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Gracie Barra Henderson
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Henderson, Nevada
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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 graciebarrahenderson.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (702) 526-3919
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They also take great pride in clean mats, and a fun and playful environment (amazing with kids).”
“Whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, compete, or simply get in shape, this is the place to do it.”
“It is an amazing sport and art that has developed great confidence, discipline, respect, self defense, fitness, teamwork, work ethic, integrity and more.”
“Top school in Nevada/ Las Vegas area for kids, women and adults of all levels.”
What members say
“Great training environment Very clean Very professional Professor Nate is an outstanding professor, a man with great character he goes above and beyond!”
“The professors are highly skilled, professional, and truly welcoming to everyone who walks through the door.”
“The professors are highly skilled, professional, and truly welcoming to everyone who walks through the door.”
“The technique is excellent and taught in a safe and welcoming environment.”
“Been here for a month & I'm really enjoying watching my kids learn jujitsu! It's good discipline.”
From the reviews
I rate Henderson Gracie Barra a 12 out of 10 stars!! The facility is superb, the curriculum and culture are great, but the true treasure is the phenomenal staff!!
My son loves this school! The coaches are so positive and instill so much confidence! My son wanted to try jiu jitsu and now chooses to go 4-5 times a week! This is money and time well spent!
Without a doubt, this is the best BJJ gym in town to train at. Wonderful staff, clean gym, and very family friendly group all around.
We found jiu jitsu for our boys when they were 5 years old. It is an amazing sport and art that has developed great confidence, discipline, respect, self defense, fitness, teamwork, work ethic, integrity and more. We have since traveled and trained at gyms everywhere.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Henderson
Gracie Barra Henderson 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 Gracie Barra Henderson
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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