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Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque
4.8 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 gbnewmexico.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-515-4341
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–1 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–1 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–1 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending Gracie Barra since he was four, and is now six years old, his confidence level has risen dramatically since participating in jiu jitsu.”
“As a beginner, you are paired up with someone much more experienced ( usually brown or black belt) during classes, and this one on one time accelerates your learning curve.”
“As a beginner, you are paired up with someone much more experienced ( usually brown or black belt) during classes, and this one on one time accelerates your learning curve.”
What members say
“Professor Isaiah and Professor Lucas are truly amazing and their attention to detail while helping you grow is extremely valuable.”
“As a beginner, you are paired up with someone much more experienced ( usually brown or black belt) during classes, and this one on one time accelerates your learning curve.”
“All staff members are friendly, helpful and respectful, which trickles down into the students and the overall environment on and off the mats.”
“Professor Isaiah is among my favorite instructors, he has always pushed my son to do his best and always taking time teaching the kiddos the right technique.”
“Gracie Barra has helped my son gain his self confidence, since going to Gracie my son has grown so much with having a better attitude about himself.”
“My son has been attending Gracie Barra since he was four, and is now six years old, his confidence level has risen dramatically since participating in jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra NM is an amazing school as well as the other NM locations. All the professors truly care to see you grow and improve in the art of Jiu Jitsu. Professor Isaiah and Professor Lucas are truly amazing and their attention to detail while helping you grow is extremely valuable.
My son has been attending Gracie Barra since he was four, and is now six years old, his confidence level has risen dramatically since participating in jiu jitsu. He continues to grow in all areas.
One of the best BJJ schools in Abq. The coaches are friendly and competent. They have classes for adults and kids, with a separate class for women if they so choose.
THEY HAVE THE BEST CURRICULUM AND GREATEST COMMUNITY. The Professors and coaches have the most patience and understanding Ive ever seen. Two of my 3 kids and I attend classes. We love the community and we realy enjoy the techniques and the focus that comes along with their fantastic teaching.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque
Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque 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 Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque
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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