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Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks
5 ★★★★★ 176 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sparks, Nevada
Part of Gracie Humaitá
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 (ages 4–14) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule agjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 775-379-9532
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This place is a Godsend because they have hearts of gold and truly have a passion for teaching kids Jui Jitsu and really instill great values and teach respect.”
“If you are looking for a great sport to teach your kids discipline and self defense you should try out this gym.”
“The man knows his craft and is a superb teacher for both self defense and competition, beginner through expert.”
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What members say
“Coach Rich and Professor Alex are GREAT with kids- kind but firm and very engaging.”
“The man knows his craft and is a superb teacher for both self defense and competition, beginner through expert.”
“We go to classes at both the Reno and Sparks locations and love the all the instructors and the family feel.”
“The coaches were very knowledgeable and patient with learning techniques and most importantly the mats and equipment were all extremely clean and sanitized often.”
“If you are looking for a great sport to teach your kids discipline and self defense you should try out this gym.”
“The coaches were very knowledgeable and patient with learning techniques and most importantly the mats and equipment were all extremely clean and sanitized often.”
From the reviews
The Sparks adult group is good bunch of folks to train with, Alex combines old school basics with newly developed techniques. Old young or in between, this school has a lot to offer everyone.
This place is a Godsend because they have hearts of gold and truly have a passion for teaching kids Jui Jitsu and really instill great values and teach respect. Its a very family-like place so far from what I have seen. They are starting to offer more classes for kids. The gym is clean and has ample parking.
First started going due to my son being bullied. Then after watching him I decided I wanted to join. It has been the greatest decision we’ve ever made. It has changed my son for the better and now I have a family there. Professor is extremely professional and cares deeply for our safety and well being.
Love the energy at this school! Students roll hard, are respectful, safe, and dedicated to the art. I’ve had amazing improvement. Can’t beat professor Alex Garcia. The man knows his craft and is a superb teacher for both self defense and competition, beginner through expert.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks
Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks 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 Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks
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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