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Gracie Barra Tijeras - Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tijeras, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbtijeras.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-331-0695
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They take the time to teach both adults & kids in a fun and rewarding way.”
“It is very welcoming to both beginners and advanced students alike, with techniques catering to both self defense and sport jiu jitsu.”
“It is very welcoming to both beginners and advanced students alike, with techniques catering to both self defense and sport jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Great atmosphere and training partners and great coaches who truly care about their students.”
“It is very welcoming to both beginners and advanced students alike, with techniques catering to both self defense and sport jiu jitsu.”
“We still feel the same as before but we definitely feel a part of this family.”
“My son loves his class and even volunteers to help the little ones!”
“The staff is great, very disciplined, structured and encouraging!”
From the reviews
Fantastic group of people to train with and very personable, knowledgeable and dedicated instructors. Gustavo, Jose, Bruno, all of the instructors at G13 are first rate jujitsu practitioners, excellent teachers, and just great people.
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! You can really feel how invested the coaches really are to these kids. My daughter has never had more fun than coming here. The owners are really nice people, and have really won us over with how they run this facility, how they treat the students and parents.
My 7 year old daughter has trained at a few great schools over the last 2 years. She has been training at this school G13 for over a month now and can't get enough! The kids classes are amazing with such a great team of instructors! Their passion truly shows in the way they teach! So grateful for this school!!!
Awesome place to train jiu jitsu! Professor Gustavo is knowledgeable and personable. The atmosphere and camaraderie is welcoming and uplifting. This is a solid school that offers much more than just jiu jitsu! If you have the opportunity to train there I highly recommend it.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Tijeras - Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Tijeras - Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense 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 Tijeras - Jiu Jitsu & Self-Defense
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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