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The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Vegas, Nevada
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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-268-7887
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“If you're looking for a great environment for you or your kids, where there's a real community, then this is the place for you.”
“Moises has a way of pushing you to be a better person, grappler and competitor.”
“You never forget your first time doing anything and it was great.”
What members say
“The Academy is a clean, top notch facility and the students are always welcoming, fun, and know how to push the pace!”
“Not only does he have a gift with his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction & knowledge, but you’re also going to find a genuinely good hearted person/family who runs this school!”
“I started jui jitsu a few months ago and have lost 15 pounds, the class includes a great warm-up/ technique lessons/live rolls!”
“) The mats are clean and nice (I spent a lot of time getting a feel for them LOL) and there is a great exercise room for warm ups or cool downs.”
“Besides the kids program the facility is well kept and very clean.”
“Moises has a way of pushing you to be a better person, grappler and competitor.”
From the reviews
I took my first ever BJJ class anywhere and it was at The Academy Of Brazilian Jujitsu. You never forget your first time doing anything and it was great. It was challenging but not too challenging to make you want to quit. I definitely had a fulfilling feeling at the end of class.
It has been a positive experience going to The Academy of BJJ. Great family environment and the coaches are very informative with the students when teaching the techniques. I have my 5-year-old son enrolled here to learn confidence and be more assertive. Every week you can see him growing from learning to work hard.
Top tier instruction and elite level training for anyone from a hobbyist to a professional! World class training with excellent mat space and strength and conditioning facilities! Extremely welcoming and positive environment and the best place to learn Brazilian in Las Vegas!
My husband & I have been training under professor Moises Antonio Lopez AKA “Honeybadger” for nearly 2 years. Not only does he have a gift with his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction & knowledge, but you’re also going to find a genuinely good hearted person/family who runs this school!
New to BJJ? Start at The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The Academy of Brazilian 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.
Your first BJJ class at The Academy of Brazilian 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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