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Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque
4.9 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
- Membership memberships run around $35/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 3–13) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule impactjjabq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-672-7559
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The coaching staff is incredible, and the kids learn more than just the foundations of jiu jitsu - they learn about respect, teamwork, hard work, and supporting each other.”
“The coaching staff is incredible, and the kids learn more than just the foundations of jiu jitsu - they learn about respect, teamwork, hard work, and supporting each other.”
“Impact let me drop in earlier this year while on a work trip and ran a great, mid-day no gi class.”
“Impact let me drop in earlier this year while on a work trip and ran a great, mid-day no gi class.”
“I was visiting from out of town and went to their Saturday open mat!”
“The instructors are super helpful and encouraging for all skill levels.”
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What members say
“Coach Michelle is a natural leader and role model for the students, and Ben & Kaethe run a clean, welcoming, and supportive environment.”
“I was on a short trip from California to visit some family and wanted to get a few rolls in, in between activities and tried Impact Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The level of instruction is excellent—clear, technical, and always focused on helping students build strong fundamentals while continuing to grow.”
“I was able to drop in and get a great workout with some great people.”
“With both an adult program and a kids program, Impact offers a comprehensive training experience for folks of all ages and skill levels.”
“Coach Michelle is a natural leader and role model for the students, and Ben & Kaethe run a clean, welcoming, and supportive environment.”
From the reviews
This gym is perfect, I was able to drop in and get into a class right away. The people that work there and the people that go are really cool and fun to work with. You get a warm welcome, its nice.
My children have been members at Impact Jiu Jitsu for about 18 months and we couldn't be happier with the experience. My 12 yr old son started in the children's class and has had a seamless transition to the adult classes. He really enjoys the class and is thriving.
I recently had the pleasure of joining Impact Jiu Jitsu Gym, and I can confidently say that it is an exceptional facility that truly lives up to its name. With both an adult program and a kids program, Impact offers a comprehensive training experience for folks of all ages and skill levels.
Impact Jiu-Jitsu is truly a special place. The owners are wonderful and the community is welcoming. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I never feel worried or intimidated—just supported.
New to BJJ? Start at Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque
Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque 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 Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque
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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