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Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bentonville, Arkansas

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 (ages 3–12) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule eternalwarriorbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (479) 685-4400

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–1 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 32 mentions

“This is a great place for kids of any age or lifestyle to learn respect, discipline, confidence and have fun at the same time while also learning some new skills.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Professor Tony was kind enough to get me a few one on one lessons before rejoining a full BJJ class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They also periodically host women's self defense training and it's a must!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“Tony’s Uchi Mata is pretty good for the Judo guys in the area that wanna train 😎.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 87 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The owner and professor is great with all ages and really invests in anyone willing to try.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Awesome group of people very welcoming,I highly recommend this gym because of how accepting everyone is and how well coach Mathers instructs.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“Awesome group of people very welcoming,I highly recommend this gym because of how accepting everyone is and how well coach Mathers instructs.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“I really needed my kids to learn respect, discipline, and accountability from someone that wasn’t me (their Mom), while still doing something active and fun.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“This is a great place for kids of any age or lifestyle to learn respect, discipline, confidence and have fun at the same time while also learning some new skills.”

From the reviews

All three of my children (4), (8), (14), LOVE Eternal Warrior BJJ! I also love it for them. They are encouraged in the gym to do their best but we are also feeling the effects at home.

★★★★★ — Amber, Aug 2024

We signed up my son (5y) for classes during the day and he really has loved going. His focus has gotten better, bit by bit, and he is learning so much. Not just moves and BJJ specific things but other concepts like listening to instructions, cheering for others, and taking turns.

★★★★★ — Dana, Oct 2025

Both my kids deal with anxiety and sensory processing issues. It took some convincing, but I got them to agree to observe a class at Tony’s studio. I really wanted my kids to try jiu jitsu to build their confidence, maybe desensitize their sensory stuff, but also because they really don’t care for any physical…

★★★★★ — Snowflake, Mar 2026

I really needed my kids to learn respect, discipline, and accountability from someone that wasn’t me (their Mom), while still doing something active and fun. This gym was the perfect answer while being extremely rewarding for my kids.

★★★★★ — Danielle, Jul 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Eternal Warrior 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.

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 Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

1114 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR72712

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