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Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Reno, Nevada

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule renojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 775-746-3888

Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 9:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 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 Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“The place had a chill, mature vibe and I could tell the kids class was very productive and the kids were having fun as well.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 2 mentions

“It is a wonderful school all around and they have an amazing women’s program.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Flew in from out of town to work an AGF tournament and tour Reno, I’m lucky that Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu landed on my list for BJJ schools to visit.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I attend these classes and are very good for teaching discipline and self defense!”

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🌱 Beginners

“Everyone is very friendly and good at jiu jitsu, and all levels are very technical.”

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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 Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“Has jiu jitsu, karate, weapons, sparring and much more!”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“I had a drop in class with Anson - excellent instructor.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Everyone is very friendly and good at jiu jitsu, and all levels are very technical.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Everyone is very friendly and good at jiu jitsu, and all levels are very technical.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“This place is great and has been good for my child’s development. He has gained a lot of confidence in just a few months by practicing with all sorts of classmates.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“From what I could tell there was no shower and the bathrooms are in the associated martial arts gym two doors down, but otherwise the facilities were clean, modern, and nice.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“It is a wonderful school all around and they have an amazing women’s program.”

From the reviews

I’m a blue belt and have trained at multiple gyms. I had a drop in class with Anson - excellent instructor. The place had a chill, mature vibe and I could tell the kids class was very productive and the kids were having fun as well.

★★★★★ — Dane, May 2024

I wasn’t completely sold on doing Jiu jitsu. I was able to watch several classes, see my child throughly enjoy in the kids BJJ classes. When I finally started for myself, everything was at each individuals own pace. The instruction is great for both kids and adults.

★★★★★ — Elika, Apr 2025

Flew in from out of town to work an AGF tournament and tour Reno, I’m lucky that Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu landed on my list for BJJ schools to visit. I had a great mid day class and really enjoyed their teaching.

★★★★★ — Brian, Apr 2022

I attend these classes and are very good for teaching discipline and self defense! Great teachers that great with kids and adults! Holds birthday parties, camps and themed parties, all very fun. They teach discipline very well and have reasonable expectations (I.e.

★★★★★ — Katie, Sep 2017

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New to BJJ? Start at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy

Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy

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 Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy

6275 Sharlands Ave. #1, Reno, NV89523

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