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Silverback Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clovis, New Mexico
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule silverbacksoulbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 575-799-3356
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My oldest kids started a few years ago and then finally I started about 17 months ago.”
“We got our oldest son signed up first, then I decided to check out the women's class and was hooked from the first night.”
“One of the best thing about having our family train at Silverback is watching our children compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments.”
“Silverback facilities and instruction is an outstanding place for beginners as well as seasoned grapplers.”
What members say
“Fantastic school with great instructors that take time with each one of their students.”
“Everyone was so welcoming for the short time our son was able to spend learning not only self confidence but many new skills.”
“This gym has been great at creating a welcoming community and teaching and challenging their students.”
“PS: There is a waiting list depending on age groups, I don't know all the details.”
“One of the best thing about having our family train at Silverback is watching our children compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments.”
“Love the place the mats are always clean and everyone is so friendly they make you feel welcomed”
From the reviews
Took my nine year old to the 6-9 year old class at 4:30pm. The instructor, can't remember his name, was really good with the kids. Good place for kids to learn some discipline and structure, meet friends, and gain confidence. Not to mention invaluable self defense skills.
I've trained jiujitsu for over 8 years all over the world in the Air Force stationed at multiple overseas and stateside assignments. Silverback facilities and instruction is an outstanding place for beginners as well as seasoned grapplers.
The best gym in the area hands down. Very family and team oriented. The instructor is top notch and thorough when explaining small details. Every question is answered and each student's personal journey is never taken lightly. The actual facility is new and the state-of-the-art mats made it my first and only choice.
Silverback Jiu-Jitsu is my family's home away from home. We all train at the gym. My husband introduced my family to the sport over 9 years ago. My oldest kids started a few years ago and then finally I started about 17 months ago. Now, even our younger children roll.
New to BJJ? Start at Silverback Jiu-Jitsu
Silverback 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 Silverback 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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