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Jiu-Jitsu Kids Sparks
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sparks, Nevada
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjkidsnv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 775-332-0141
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been a member of the jiu jitsu kids sparks family for almost a year, he has loved every lesson, grown both in his jiu jitsu skills and his personal development.”
“He has the opportunity to compete with students in other gyms and help teach lower belt students in this one.”
“Coach Marc has great engagement with the kids, Coach Kelly fosters great discipline and responsibilty in them, and Coach Cyra has amazing tactile/one-on-one learning skills.”
“This isn’t just a gym for your kids to learn Jiu Jitsu or self defense, but it also builds them confidence and discipline.”
What members say
“Coach Marc has great engagement with the kids, Coach Kelly fosters great discipline and responsibilty in them, and Coach Cyra has amazing tactile/one-on-one learning skills.”
“They take the initiative to really get to know all their kids, and they’re always so welcoming and excited to see her.”
“My son has been a member of the jiu jitsu kids sparks family for almost a year, he has loved every lesson, grown both in his jiu jitsu skills and his personal development.”
“My daughter loves it, all of the coaches genuinely care, they are patient and kind but don't let the kids over run them.”
“Coach Marc has great engagement with the kids, Coach Kelly fosters great discipline and responsibilty in them, and Coach Cyra has amazing tactile/one-on-one learning skills.”
From the reviews
My daughter recently started this program and she absolutely LOVES IT! The coaches are all professional, helpful, and incredibly focused on providing these kids a learning environment that focuses on respect, safety, and building confidence in these kids.
Blown away tonight! We recently started with this academy and was immediately impressed with the facility, the coaches, and the programs. I've spent time in a lot of dojos- and this one had a great feel. But tonight- I was blown away. One of my kids became very nervous and didn't want to participate at the last minute.
The coaches and students at Jiu Jitsu Kids have been supportive, encouraging, and a much needed energy expenditure for our 9 year old son. He has the opportunity to compete with students in other gyms and help teach lower belt students in this one.
Coach Kelly has been my daughter's coach for some years now. She is amazing and I highly recommend her classes. Coach Mark her husband brings solid techniques. My daughter loves working with them definitely a great safe environment.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu-Jitsu Kids Sparks
Jiu-Jitsu Kids Sparks 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 Jiu-Jitsu Kids Sparks
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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