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Midgard Submission Grappling and Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Las Vegas, Nevada
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
- 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 midgardbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 725-304-5291
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandsons (9, 13) started training with Joe four years ago, and we are thrilled he’s now opened his own gym!”
“If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling without all the fluff, this is the place.”
“An excellent well rounded teacher that I've had the pleasure to compete along his side!”
“Midgard is great not only for learning grappling but also self defense.”
“They are welcome by to newcomers with no experience, but also constantly turn out top tier competitive fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“They also offer striking classes in Kickboxing and MMA that have been challenging and fun.”
“He doesn’t just teach kickboxing and wrestling—he teaches life lessons that my son carries with him every day.”
“My 7th grade son was looking for a way to get into wrestling, and Coach Joe is exactly who we were looking for!”
What members say
“Coach Joe is a great instructor and has taught high level grapplers and fighters for years.”
“From the moment they stepped onto the mat, Joe created a welcoming and supportive environment that allowed them to thrive.”
“From the moment they stepped onto the mat, Joe created a welcoming and supportive environment that allowed them to thrive.”
“Through his guidance, my kids not only learned valuable martial arts techniques but also developed essential life skills like discipline, respect, and perseverance.”
“My son is less shy, noticeably more confident, and has made genuine friendships with other students at Midgard.”
“The coaching and competition schedule is specific to each kid, and the support at competitions is amazing.”
From the reviews
A Life-Changing Discovery We found Midgard completely by chance—just a sign we noticed while shopping. I’m so grateful we walked through those doors. My son, who is on the spectrum, was terrified to even go inside that first day. Coach Joe met him outside, and his welcoming approach immediately put my son at ease.
The gym just recently opened, but the layout is very neat and practical. Coach Joe is a great instructor and has taught high level grapplers and fighters for years. Midgard is great not only for learning grappling but also self defense. Classes are not only useful but fun for all ages.
Midgard is a great gym with a great instructor. Joe’s style of teaching is very informative with the ability to break down complex concepts and techniques and simplify them for all ages and levels of experience. The gym has a welcoming atmosphere filled with respect and patience.
My grandsons (9, 13) started training with Joe four years ago, and we are thrilled he’s now opened his own gym! He is an outstanding teacher, really good with kids. Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, self defense and kickboxing. Super clean. By Walmart. Try it out, you won’t be sorry.
New to BJJ? Start at Midgard Submission Grappling and Self-Defense
Midgard Submission Grappling and Self-Defense 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 Midgard Submission Grappling and Self-Defense
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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