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Zia Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Las Cruces, 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
- 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 (ages 6) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ziamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 575-405-8679
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 1–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“If you’re a parent looking for a safe, challenging environment where your kids can build confidence and learn real self-defense skills, this is the place.”
“The coaching staff support both high level competitors and hobbyists which makes this gym a suitable place for students with different personal goals and of any age range.”
“If you’re a parent looking for a safe, challenging environment where your kids can build confidence and learn real self-defense skills, this is the place.”
“The classes are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to different skill levels, making it a perfect place for beginners and advanced martial artists alike.”
Other martial arts here
“And if you’re an adult interested in BJJ or MMA, you won’t find a better room to train in.”
“My kids had fun during the judo class, I'd highly recommend for anyone looking to train in the area or as a drop in.”
What members say
“The classes are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to different skill levels, making it a perfect place for beginners and advanced martial artists alike.”
“My children will gain confidence, discipline, and valuable self-defense skills in a supportive, SAFE, and positive environment that comes from this place.”
“If you're looking for a high-quality jiu-jitsu academy that focuses on technique, discipline, and community, Zia Jiu-Jitsu is the place to be.”
“If you’re a parent looking for a safe, challenging environment where your kids can build confidence and learn real self-defense skills, this is the place.”
“The coaching staff support both high level competitors and hobbyists which makes this gym a suitable place for students with different personal goals and of any age range.”
“Everyone there was extremely friendly, welcoming, easy to get along with and the mats were tidy and very clean.”
From the reviews
Zia Martial Arts is the highest quality, and friendliest community of martial artists I have had the honour of sharing the mats with. With so many options for classes opening up and such a diverse, cultured atmosphere I'd recommend the Zia lifestyle to anyone looking to better themselves on and off the mats.
This is a great place to learn, or progress martial art skills. There is wide a variety of experts and beginners. As a beginner to martial arts I could not ask for a better place to learn as you will feel extremely welcomed, and will learn from the very the best.
As a beginner looking to get into martial arts, I wanted to train at a place that would push me to develop, have quality instructors, and have a supportive culture that focused on personal growth and development. Zia Martial Arts has all that, and more!
Amazing Jiu-Jitsu Academy! Zia Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible place to train! The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and passionate about teaching. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, they provide top-notch instruction in a welcoming and supportive environment.
New to BJJ? Start at Zia Jiu-Jitsu
Zia Jiu-Jitsu 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 Zia 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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site