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Second Grip Jiujitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Carlsbad, 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 3) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 secondgripjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son was welcomed into the academy and has had life talked into him daily by all the coaches and parents.”
“He has continued to grow in every way as a kid and as a competitor.”
What members say
“It's a warm, welcoming environment filled with patience and respect with a drive to push them be their best selves.”
“It's a warm, welcoming environment filled with patience and respect with a drive to push them be their best selves.”
“He has continued to grow in every way as a kid and as a competitor.”
“The facility is clean, classes are well-structured, and training partners gave me a great workout.”
From the reviews
My son was welcomed into the academy and has had life talked into him daily by all the coaches and parents. He has continued to grow in every way as a kid and as a competitor. It's a warm, welcoming environment filled with patience and respect with a drive to push them be their best selves.
I was in Carlsbad for work and Evo BJJ graciously allowed me to train at their gym. It was exactly what I was looking for. The facility is clean, classes are well-structured, and training partners gave me a great workout. Thanks for having me and I look forward to the next time.
My son had learned so much here. The coaches are all amazing. Great kids as well. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
Loving our experience here. I have three boys 10, 7, 4 and they are loving it. The instructors do a great job of explaining and working with the kids. I really like how structured and professional the classes are.
New to BJJ? Start at Second Grip Jiujitsu
Second Grip Jiujitsu 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 Second Grip Jiujitsu
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. 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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