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BJJ Classes in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces has 4 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Zia Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

102 W Conway Ave, Las Cruces, NM

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6+

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

King's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

1001 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Wild West Martial Arts & Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

114 N Campo St, Las Cruces, NM

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Three Crosses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

2185 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM

BJJ gym Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Las Cruces

1 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Zia Jiu-Jitsu, Wild West Martial Arts & Fitness and Three Crosses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Las Cruces

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Las Cruces: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Las Cruces?
Most Las Cruces gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Las Cruces gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 4 gyms in Las Cruces advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Zia Jiu-Jitsu, King's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Las Cruces?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Las Cruces gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Las Cruces?
Yes — 3 Las Cruces gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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