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Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Vegas, Nevada
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
- 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 gracienvjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-613-8536
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Mike is a judoka and BJJ practitioner and has just won gold at the Kosen Judo championship in Las Vegas, NV.”
“Professor Darren Branch’s NoGi class on Wednesday was outstanding and high energy.”
“Professor/Owner Tony Reel’s Gi class on Thursday was very thorough and he was great with breaking-down and demonstrating the techniques we covered.”
“The environment is fantastic and both black belts work one on one with you every class which is uncommon but very welcomed.”
“I've been learning self defense and Jiujitsu here for a few months.”
“Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or a seasoned warrior, Gracie Nevada is a great place to learn and train.”
Other martial arts here
“My son Mike is a judoka and BJJ practitioner and has just won gold at the Kosen Judo championship in Las Vegas, NV.”
What members say
“Coach Tony is truly the best teacher you can find.”
“Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or a seasoned warrior, Gracie Nevada is a great place to learn and train.”
“Gracie Nevada is an excellent jiu-jitsu academy with a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.”
“Professor/Owner Tony Reel’s Gi class on Thursday was very thorough and he was great with breaking-down and demonstrating the techniques we covered.”
“My Professor in Northeast Ohio advised me to drop in at Gracie Nevada while I was in Las Vegas for work a couple of weeks ago.”
“Really good size space and cleaner than some medical buildings I’ve been in!”
From the reviews
I dropped by Gracie Nevada recently to ask a few questions about Jiu-Jitsu and hopefully learn more about the art. Tony was very welcoming and presented Jiu-Jitsu in a way that was easy to understand yet effective. This is a wonderful school with a great culture. I would look no further than Gracie Nevada!
My son has been training with Tony for almost two years. Training is very concentrated, children and parents are friends. Amazing professionalism from Tony and the other coaches, and at the same time we celebrate our holidays together! An amazing society where parents and children feel happy!
Tony is the MAN! Amazing Person but even a better coach. Takes his time and explains everything in detail. Great for Beginners. His advanced training is Even Better! Hands Down one of the best in Las Vegas!
My Professor in Northeast Ohio advised me to drop in at Gracie Nevada while I was in Las Vegas for work a couple of weeks ago. I’m so glad I did. Professor Darren Branch’s NoGi class on Wednesday was outstanding and high energy.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Nevada 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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