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Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alexandria, Alabama
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 valhallamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 256-371-4832
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 am, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 am, 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 am, 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids (10yo and 11yo) have been practicing BJJ with coach Stephen for 2 years and this gym is a great place for kids to learn self defense techniques for real world situation.”
“This school offers traditional BJJ with Gi for children and adults as well as know No Gi BJJ, striking, and kickboxing for adults.”
“Coach Stephen gave me several time options for the middle of the day to meet for private trainings.”
“Our kids (10yo and 11yo) have been practicing BJJ with coach Stephen for 2 years and this gym is a great place for kids to learn self defense techniques for real world situation.”
“Age friendly and skill friendly from kids to adults and from beginner to expert.”
Other martial arts here
“All key elements of Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo and Wrestling are emphasized and classes are offered throughout the entire week.”
“These coaches are mma fighters with a heavy background in BJJ and they know what really works and doesn't.”
“All key elements of Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo and Wrestling are emphasized and classes are offered throughout the entire week.”
“This school offers traditional BJJ with Gi for children and adults as well as know No Gi BJJ, striking, and kickboxing for adults.”
“All key elements of Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo and Wrestling are emphasized and classes are offered throughout the entire week.”
“All key elements of Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo and Wrestling are emphasized and classes are offered throughout the entire week.”
What members say
“Prices are great for the lessons that are taught, especially when you’re taught by the best coaches in the game.”
“If you're looking for a friendly, inviting gym to begin your Jiu-Jitsu journey I can't recommend this place enough.”
“Our kids (10yo and 11yo) have been practicing BJJ with coach Stephen for 2 years and this gym is a great place for kids to learn self defense techniques for real world situation.”
“Highly recommend the cardio boxing class the coach is awesome!”
“The coaches are great with kids and take their time to explain the skills in detail to ensure everyone is learning and doing it safely.”
“Great gym with great people and coaches.”
From the reviews
I was passing through town and hoping to get a few "drop in" trainings in while I was away from my home gym. I was so happy I was able to find Vahalla. The group trainings are in the mornings and evening, but I had a bit tricky of a schedule while I was there.
My four daughters ages 7-15 had the pleasure of training at this gym on a few occasions. The instruction is sound and all the coaches are outstanding. We would have joined if we did not move out of the area. I highly recommend Valhally Jiu-Jitsu & MMA to anyone.
My son really enjoys his time at Valhalla. Coach Steven is a knowledgeable and patient coach. He takes his time with each person. I definitely recommend this place to anyone with kids (or adult) looking to join martial arts.
My experience at Valhalla has been nothing short of excellent. Regardless of your age or skill level, the coaches at Valhalla give you personal attention and guidance to not just meet your goals, to surpass them. Valhalla has an excellent children’s program.
New to BJJ? Start at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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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