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Life Jiu Jitsu Reno

5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Reno, Nevada

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 — 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 lifebjjreno.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 775-305-7204

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 pm

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 Life Jiu Jitsu Reno, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 27 mentions

“I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and expertise that Professor Frederico has provided to my children.”

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Teens BJJ

“from the children, teens, adults to the staff parents.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Train with those who are really trained and recognized by the largest federation in the world, the IBJJF.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I have been engaging in private lessons with Fred on a weekly basis, and I am sincerely appreciative of his instruction in his distinctive skills.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Makes every class motivating and challenging while still being welcoming to all skill levels.”

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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 Life Jiu Jitsu Reno — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Best place for beginners in Brazilian jiujitsu and muay thai !”

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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 110 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Professor Frederico is great, he is an amazing fighter and is very good at teaching.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Fred and Patricia and all the other parents have been very welcoming since day one and we already feel like part of the family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“Not only is he knowledgeable, but he also has a unique ability to connect with students on a personal level, fostering an environment that is both challenging and supportive.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter’s self confidence and skills have blossomed at LifeJJ.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“They’ve developed confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for learning, all thanks to his patient and encouraging approach.”

From the reviews

This is a low pressure, welcoming, and authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Frederico comes from a lingage of the best of the best, and continues the excellence in Reno. If you are in Reno and you want to learn under the best in town, look no further. Frederico is a master of Jiu-Jitsu and Mauy Thai.

★★★★★ — Tim, Jun 2024

We are amazed for being part of this team! So far the best investment we have done for our 6 years old boy. The place is beautiful and very clean! Not only Professor Fred is highly professional and prepared as an athlete and teacher, but also him and Patricia are constantly making sure every person is welcomed and…

★★★★★ — Sil, May 2023

Professor Frederico is great, he is an amazing fighter and is very good at teaching. He is well spoken and very well educated in fighting. Team atmosphere is fantastic, everybody is here to help each other. I came here with now experience in Jiu Jitsu and was treated very well.

★★★★★ — Enzo, Apr 2023

The best martial arts school in Reno. Bring your kids to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Frederico Jorge Da Eira was born, raised in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Train with those who are really trained and recognized by the largest federation in the world, the IBJJF.

★★★★★ — Patricia, May 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Life Jiu Jitsu Reno

Life Jiu Jitsu Reno 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Life Jiu Jitsu Reno

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 Life Jiu Jitsu Reno

3993 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV89502

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