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Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Prattville, Alabama
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 (ages 4–15) — 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 lighthousejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-756-2298
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Signed my sons up to train here in between fall and spring sports seasons and I am amazed at their growth in a few short months.”
“With the level of talent, discipline, and coaching I saw, I fully expect to see Lighthouse athletes standing on podiums collecting golds.”
“Recently, one of the instructors got down on his level and worked with him one-on-one while the rest of the class continued smoothly with the other instructors.”
“Today was my second time attending their open mat, and I am impressed.”
“You will wrestle, you will learn what applies in self defense or MMA contexts, and you WILL be a better grappler training with this team.”
“We’ve tried a similar martial arts activities, and this is one of the first times I’ve seen him light up like that.”
Other martial arts here
“You will wrestle, you will learn what applies in self defense or MMA contexts, and you WILL be a better grappler training with this team.”
“You will wrestle, you will learn what applies in self defense or MMA contexts, and you WILL be a better grappler training with this team.”
What members say
“Kyle is a fantastic instructor. He's a great coach to both adults and kids and his lesson structure balances direct guidance and freedom to practice.”
“From the moment we walked in, the environment felt welcoming, positive, and very family-oriented.”
“The environment is family-friendly, the instruction is world-class, and the culture is one of growth, respect, and community.”
“He was detailed, clear, and intentional, taking the time to explain the small yet critical details that make techniques truly effective.”
“My child gained confidence in just one visit and was genuinely excited to go back and which is huge for him.”
“With the level of talent, discipline, and coaching I saw, I fully expect to see Lighthouse athletes standing on podiums collecting golds.”
From the reviews
I stopped by Lighthouse Jiu-Jitsu last night and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, friendly, and professional.
Bottom Line: Five Stars, Train at Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu. Signed my sons up to train here in between fall and spring sports seasons and I am amazed at their growth in a few short months.
We recently tried this jiujitsu school and I honestly didn’t know what to expect based on a previous experience we had elsewhere that felt a little rough and intimidating. This was completely different in the best way. From the moment we walked in, the environment felt welcoming, positive, and very family-oriented.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Outstanding Experience at Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu I had an amazing experience at Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu. From the moment I walked in, every student was incredibly friendly, and the whole team made me feel genuinely welcomed. There’s a real sense of community here that you don’t find everywhere.
New to BJJ? Start at Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu
Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu 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 Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu
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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