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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin

5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Vegas, Nevada

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule graciejiujitsusummerlin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 725-900-3402

Hours

Monday 9 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Friday 9 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“The training sessions are challenging yet rewarding, and I've seen significant improvements in my daughter’s technique and confidence.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It's a great way to get in shape, learn self-defense, and be part of a fantastic community.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Everyone is friendly, respectful, and supportive, which makes it a great environment whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 110 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The training sessions are challenging yet rewarding, and I've seen significant improvements in my daughter’s technique and confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The training sessions are challenging yet rewarding, and I've seen significant improvements in my daughter’s technique and confidence.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 13 mentions

“We got lucky with Professor Andre and the entire community at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Humaita in Summerlin.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“It's pretty good, good parking; kids learn the art of discipline and defend them selves in a clean and safe environment”

From the reviews

This is a great place for your kids to learn jiu-jitsu. My kids have been going here for years and have accomplished a lot under Professor Andre, Coach Mike and the other coaches. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — S, May 2025

The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels. The training sessions are challenging yet rewarding, and I've seen significant improvements in my daughter’s technique and confidence.

★★★★★ — Kristhel, Oct 2024

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Summerlin has been an amazing experience! The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, making each class enjoyable and challenging. It's a great way to get in shape, learn self-defense, and be part of a fantastic community. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Kristine, Mar 2025

My seven-year-old son has been attending this gym for almost 2 years now. Truly grateful to have found this place, Professor Andre and the coaches are fully invested It shows in their leadership and standards. The place is ALWAYS clean.

★★★★★ — Josh, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 110 reviews →

New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Jiu Jitsu Summerlin

5375 S Fort Apache Rd Unit 104, Las Vegas, NV89148

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