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Gracie Humaita Omaha
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Papillion, Nebraska
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciehumaitaomaha.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 402-671-7591
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 4–6 pm |
The classes they run
“His patience, kindness, and guidance with the kids is jaw dropping.”
“Great place to learn self defense, the teachers are great and have gone there for a year and a half and have LOVED it.”
“These guys seem like the real deal just went for a stop in for the first time lastnight.”
What members say
“Great instruction from great instructors and could not be happier with choosing this gym.”
“While the training is high-level, the environment is incredibly welcoming, kind and safe.”
“While the training is high-level, the environment is incredibly welcoming, kind and safe.”
“The instructors do an excellent job teaching solid Jiu-Jitsu technique while also emphasizing discipline, confidence, and respect.”
“Wonderful academy with wonderful people a place I recommend for all people new or experienced alike if you’re going to train, train the Gracie way!”
“For my son: He started at age 8 and is now occasionally joining adult classes; the confidence he’s gained here has crossed over into every other aspect of his life.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Brazilian Martial Arts, Agoge Martial Arts, in Papillion. My two teenage girls are learning Jiu Jitsu under the guidance of Sensei Rob Luhrs. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Brown Belt in Kajukembo, and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
I couldn't ask for a better environment to train in. The experience, respect, and teaching is amazing! You are not "just a number" here, you get tons of time to roll with higher belts!
A True Home for Jiu-Jitsu I am finally getting this review posted after fixing my Google account, and I’m honored to officially share why Agoge is my home gym. My son and I have been training here for 4.5 years, and it has been a cornerstone of our lives.
I’ve had a great experience training at this academy. The environment is welcoming, respectful, and very beginner-friendly. The instructors do an excellent job teaching solid Jiu-Jitsu technique while also emphasizing discipline, confidence, and respect. They are especially great with kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Humaita Omaha
Gracie Humaita Omaha 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 Omaha
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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