Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Los Alamos, NM
Since 2013, Gracie Barra Los Alamos has been dedicated to providing high-quality martial arts training to the Los Alamos and Hilltop communities. Rooted in Gracie Barra principles, we prioritize holistic development through programs that strengthen body, mind, and spirit. Our mission extends beyond competition, fostering family values and personal growth in a supportive environment. We offer structured classes for adults and children, including specialized programs like Cardio Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and interval training. Our after-school initiatives and summer camps emphasize education while ensuring safety and engagement for youth.Community outreach includes free self-defense workshops for women and anti-bully programs for kids. With experienced instructors like Professor Robert Romero, we maintain a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community impact. Our facility accommodates all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, ensuring accessible training for every individual. Through consistent leadership and tailored instruction, we empower students to achieve personal milestones while building lasting relationships within our martial arts family.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Classes
Cardio Kickboxing
After School Program
Summer Camps
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Gracie Barra-certified instruction with a focus on traditional values and modern techniques
- Community-driven programs including free self-defense and anti-bully workshops
- Experienced instructors with over a decade of leadership in martial arts education
- Family-friendly environment accommodating all skill levels and age groups
- Specialized offerings like after-school care and summer camps with educational components
Associations and certifications
- Gracie Barra
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra-certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for adults and teens, focusing on self-defense, competition preparation, and physical fitness. Classes emphasize technical proficiency, discipline, and gradual skill progression. Our curriculum accommodates all experience levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Kids Classes
Age-specific martial arts instruction for children aged 4-14, combining fundamental Jiu-Jitsu techniques with character development. Sessions promote confidence, respect, and decision-making skills while maintaining a fun, engaging environment for young learners.
Cardio Kickboxing
High-energy cardio kickboxing sessions blending martial arts techniques with interval training. Designed for all fitness levels, these classes improve cardiovascular health, coordination, and strength while offering stress relief in a group setting.
After School Program
Supervised after-school care providing homework assistance, structured activities, and martial arts training. Focuses on academic support, physical development, and positive social interaction in a safe, educational environment for school-age children.
Summer Camps
Week-long summer camps offering martial arts instruction, fitness activities, and educational workshops. Designed to keep children engaged during school breaks with structured routines, teamwork exercises, and character-building experiences in a secure setting.
People
Professor Robert Romero
Instructor
Certified Gracie Barra instructor with over a decade of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Specializes in youth development programs and community outreach initiatives, emphasizing technical mastery and character building through martial arts.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu following Gracie Barra principles, with additional offerings in Muay Thai and cardio kickboxing for all skill levels.
Are classes available for children?
Yes, we offer age-specific programs for children aged 4-14, including fundamental techniques, character development, and anti-bully training initiatives.
Do you provide after-school care services?
Our LAB After School Program includes homework assistance, structured activities, and martial arts training for children aged 5-12 during school terms.
Are there community outreach programs?
We offer free self-defense workshops for women and anti-bully programs for kids as part of our commitment to community safety and development.
What are your summer camp options?
Week-long summer camps combine martial arts instruction, fitness activities, and educational workshops for children aged 5-14 in a structured environment.
Reviews (7)
David Sutherland
Sep 19, 2021
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Great place for adults to train. Professional facility with a great staff and students. I procrastinated on joining because of time and money. For the quality of instruction and professional facility its really a bargain. I have found the class schedule to be accommodating as well. Other students are very welcoming. Professor Romero and the coaches are passionate about BJJ and provide great instruction. At the time of this review I believe you can attend a class for free. Grab a loaner GI and give it a try.
Jennifer Robinson Best
Feb 23, 2021
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Our son has been training at Gracie Barra Los Alamos since early 2017. Professor Romero and the other instructors are top notch, and we have watched him grow and progress in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as the centering influence it has had as he develops into a pre-teen. They have maintained the highest standards during COVID-19 and communication has been great. We highly recommend to everyone who asks about BJJ for kids and adults!
Candace Joggerst
Jan 06, 2020
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This is an excellent place for childcare, jiu jitsu instruction, and exercise classes. It's far and away the most professional after-school and summer care program in town. I know my children are not only safe there, but are learning and having a good time to boot. My older daughter has been taking jiu jitsu lessons there for over two years, during which time I've seen a marked increase in her self-confidence and self-possession. Both my husband and I have taken jiu jitsu lessons there, and while it turns out jiu jitsu is more my husband's thing than mine, I never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome
Athena Rodarte
Aug 28, 2019
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I love this academy! Best place in Los Alamos for jiu jitsu, I highly recommend this place to everyone and anyone, YOU WONT REGRET IT! Not only do they offer jiu jitsue classes for all ages, but they also offer other classes, and as well as a full time after school program with pickup, and a full time summer camp, it's AMAZING!! Mr. Romero is an awesome certified instructor and the staff is AMAZING!!!
Tai Lopez
Jun 27, 2019
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Highly skilled instructors with great personalities, morals, and values. Great lessons for all ages and genders. If you have been thinking joining, do it.
Darin D.
Sep 27, 2018
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I love this place! Professor Romero, Coach Joel, Caroline are amazing instructors, and great with kids! They also have wonderful programs for kids such an after school program & summer program! Any one looking for a fun, safe, and learning environment for their kids THIS IS THE PLACE! *****
Brian Neff
Jun 26, 2018
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The best jiujitsu instruction in Los Alamos without a doubt. Top notch instructor as well as a great and welcoming team atmosphere. It's important to know there is a huge difference in learning jiujitsu and being able to actually apply the skills you've learned against a resisting opponent. GB Los Alamos is the only place on the hill where you will learn jiujitsu and be able to effectively apply those techniques in real world situations.