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Praxis Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bernalillo, New Mexico
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Website & schedule prxsjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-459-6188
The classes they run
“They have fundamentals beginner classes as well as intermediate and advanced for GI and NOGI!”
“And of course KIDS classes, there's also an OPEN MAT Friday nights for non-members and members.”
“They have fundamentals beginner classes as well as intermediate and advanced for GI and NOGI!”
“They have fundamentals beginner classes as well as intermediate and advanced for GI and NOGI!”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you're a beginner or experienced competitor.”
“And of course KIDS classes, there's also an OPEN MAT Friday nights for non-members and members.”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you're a beginner or experienced competitor.”
What members say
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, creating a space to challenge yourself.”
“The crew that trains here is more than welcoming and there to help you with your Jiujitsu such a cool group of people.”
“The coaches are not only highly skilled but also take the time to make sure every student understands the techniques, regardless of experience level.”
“The facility is always clean, and the team has built a culture of respect, hard work, and support.”
From the reviews
I was so excited to hear that JIU JITSU was opening in Bernalillo! Close to the North side of Rio, Rancho and Enchanted Hills. Professor is Darien and Nikki have brought the SKILLS! They have fundamentals beginner classes as well as intermediate and advanced for GI and NOGI!
From day one, I felt welcomed by everyone at this gym. The coaches are not only highly skilled but also take the time to make sure every student understands the techniques, regardless of experience level.
This place is so rad. The instructors are phenomenal. I have my daughter and myself both in classes here, and it’s been solid. The instructors are super patient with the kids, but not so patient that the kids can run around and do whatever they want.
Great atmosphere, high-level instruction, and a very welcoming team. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, whether you're a beginner or experienced competitor. Clean facility, tough training, and a strong sense of community.
New to BJJ? Start at Praxis Jiu Jitsu Academy
Praxis 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.
Your first BJJ class at Praxis 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.
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