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Gracie Barra West Las Vegas
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Vegas, 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 graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-602-1580
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“They set high expectations, teach discipline, and maintain a structured environment, yet they still make every class fun and engaging for the kids.”
“This is the perfect gym for every family and specially for competitors looking for advanced training to prepare for competition!”
“The gym focuses not only on teaching effective self-defense techniques but also on building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“Our kids came in here ages five and four with no experience and fell in love with jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“Great facility, very knowledgeable instructors.”
“Gracie Barra is an outstanding jiu-jitsu gym that creates a welcoming and positive environment for students of all ages, especially kids.”
“If you’re looking for a school that truly teaches, supports, and cares for your children while fostering a strong family‑style community, Gracie Barra West is the place to be.”
“The gym focuses not only on teaching effective self-defense techniques but also on building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“I have seen my son go from scared timid cry baby to a confident young man in les than year don’t wait!”
“This is the perfect gym for every family and specially for competitors looking for advanced training to prepare for competition!”
From the reviews
Before joining Gracie Barra West, we visited three other gyms—and choosing GB West was absolutely the right decision. After two years, we couldn’t be happier with the experience our daughters (8 and 9) have had. Professor Armand and Coach Lani are outstanding instructors.
I'm thrilled to share my review of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu West Las Vegas! My kids and I have been training here for a while now, and it's been an incredible journey! The Professor is an exceptional instructor who has a gift for teaching children.
This gym is amazing! Our kids came in here ages five and four with no experience and fell in love with jiu-Jitsu. This class is exciting and keeps our boys motivated to continue coming back every day. Our oldest competed and did well his first experience in competition.
Did my first class today! Sign me up!! Learned the basics with Professor, Ty, Randy and Justin. A bit of soreness but felt awesome. At the end of class was go time and we roll!!! Thank you Gracie Barra West Las Vegas for the education and workout. Great time and looking forward to more workouts.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra West Las Vegas
Gracie Barra West Las Vegas 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 West Las Vegas
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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