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Megaton Brazilian jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gallup, New Mexico
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 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gallupjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (505) 979-3541
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I like it it’s a great experience for your kids all the kids are kind to each other”
Other martial arts here
“🙌 ** 🥋 MMA - Muay Thai - BJJ - Boxing 🥊 {Se habla Espanol/street parking}”
“🙌 ** 🥋 MMA - Muay Thai - BJJ - Boxing 🥊 {Se habla Espanol/street parking}”
“🙌 ** 🥋 MMA - Muay Thai - BJJ - Boxing 🥊 {Se habla Espanol/street parking}”
What members say
“A welcoming and knowledgeable instructor, challenging classes, great training partners, and a whole lot of fun!”
From the reviews
Small dojo, well equipped, with big energy & big hearted leaders. 🇧🇷 🇺🇸❤️ I haven’t been able to train there yet, and I am only here in lovely Gallup NM a few days for a wedding. But I did stop in quickly, and came back the next day to watch some instructional sessions.
I came here when I was passing through Gallup. It was everything I was hoping for! A welcoming and knowledgeable instructor, challenging classes, great training partners, and a whole lot of fun! A great place to train, highly recommend it!
I was just passing through, and was super happy about the friendship and close knit camaraderie I found at Megaton. I am a higher ranking belt but I train at sea level. The local team was polite and didn’t take advantage of me because I couldn’t breathe. Thanks guys!
I train there. I go to the kids class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. you should go there. I like it.
New to BJJ? Start at Megaton Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Megaton Brazilian 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 Megaton Brazilian 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.