Gracie Humaita Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts

in Reno & Sparks

ADULTS, KIDS, AND TEENS CAN LEARN JIU-JITSU MARTIAL ARTS AT ANY OF OUR TWO LOCATIONS IN SOUTH RENO & SPARKS FROM THE ONLY BRAZILIAN-BORN & TRAINED GRACIE JIU-JITSU  INSTRUCTOR IN NORTHERN NEVADA.

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Alexandre Garcia: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Near Reno & Sparks, NV

Meet Your Reno & Sparks Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Third-Degree Black Belt Instructor

Alexandre Garcia: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Near Reno & Sparks, NV

Meet Your Reno & Sparks Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Third-Degree Black Belt Instructor

Meet Instructor Alexandre Garcia—a Brazilian-trained Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, third-degree black belt, and owner of Gracie Humaitá Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts with locations in Reno & Sparks. As the only Brazilian-born, Brazilian-trained Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor in Northern Nevada, Alexandre brings authentic self-defense and martial arts expertise to both of our South Reno and Sparks locations.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is widely recognized as one of the most effective martial arts for real-world self-defense. Unlike striking-based martial arts, BJJ teaches you to use leverage and technique to control and defeat larger, stronger opponents—making it the ultimate self-defense system for anyone, regardless of size or strength. Whether you’re in Reno or Sparks, our martial arts academy delivers authentic Gracie lineage training that transforms lives.

Get started today: 3 introductory classes for just $30!

We offer three introductory jiu-jitsu classes or private classes for both adults and kids. Sign up today to get access to both of our Reno and Sparks locations!

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Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno
Based on 404 reviews
Diego M.
Really amazing gym, the trainers are always friendly and are giving great advice. Would recommend to anyone that want to start learning!
Amanda R.
Amazing school.
The main Professor Alex is full of energy and pays attention in every single detail.
I have my kid there as well and he loves it
Eryn
My daughter goes here, the coaches are excellent! Alex and Luis are great with the kids and the parents are encouraging to all the kids. My daughter loves it!
Rian H.
I wasn't feeling as strong recently, so I decided to try something new like Jiu Jitsu and let me tell you it was amazing. Staff very friendly and I professor Alex was great at teaching.
Jonathan C.
Amazing jiu jitsu program, professor Alex is amazing highly recommend. Great picture for the program as he has a very great build and he is a strong guy. Muscles look amazing!
Nikolay K.
Amazing place to take your kids! My son whos 4 goes almost everyday to the south Reno location he looks forward to seeing all his classmates!! Professor Alex and all the coaches there are top notch thank you all for helping him! Watching his confidence grow daily is amazing! Cant wait to put his little brother in next!!!
Edgar H.
Went to Sparks from Miami looking for a place to train.
Called Gracie humaita right at the beginning I knew that was a perfect place.
Hands down best school In the area.
Learn Brazilian jiujitsu from the source.
Edgar H.
From Miami Beach and trained With professor Alexandre And had an Amazing experience. He is very knowledgeable and the school environment was family oriented.
Morgan R.
Excellent gym, mats are always clean, classes are always great and well structured, and the people are always very nice
Jasmine J.
My son has been going here for a little over 2 months and we absolutely love it! My son loves coach Jayden and professor Alex!
Isaac Z.
Just moved to the area and found this school to be the best with knowledgeable instructors and a family environment I highly recommend this place to anybody
Isaac Z.
Hands down this is the best school in the area, if you are beginner or advance Alex and his instructors will take good care of you, I really enjoyed the family environment
Aaron W.
Great BJJ studio with skilled professor and a welcoming atmosphere. I’ve learned a lot already in a short time!
gabriella A.
Great gym. The coaches are super professional, patient, and really care about helping everyone improve. The classes are well organized and welcoming for all levels. Definitely recommend it!
James K.
I felt welcome from day one. As a complete beginner, my coach and training partners supported me right away, pairing me with an experienced partner who walked me through each move. Everyone here is willing to help you improve. Whether for self defense, personal growth, or for the camaraderie, I would definitely recommend this gym.
Kelcie W.
We have three boys under 9 years old attending Jiu Jitsu regularly and the level of patience that Professor and the coaches have is admirable. My youngest started out as a bit of a trouble maker and the strides in his demeanor now in class is mind blowing.

The team is patient, teaches respect and discipline in a very nurturing way, and is amazing with kids of all ages. The other students and families are very wonderful as well and the sense of accomplishment and confidence these kids have is very strong. Especially when they grapple at the end of class and you can see the muscle memory of the training begin to show.

This Jiu Jitsu gym is a safe place for learning lifelong skills that will make a difference for these kids.
ginag209
My son Virgil has been training here for awhile now and has so much fun. He has made friends and has learned more than we ever expected. All of the staff are so supportive and knowledgeable, they are also very family oriented. We love it here and will to stay as long as my son enjoys himself.
Deandra S.
We've been taking my son for 6 months now. The team is amazing to say the very least. They have taught him so much and he genuinely feels the love every time he comes in the door. We love everything about this place!
Sam H.
The instructors are very hands on, interactive, and disciplined. My son started Jui Jitsu almost 3 months ago and is progressing appropriately. Price for classes is great for the amount of classes and services they provide. I’m happy with this choice.
Doug P.
I have been taking my son here for a few months now. Jiu-Jitsu has been giving him more and more confidence. Thanks Alex!
Christofer I.
We put our 5 year old in Gracie Humaita and it’s has been incredible. Our boy loves it, he’s gotten stronger and more disciplined, and everyone here is really cool. Professor Alex and his team are great at commanding the room and teaching these kids the basics of BJJ.
Scott R.
Professor Alex and all of his coaches are incredible. I have 2 little ones who attend 4 times a week. He pushes them hard but also incorporates “fun” so they want to come back. Highly recommend!
Ryan
For the past few months, my kids have been attending Jiu Jitsu classes here. We didn't know what to expect as we stopped at some other locations before we landed on this one. We decided on the three-day trial at $30 per student, which can be applied to the first month's fee if you decide to stay. After those three days, it was pretty clear that we knew this was the right place for our kids. I believe the age range is 4-8 for our class, with an average attendance of 20-25 students Monday-Thursday. There are always 3-4 coaches, including the professor who is usually there two of the four days. This seems to be the right number of coaches, as they all have a good handle on the students. The coaches are very skilled and work well together in training the kids. Professor Alex has a big personality and a great positive attitude! He genuinely cares for the kids, and of course, all the kids love and respect the Professor. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings for our kids here.
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Veronica R.
The professor and coaches are truly amazing here, they make sure each student is getting the proper training education. They teach the students to be more disciplined and respectful. It’s a very welcoming & fun environment. My kids love it here.
Jackie B.
Excellent teachers and kid’s classes. They are devoted to the art of BJJ, care for the students, and are very much family.❤️🙌
M G.
Professor Alex and his crew of instructors are Amazing,The kids absolutely love them, wonderful place to learn respect and self defense, I highly recommend Gracie.
Reina S.
Amazing self defense class!! The professor and the coaches are really amazing and wonderful . I love their way of teaching, I’ve looked at other places and this place by far is my favorite! They take their time teaching the kids the proper moves and make sure every child gets it down. my kids love going to class everyday.
Tarra C.
My daughter recently joined Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and we couldn't be happier! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, creating a welcoming environment that fosters both skill development and confidence. The classes are engaging and fun, making learning Jiu-Jitsu an exciting experience for her. She has already met some great people and looks forward to every session. If you're looking for a fantastic place for you or your child to learn Jiu Jitsu, I highly recommend Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
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Our kid loves coming here. Great instructors ! Great balance between teaching technique, fun and discipline. Highly recommended for kids 4+ !
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Fill C.
Friendly, expert training, nice place, good people. Got lucky finding this place. And super clean windows!
P M.
I have been coming here for 3 years now. This is a great school. The instructors are all very knowledgable and friendly. They genuinely care about teaching and helping students learn.
Dylan C.
Training here has been such an enjoyable experience. Over the last year my 2 boys have absolutely excelled. We love the atmosphere and the coaching with the kids and adult classes! Would highly recommend!
Dylan C.
We have been training here as a family for a little over a year now and it is amazing. The owner and his staff are wonderful! Excellent programs for kids and adults! Very family friendly atmosphere, and extremely welcoming!
Chad M.
First started going due to my son being bullied. Then after watching him I decided I wanted to join. It has been the greatest decision we’ve ever made. It has changed my son for the better and now I have a family there. Professor is extremely professional and cares deeply for our safety and well being. Highly highly recommend. You will enter a stranger and leave as family.
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carl S.
The facility is clean and located in a convenient location in south Reno. Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu provides an excellent comfortable training environment. Professor Alex and coaches are experienced effective teachers. What a great place to learn!
david M.
Alex and his instructors at Gracie Humaita are amazing with all the kids. He is very friendly. He involves the parents. At the end of his kids class they play game to finish off and let kids be kids. Alex the main instructor teaches some of the kids classes which I think it’s awesome. My son and daughter both love it. Alex thank you so much for being a great person. I am excited to also attend your adult class.
Rajvir D.
Was traveling for work and had a conference in Reno so I figured I would check and see if any good Jiu Jitsu schools were in the area.

I’m so glad I looked up Professor Garcia’s Gracie Humaita academy!! The atmosphere was amazing, his energy was contagious and all the students were incredibly welcoming.

Always fun to learn some new tricks to take back home. Thanks again for allowing me to come train!!
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Anthony F.
I have been training at this gym for six months now. I was super nervous to start but this gym accepted me as family. I wanted to wait to write this review because I wanted to make sure there was consistency. It's been 6 months and I'm having more fun than ever. I really like the self-defense aspect and lack of egos in the gym. Alex and all the coaches are amazing, they listen to the students and are very patient. I highly recommend this gym!
Shirley G.
Gracie Humaitá is without doubt the best BJJ academy at Nevada. Being part of the team is such a amazing experience.
Cierra M.
I really like the teaching styles and energy of the place. They help anyone of any age and it's all around a great environment.
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I’m so glad I started! Being an older person, I was thinking I was too old to be starting. I was wrong. I’ve lost 20 lbs so far and I love the atmosphere. Alex made me feel like family. Coach Luis is a great coach. I would recommend Jiu Jitsu to anyone that wants to try something new. Thank you Alex for changing my life!
Joshua S.
My kid’s have been coming to this gym for 3-4 months and they’ve shown great improvement. Alex and Luis and all of the other instructors here are very professional and they are great with kid’s. I highly recommend this gym, It’s an honor to have my kids in a Gracie Gym learning from the best.
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Elizabeth C.
I had a wonderful time here, love how patient the professors are, very good environment for kids and women
Dylan
Alex is the rare kind of teacher that has a lifetime of experience and still has a passion for the sport and for teaching.
German L.
What can I say other than how much a month has changed my lifestyle and has brought me closer to achieving goals. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. Professor Alex is awesome! Coach Luis and Keith are great as well. Definitely will help you get where you wanna go!
christian S.
This place is amazing!! I’ve never done Jiu-Jitsu before and I’m an older fella. I was kind of intimidated when I first walked in but then I met professor Alex and Charles ! They were so welcoming, warm and friendly!! I started the 3 classes for 30 bucks I’ve done 2 classes so far and I am hooked!!! They are awesome instructors and are all about respecting one another!!! I highly recommend coming here!!
Pittsburgh C.
Drove from Fallon to check this place out because we’re considering putting our 4 year old daughter in class. They are the most sincere and genuine people I’ve ever met. So kind and are truly passionate about teaching the art of jiu jitsu. I highly recommend this place.
Nevin G.
Professor Alex is a very knowledgeable teacher. He goes through each step slowly to make sure everyone knows what they're doing. He also checks up on everyone while practicing the move and offers constructive criticism and help to make sure we learn the moves.

Louis is the other coach, and Louis is very good at teaching like Alex is.
Slow teaching so everyone can follow, and helps out students where they require assistance.

Jiu-jitsu is a very valuable martial art to learn and is very effective for street fighting if you find yourself in a tough spot. You learn to fight and put people in positions without having to kick or punch and learn to spare yourself harm when fighting.

I highly recommend taking jiu-jitsu classes, and Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 9333 Double R Blvd #1100, Reno, NV 89521 is the perfect place to learn the basics of self-defense.
Keenon G.
Best place in town for learning JiuJitSu. Teaches how to do the move and how to have great technique while doing the moves. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn JiuJitSu!
Brenton P.
Great place to learn jiu jitsu the best place in the city; friendly staff, clean, a good environment, knowledgeable instructors, and hard working students.
Andreas 9.
I started practicing BJJ with professor Alexandre Garcia, and it has been the best experience possible. I recommend it to everyone, both for self-defense and competition. For those who have small children this is also the ideal place to take them. Oss!!
David S.
Alexandre and his team have done more for my son's mental and physical well being in two weeks than all of the therapy he's been in since COVID. Hand to God.
The close attention they pay to every student is almost unheard of these days in any other environment.
You can feel the positive energy the moment you walk in. It's somehow both relaxing and exciting at the same time.
Highly recommended for any and every age. I am 50yo with fairly significant physical issues, yet I have every intention of joining my son on the mat as soon as the VA clears me.
It's never too early, nor too late.
KEITH S.
I’ve been at this place since 2019. I like the atmosphere and the other practitioners. This place has a family vibe to it. Everyone knows each other and helps each other out to progressed to the next level.
Cody L.
Alex and his staff are the best. Great family atmosphere. Patient with my child and teaching listening and hard work. Jui jitsu has really helped my child grow mentally and physically.
Luis N.
Good place to train kids and adults always great energy, clean place good atmosphere everyone is friendly
J M.
I transitioned from MMA and I could not have asked for a better place to do that. Professor Alex is top notch! great atmosphere everyone is very welcoming. If you want to get in shape and learn jiu jitsu this is the place.
Luis N.
Good atmosphere everyone is friendly, clean place everybody is welcome and have fun and make new friends
steffanie L.
My boys love their classes! The instructor is outstanding ! I recommend this Jiu Jitsu practice to all parents looking to boost their childs self defense and confidence.
John S.
He’s a great guy and as a fat guy, I can definitely see my self coming here to lose weight, and I genuinely have fun doing this!
Bruna L.
This is a great school with amazing instructors. They are patient and great at working with each child at their own pace. Such a positive and inclusive environment that builds confidence and teaches respect. 🙂
Eneko Z.
Very good place to start doing Jiu Jitsu. It's packed with both kids and adults. It is a really healthy environment.
Olivia H.
My grandson Mateo, takes classes with him. He’s a very great person, professor. I highly recommend him.
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Kazuko Y.
Alex and all of the coaches are amazing. They expect respect and discipline from the kids and teach good values. At the same time they make classes fun and interactive for the kids. I would recommend to anyone looking to get their kids in jiu jitsu.
David T.
Our kids love this place. The instructions are great with the kids and they really know what they're doing. The kids learn something new every class.
chelsee C.
Alex and all of the coaches have been amazing and have such good patients with the children. Both of my sons has learned so much from this program and I highly recommend it! Not only for martial arts, but also for discipline.
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Why Choose Our Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Schools For Adults, Kids & TEENS

Why Choose Our Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts schools For Adults, Kids & TEENS

Whether you’re a parent seeking self-defense for your kids and teens or an adult looking to transform your fitness and confidence, our Reno and Sparks martial arts and self-defense schools deliver real results for students of all ages and skill levels.

What You’ll Experience at our Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts & Self-Defense Schools:

✓ Master proven self-defense techniques from the authentic Gracie lineage
✓ Build unshakable confidence through jiu-jitsu martial arts training
✓ Get in incredible shape while learning valuable combat skills
✓ Train for competition (optional) in elite-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
✓ Access both locations with one membership—train in Reno or Sparks based on your schedule

2 Convenient locations in South Reno & Sparks, NV

We have two convenient locations in South Reno and Sparks. Our martial arts schools offer authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense training, making it accessible to you regardless of where you live or work. Our family-friendly community welcomes local Northern Nevada residents of all ages and skill levels, from nervous beginners to experienced competitors, to train side by side in our supportive environment.

 We Are Family-Owned & Operated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that teaches you to defend yourself using leverage and technique instead of strength. It focuses on controlling and submitting opponents on the ground, making it perfect for real-world self defense. At our Reno and Sparks academies, we teach authentic Gracie BJJ—the same system used by police, military, and MMA fighters.

Do I need experience to start BJJ?

No experience needed! Most students at our Reno and Sparks locations start as complete beginners. Our instructors teach you everything from scratch in a supportive environment where everyone starts at the same place.

Is Jiu-Jitsu safe?

Yes—BJJ is one of the safest martial arts. You can “tap out” anytime you’re uncomfortable, and our Reno-Sparks instructors prioritize controlled, safe training. Injuries are rare compared to other contact sports.

Will Jiu-Jitsu get me in shape?

Absolutely! BJJ burns 500-1,000 calories per class and builds full-body strength, cardio, and flexibility. Students at our Reno and Sparks academies often see results within weeks—and it’s way more fun than a regular gym.

Is BJJ good for kids?

Yes! Our kids’ programs in Reno and Sparks teach self defense, discipline, and confidence in a safe environment. We accept ages 4+ with age-specific classes, and parents love how BJJ helps with focus, respect, and anti-bullying skills.

How much does it cost?

Try 3 classes for just $30 at our Reno or Sparks location. Then it’s only $140/month for unlimited training at both academies—one of the best values for martial arts in Northern Nevada.

What do I wear to class?

Wear athletic clothes—t-shirt and shorts or sweatpants. You train barefoot. After your trial at our Reno or Sparks location, you’ll get a gi (BJJ uniform), but regular workout clothes work fine to start.

Why choose your academy over others in Reno?

We’re the only Reno-Sparks academy with a Brazilian-born, Brazilian-trained Gracie instructor. You’re learning authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Alexandre Garcia, who earned his black belt in Brazil—not a watered-down version.