Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Gracie Nevada Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to kids and teens ages 5 to 18 at its academy on South Buffalo Drive in the west Las Vegas valley. The youth programs on file are kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, teen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and self defense classes, with listed age groups of 5 to 12 and 13 to 18 so younger children and teenagers train separately.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art, built on leverage and control rather than striking, which is part of why many parents choose it as a first martial art. There is no punching or kicking involved in the core curriculum, and smaller students learn techniques designed to work against larger opponents. The Gracie name attached to this academy refers to the family most associated with the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The schedule runs six days a week. Monday and Wednesday hours are 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday run 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the academy is closed Sunday. The late afternoon and evening blocks on weekdays are where school age classes typically land, though the listing does not break out which specific times are kids classes, so confirm the youth schedule when you call. Classes run year round.

The academy is located at 1181 S Buffalo Dr, Suite 120, zip code 89117, and the facility is wheelchair accessible per the listing. Classes are taught in English. Pricing is not recorded in the listing, so for membership rates, class schedules by age, and how to get a child started, call (702) 613-8536 or visit gracienvjiujitsu.com.

For west side families comparing martial arts options, the relevant facts are the separate kids and teen programs, a self defense component alongside sport training, six day a week operating hours, and an accessible facility at the Buffalo and Charleston area of the valley.