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Sindalu BJJ Portales
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portales, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sindalubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 288-5807
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I really liked the positive environment and thank you so much for the rolls and teaching my daughter.”
“His school in Albuquerque was unpretentious and beginner friendly, I expect this location to be just as good.”
What members say
“I myself as an instructor has learn a great deal not only in BJJ but about life in general.”
“His school in Albuquerque was unpretentious and beginner friendly, I expect this location to be just as good.”
“His school in Albuquerque was unpretentious and beginner friendly, I expect this location to be just as good.”
“He’s a great instructor who can teach the basics and very advanced techniques of BJJ.”
“I’ve noticed a big improvement in my child’s confidence, focus, and discipline since starting.”
From the reviews
This is a great school with an excellent instructor! I have trained with Professor Joel for 4 years and he has helped develop my jiu-jitsu immensely. He’s a great instructor who can teach the basics and very advanced techniques of BJJ. Whoever you are and whatever your skill level is, you’re welcome at Sindalu BJJ!
I love Sindalu! It's been a such a positive impact on our entire family. Great people and very welcoming! All of my children look forward to their classes. Joel is very knowledgeable and a great professor. Lucy is also very skilled and a wonderful coach!
“My boys absolutely love coming here! The instructors are patient, professional, and make learning Jiu-Jitsu both fun and challenging. I’ve noticed a big improvement in my child’s confidence, focus, and discipline since starting. The environment is welcoming, safe, and very supportive for kids of all ages.
I’ve trained and coached with ProfessorJoel for years. He is a coach unlike any other. Very attentive, passionate about what he does. I myself as an instructor has learn a great deal not only in BJJ but about life in general.
New to BJJ? Start at Sindalu BJJ Portales
Sindalu BJJ Portales 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 Sindalu BJJ Portales
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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