I came for a drop-in class while on vacation. As I'm preparing for a tournament I didn't want to go…read morea full week without training. Coach Fergus was very friendly and guided the early 6am class. All the training partners were very friendly as well. No egos, just fun rolling in situational positions. I enjoyed the more modern approach of playing situations rather than basic drilling. I definitely recommend 10th planet for any travelers looking to stay active or any locals looking to start their jiu jitsu journey. Thank you Coach Fergus and the 10th planet family for the warm welcome!

Can't say enough good stuff about 10th Planet Albuquerque Jiu Jitsu! Nate Harris is a great…read moreinstructor and runs an awesome team! The gym is kept very clean, and it's a really welcoming environment for everyone, from beginners to advanced levels. Go visit 10th Planet Albuquerque and you'll see what I mean!

Great experience so far! Our son loves the instructors who makes each session fun but focused. We…read morewill definitely recommend this place to whomever is looking for their child to gain strength and discipline.

This is a fantastic academy for anyone - kids to adult, just beginning to experienced professional…read more My 5 year old son and I both take classes here. I've never met a more competent and yet relaxed and fun team - and head instructor Justin Hall is fantastic. I really can't recommend him highly enough. BJJ, or any martial art, can be intimidating to start. Something a lot of us want to do, or dream about, but we're hesitant, maybe afraid to go in - remembering Cobra Kai from our youth in the Karate Kid. Well it's not like that at all. They're warm, welcoming, and fun. Justin exudes a confidence only born of competence, you see it in people who are great at what they do, whatever it is. Justin is the consummate teacher - patient, yet exacting. He knows his stuff, and he's not in this just for minting belts and making money. He in fact will limit the size of his school ultimately - so I'd get in now. There is no better place in NM. There may be other great facilities, but I can guarantee you that you will be happy you went here.

After wondering about the program and being unsure of what it could do for my children, I can…read moreproudly say that I have been bringing my kids here for about a year now. The program is not only good for their physical health, but their mental health. After the pandemic came and my kids were stuck at home all the time, they really suffered from not seeing friends and family. Involving them in Gracie Barra has been life-changing for them. They are learning not just about self defense, but about taking pride in yourself, how to treat others and yourself with respect, time management, and so many other small life lessons I see them absorbing every day on the mat. The professors truly care about the children and the kind of people they turn into. I would very highly recommend this school to anybody - adult or child - that wants to learn something about themselves.

Best Jiu-Jitsu school in the state. What an amazing place to learn and grow. The instructors,…read morefacility and students are top notch.

The best, they are fun to learn. It started as a small area now ots a big one at the downtown. I…read moreleft 2 years ago because its far away

Nicest people. Cool atmosphere. My nephew used to train there…read more I think I have purchased every T-shirt and other items with the JW logo in the place!

This gym is awesome, one of the best values in the area. I've gone to several gyms and found this…read moreone to be the best. I'm new to Jiu-Jitsu and found the instructors and other students to be encouraging and helpful. There is lots of space to move around in. And $10 for a drop in class.

From the owner: Free trial week for all adults students. No yearly commitment, no contracts. Come in today to get…read morestarted.

I started here about 2 years ago and now have my 4 year old in their Tiny Champions class. The…read moreincredible staff and students create an atmosphere where you can't help but feel a sense of belonging. Hats off to Gracie Barra for making what would normally be a daunting first time experience something we look forward to every week!

Would recommend any day. Everyone there is so welcoming and on your first visit everything is…read moreexplained so well.

I went here as someone who is very overweight, out of shape, with a hip replacement. I was nervous…read moreas heck to workout anywhere because, lets face it, we don't want to be judged even if we are trying to better ourselves. As soon as I walked in I felt welcomed. Everyone was so kind and supportive. You go at your own pace and they encourage you non stop. Krav Maga is now my favorite and I look forward to the classes. Your first two classes are free.... So check it out at least! You wont regret it.

I have been on this crazy journey to find a good place to teach me to fight. ( I secretly have…read moreambitions to be the next Holly Holmes :) What you get here is down and dirty and practical. From my very first class I got a workout and left with applicable skills, which is extremely hard to do! The first class I took was the Krav Maga. I was a little intimidated at first, being the only one in the class that didn't have some kind of belt, but the other students and Zane, the owner and instructor, made me feel really welcome. Just to be clear, what I am looking for is to be actually able to deploy moves, not just run through drills, and Zane gives you that right from the beginning. We worked on disarming a knife, two person attack, and kicking drills. The other class I have attended is the Women's Self Defense class. This is taught by Michelle, Zane's wife. I think every woman needs to take this class! We learned that pony tail grabs are a common attack point and how to disable someone that attacks in this manner. Repetition makes perfect but what I like is that after one class you have enough grip on the fundamentals that I feel like I could deploy some version of it. Great place!!

If you want to learn how to fight, defend yourself or are looking for a great workout, this is the…read moreplace to go. The coaches make a patient effort to bring new people up to a competitive level. (Regardless of if you plan to compete or not.) Its worth coming by to check it out.

Unassuming, replete with character and proudly gritty, this stout lair of sweat and stamina is…read morebound to be the birthplace of the next great fighter in ABQ. The locale is entirely alien: just another storefront in the midst of another boring strip mall, walking in the door delivers something akin to a modern-day Rocky training complex, the kind of arena where Adrian isn't just sitting in the corner cheering her honey on, she's laced up in the ring, sparring and whipping the bastards to pieces. Combat sports have entered a new era, folks. The ladies are seriously into this competition, and we're not boxing, we're throwing elbows and push-kicks and choke holds. ABQ Kickboxing provides all the ammunition necessary to be a Bad Ass. A truly local resource, the facility and staff are the small dog in the franchise fight; they simply don't have the monetary resources to supply the shine and sheen of the box gyms. Here, the walls are plastered with sponsors who support 'em, much of the equipment is well worn or in need of repair, there aren't any fancy machines, just a few dumbbells and kettlebells and medicine balls, it's a hodgepodge and the instructors do what they can to utilize 'em into the workouts. Workouts run 45 minutes, a big plus in my book, just about perfect for the overworked professional. The floor matting is thick semi-absorbent foam, akin to the stuff a baby could crawl on, great for your feet, which is important because you'll be kicking the bags barefoot. The bags are full-size, they drag the foam, something I generally prefer to UFC Gym (but the benefits are debatable). Workouts run the gamut, but the average routine involves a mix of bag work, stations, ab routines and virtually no stretching. Best you arrive early and get yo'self limber before the lesson. And dig it: participants are asked to clean up after their own mess after the punishment is dealt, just a squirt bottle and a towel. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm a sweaty bastard, I give a new definition to someone who can make it rain. Here, I also clean up my dollahs. Aside from the classes, there's a boxing ring (ground level) and a grappling arena, there's plenty of instruction for those who want to take the plunge. They offer two free classes for the newbies so you have no excuse, go check it out. One bathroom, something of a downer, and a lot of the square footage is occupied by a front desk area that probably should be half the size to accommodate more equipment. Overall, I return to the opening paragraph theme: this is the place where ABQ's next big thing will train, compete and ultimately find fame. The gym absolutely bleeds Eye of the Tiger. Go check it out, and don't get discouraged if your first workout doesn't do the trick. Try another. I did and I'm hurtin'.