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Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Mohave, Arizona

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens 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

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule lucerobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 928-235-5997

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 6:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“Lucero JJ academy is very family oriented my grandchildren and my daughter also train with Master Lucero and coach Kim.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“If you are just wanting to get in shape and learn self defense or you want to compete at a high level.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you are just wanting to get in shape and learn self defense or you want to compete at a high level.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“They are patient, professional, and create a welcoming training environment for all 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 Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“The best training for Jiu jitsu, judo and mma.”

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🤼 Judo

“The best training for Jiu jitsu, judo and mma.”

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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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“I’ve been training at Lucero JJ for probably three years now Master Lucero and Coach Kim are great to train with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“They are patient, professional, and create a welcoming training environment for all levels.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“I started there over 2 years ago, I’ve done lots of cross training throughout the country and this place no doubt has been the best for my family.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“If you are just wanting to get in shape and learn self defense or you want to compete at a high level.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“We got 7 kids that love it as well and it the best family entertainment for confidence and team building.”

From the reviews

Im 58 years old and came to Lucero BJJ nearly 3 years ago a walking dead man as diabetes was out of control. Iwas given a direction, followed it and am in way better shape than I was. Im also a veteran and am well respected here.

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Jan 2026

I’ve trained jiu jitsu for 12 years. Moving across country and finding a new gym was nerve wracking. I knew the second I walked into Lucero, I had found my new jiu jitsu home. Rick is the most knowledgeable instructor I’ve ever met. The whole team is amazing.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jan 2026

Great environment, all skill levels from enthusiasts to fighters. Professor lucero is also great with kids my 12 yr.old has been going for over a year.

★★★★★ — Randall, Jul 2020

I’ve been training at Lucero JJ for probably three years now Master Lucero and Coach Kim are great to train with. Lucero JJ academy is very family oriented my grandchildren and my daughter also train with Master Lucero and coach Kim.

★★★★★ — A, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Lucero 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 Lucero Jiu-Jitsu Academy

101 Aztec Rd, Fort Mohave, AZ86426

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