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Velha Guarda Jiu-Jitsu of Cabot LLC
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cabot, Arkansas
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 vgjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (501) 356-0989
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Haven’t done jiu jitsu in years, teacher was great in getting me back on track and helping me get the basics down again.”
“Alan is an awesome instructor & he loves teaching kids self defense as well as adults.”
“Whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, or challenge yourself mentally and physically, Velha Guarda Jiu-jitsu of Cabot is the place to be.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
What members say
“The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping each student improve at their own pace.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
“Haven’t done jiu jitsu in years, teacher was great in getting me back on track and helping me get the basics down again.”
“His self defense classes are authentic Gracie Jiujitsu as taught by Grandmaster Helio.”
From the reviews
Alan has years of coaching experience. He is great with kids and very patient. Highly recommend his kids classes. He specializes in fundamental "pure" Gracie jiu-jitsu techniques. If you want to lay a solid jiu-jitsu foundation for your jiu-jitsu journey then this is the place for you.
Coach Alan is an awesome instructor. Super knowledgeable in Jiujitsu and has a great teaching style! His self defense classes are authentic Gracie Jiujitsu as taught by Grandmaster Helio. Highly recommended 🙏🙏
Coach Alan is a great instructor and takes great care of his students. Highly recommend him and his school for kids and adults.
I’ve been training at Velha Guarda Jiu-jitsu of Cabot for a while now, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping each student improve at their own pace.
New to BJJ? Start at Velha Guarda Jiu-Jitsu of Cabot LLC
Velha Guarda Jiu-Jitsu of Cabot LLC 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 Velha Guarda Jiu-Jitsu of Cabot LLC
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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