welcoming to everyone.”
“The level of jiu-jitsu is high, but what makes this gym stand out even more is the culture they’ve built one that is supportive, respectful, and welcoming to everyone.”
“Professor Denilson teaches with such clarity, passion, and attention to detail and supports every individual student to learn and train with equal focus.”
“Denilson is a world champion and high level coach with so much knowledge and experience especially at competition.”
“We were on vacation so of course we looked up an Atos to train at.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been training with professor for over a year and she has found a passion so deep. BJJ is her heart and the team is so patient and helpful. Recommend 100%
I went from Brazil to New Mexico to learn jiu-jitsu for 1 week with one of the best Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the world, @denicowboybjj, it was an incredible experience, in each class I could feel the love, passion and desire to deliver the best possible for the students.
Amazing environment where anyone feels welcome coach denilson bischiliari has the ability to teach jiu jitsu to anyone with great knowledge try a class for yourself!
Went to a short time while in town. Professor is very kind and extremely skillful. The group is extremely welcoming to novices. Don’t hesitate to go!
New to BJJ? Start at DIVERSO BJJ | World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
DIVERSO BJJ | World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 DIVERSO BJJ | World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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