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Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Henderson, Nevada

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Website & schedule teamoctopusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (702) 326-4647

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“For those wanting to learn i can guarantee you have not only top instructors, but amazing role models for not only adults but for your children.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 2 mentions

“As a woman and someone that is staring from the beginning I can say this is a top tier gym.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“I went to No gi ☆ it was awesome 💪 They have great coaching and diverse level of people all ages.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The whole experience has given us all a common passion, some serious help in self-defense, as well as bringing us all together.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Visited this location for the first time a few weeks ago.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“I went to No gi ☆ it was awesome 💪 They have great coaching and diverse level of people all ages.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Very welcoming spot if you are a newbie and pros to learn new stuff from if you have skills.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“If you want a family feel, great role models, and people who will push you to be great this is the place.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The Henderson location is huge with super clean and soft mats.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“As a woman and someone that is staring from the beginning I can say this is a top tier gym.”

From the reviews

Visited this location for the first time a few weeks ago. Very clean and a lot of mat space. The thing that I loved the most was the family like atmosphere. I feel like I could learn a lot here as the coaches and higher belts were all knowledgeable, friendly and patient.

★★★★★ — Sidney, Jan 2025

Amazing instructors. For those wanting to learn i can guarantee you have not only top instructors, but amazing role models for not only adults but for your children. The dedication the Instructors at Team Octopus has here is next level.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Aug 2025

Been part of team octopus for half a year now. These guys are amazing. The Henderson location is huge with super clean and soft mats. Everyone is welcome and they make you feel like part of a family. If you every wanted to give Jiu Jitsu a shot you will not regret choosing this place.

★★★★★ — Raymond, Jan 2025

I’ve been training off and on with Professor Chris for almost 10 years now, and seeing him make the progress all the way to a new school in Las Vegas has been amazing. Got to observe his patience and skill with new kid’s class today and it was impressive! Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — George-Anthony, Apr 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu

Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Team Octopus 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Team Octopus Jiu Jitsu

Black Mountain Marketplace, 72 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Apt 125, Henderson, NV89012

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