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Omaha's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Omaha, Nebraska
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 oabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 402-671-9263
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4:30–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Started each of my children at 4 yrs old and they couldn't be happier with professor Dennis and the environment he has created to help everyone who steps into his studio succeed!”
“This gym will be a place for you to become not only a better competitor or one knowledgeable in Jiu Jitsu, but it will also leave you walking away a better person.”
“If you’re searching for BJJ classes in Omaha, MMA training, or self-defense for the whole family, I highly recommend Omaha Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“This is the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Omaha for kids, adults, beginners, and competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Dennis, a respected black belt BJJ instructor, is a leader, coach, and mentor who makes every student feel part of the OABJJ MMA and jiu-jitsu family.”
What members say
“The academy has multiple black belt coaches, excellent training partners, and a supportive environment that builds confidence and skill.”
“This is the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Omaha for kids, adults, beginners, and competitors.”
“Professor Dennis, a respected black belt BJJ instructor, is a leader, coach, and mentor who makes every student feel part of the OABJJ MMA and jiu-jitsu family.”
“This included research online, visiting the gyms and watching the classes to going to competition and witnessing the different teams and its coaches in action.”
“The academy has multiple black belt coaches, excellent training partners, and a supportive environment that builds confidence and skill.”
From the reviews
This gym has to be the best gym I've ever been to in all of my 15 years of doing Jiu Jitsu, which time has been spread across many states and and schools. Professor Dennis Bacon is the best and most understanding instructor I have had during my time in cumulative training.
In 2016 I decided that I was going to try Jiu jitsu. I talk to a few people that had been training for awhile. I gave a few gyms a try around Omaha and one in Council Bluffs. None of them felt right.
Dennis is a great coach. He has a passion for what he teaches and his students. He takes the time to really get to know every one, tailoring things to fit each individual. Dennis is approachable and easy to talk to. He takes the time to listen to your questions and ideas, providing great feedback.
I've been a student of Professor Dennis Bacon for three years. He is one of the most dedicated teachers I've had in my life. He cares so deeply about the sport and for all of the members of his school. The culture he creates is warm and highly inclusive.
New to BJJ? Start at Omaha's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Omaha's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Omaha's Academy of 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.
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