Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team
8430 Washington Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA
Classes for all ages, in a variety of martial arts, designed specifically for individual growth, certified instruction, and a family feel!
8430 Washington Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA
Classes for all ages, in a variety of martial arts, designed specifically for individual growth, certified instruction, and a family feel!
The best gym in town. Super family oriented and they care about their members!
This Jiu Jitsu Academy has provided our kids with confidence and discipline. These life long values were instilled by the professor and his team over the last four years. We were looking for a martial arts program and found it; but more importantly our kids found a community of mentors and friends. We are forever grateful for the impact that this Academy has had on our family's growth.
This is a great gym. My son has been coming to this gym for almost a year. He’s now 10 years old and a gray belt and competed in two different tournaments and absolutely loves the coaching staff and the team. It’s also great for making friends.
I’ve been taking my boys here for about 3 years. I watched my youngest start at age 3 (now 6) and I was skeptical of the sport initially, but watching him grow into the athlete that he is has been an amazing journey. His older brother watched him grow and also decided that this was the activity for him as well. So a parent’s dream come true to have a sport that my 6 and 13 year old can attend simultaneously. Professor Daniel Souza and his family have run this gym with an amazing amount of heart. My boys love coming when they can and there are plenty of class options to choose from. I hope this gym is around forever and I can’t wait to watch my boys grow with the rest of the gym. A great place for everyone.
We really love the academy my kids have really improved in their social skills and have become more confident in themselves not even 6 months they were winning their first match!
The best. Family friendly, flexible, understanding of my many injuries and ailments. Given everything I've been through physically, there is no way I could pursue martial arts, but Professor Daniel and Coach Gabby have made my dreams possible. The highest recommendation on this business. I look forward to being a part of this team for many years to come.
Me and my family love this gym! The best gym in town by far. 10/10 recommend.
Professor Souza, his wife and staff have such a great way of connecting with their students, they truly care about each and every one of them and their families. Very proud to be apart of Carlson Gracie.
Coyote BJJ is an exceptional martial arts school that has truly become a second home for my family and me. Under the guidance of Professor Daniel Souza, we have been training here for about 1.5 years, and the experience has been nothing short of transformative. The school offers a wide range of classes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both youth and adults, Muay Thai for all ages, and Judo. With multiple classes available six days a week, there's always an opportunity to train, no matter your schedule. The recent relocation to a larger facility has provided ample space and equipment, enhancing the training experience even further. What stands out most about Coyote BJJ is the family-oriented atmosphere. The instructors are not just teachers; they genuinely care about their students' growth and well-being. From the very first class, we felt welcomed and supported, which has fostered a strong sense of community among students and families. It's heartwarming to agree with other reviewers who describe the school as feeling like family. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist looking to expand your skills, I highly recommend Coyote BJJ. The exceptional instruction, supportive environment, and commitment to personal development make it an outstanding choice for anyone interested in martial arts.
Awesome place my son and brother love attending the classes!
This is by far the best jiu jitsu place ever! I recently became interested in jiu jitsu and have only been going for less then a year however I already see great improvement in many things such as my health and the very skill itself. The whole gym is like a family and everyone is so caring for one another. I have a younger brother who have been doing jiu jitsu for a couple years now and he has learned much more compared to the gym he used to go to. Love love love this place so much!!
This place is a great place to take your kids. If you are looking to make your kids tougher and stronger, this is the place for you. It is also a great family environment for all ages. The staff are extremely nice and will help you every way they can. The teaching is strict, but it teaches better character and makes you want to try harder.
This is by far the best gym I've personally trained at. The environment is very inclusive and supportive of people fron all walks of life. By far the best atmosphere to train in. I've been with the team and Professor Souza for the last 4 years now and I can honestly say I wouldn't want to go anywhere else!
I was only looking for a bjj school to train. What I ended finding was an extended family! Great environment, great people, an excellent professor!! If you want your kids to enroll or even yourself, this is the place to be!!! New location with open mat space, fully functional gym equipment, it's only going to get bigger!!
Great academy. Feels like a second family. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get in shape and be a part of a great team.
I love this place you get to meet new people and new friends everyone’s kind and you learn a lot of self defense
I been seeing significant improvements in my physical fitness and coordination here at Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, but I've also noticed a profound impact on my mental well-being and confidence. The art of Jiu-Jitsu teaches you to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and persevere through difficulties - skills that have translated seamlessly into my personal and professional life.
Absolutely fell in love with this academy! Me and my Sister attend here and learn so much and have fun in clases. Great empowering environment to be in. Awesome, friendly staff! And professor Daniel Souza is an amazing person! Definitely recommend Carlson Gracie!
Very positive and caring atmosphere. Professor Souza his family and the entire team are the best! My kids love this place and enjoy every class.Outstanding training for both children and adults. The entire Carlson Gracie team lead by Professor Souza, their patience and depth of knowledge is fantastic and encourages people to build an excellent foundation and work hard, whether you want to compete or not. Great workout,building/growning your jiu jitsu and Muay Thai skills and practical application of technique are standard fare. For the children's class, Professor is patient, friendly and an excellent example of a leader. The children look up to and respect him and have a great time while learning excellent skills. Highly recommend this JiuJitsu and Muay Thai academy to anyone out there wanting to train Brazilian jiu jitsu
It is a amazing place to learn martial arts and it's fun for the kids and it keeps them active
Professor dedicado, sincero, criativo! A equipe cada dia crescendo mais!!! Muito feliz com o sucesso!!
Academia ótima instrutores ótimo professor Daniel coyote excelente profissional super indico
Muito bacana o professor Daniel e o espaço da academia bem estruturado.
Nice academy. Coyote !!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!
the best academy in the State, one with one of the most professional and most qualified teachers in the State. With more than 35 years of experience teaching, training several Champions. Including my son.
The best experience anyone could have asked for! This place has given my daughter and i a family! She was a scared girl (toddler anger) and alone in many ways but after just 3 weeks my daughter is blooming in sonmany ways! Not only that but BOTH professors came to her birthday with their teen daughter to make a special appearance for her birthday! You want it all?! Go and become apart of this family and get it all! I have never been so full of love and happiness watching the success of my daughter and this amazing team!
Going to this gym was the best decision I’ve ever made!!! I have learned so much and have developed connections with people that will last a lifetime!!! I highly recommend this gym!
Best place EVER I wish we could have found them sooner Professor Souza is absolutely the best for children as well as adults
I have nothing but GOOD things to say about this Academy. Profesor Daniel and Coach Gabi are the best! They make us feel like family and are very professional and respectful. My son loves going to practice and we are so happy to be part of this Academy. I also want to mention how good they are responding to any questions, calls and text messages.
My son attends classes here and they are so family oriented and supportive and welcoming. I truly love the environment, strength, confidence and skills I watch my son grow every time he goes to class! Thank you guys for being so amazing to my Benny.
My daughter started the Jujitsu after-school program and loved it! She wanted to learn more we started taking her to more classes outside of school has learned so much. The environment is very family oriented and very welcoming they truly care about their students. I recently started going oo, it's challenging and a great workout for the family. We love Carlson Gracie!
10/10 stars, amazing gym. Coaches are awesome. Love the welcoming atmosphere. I recommend everyone to come here. The owners truly care about all aspects of their gym, putting the students first. My sons skills have grown so much since we switched to cg. It’s a bonus that I get to work out and train while my son takes class too. I could go on and on, not a single bad thing to say about this place.
Carlson Gracie creates champions!
Hands down the best Jiu Jitsu gym in town!! The Professor and all the coaches are amazing with the kids, teens and adults. In only 5 months our children have grown so much in the sport and have already competed in three competitions. It has not only been a great outlet but has improved their confidence, resilience, discipline, commitment, respect, good habits, socialization, and so much more. All the kids get along great and have really become a team. We have also met some really awesome people and the gym has been a very welcoming community. I highly recommend Carlson Gracie Eastside or WestSide BJJ Jiu Jitsu gyms. A big thanks to Professor Daniel Souza and Coach Gabriela Souza.
Hands-down this is the best training in the country. My daughter and I move around a lot and 100%. This has been the best experience. They definitely made a huge impact on not only my daughter but my family. We are now living in Florida and struggling to find a school even remotely close to the professionalism, dedication, and skill. I highly recommend this school to anybody in Albuquerque or traveling.
Amazing Jujitsu Academy! Professor and his wife are like family! Best thing for our family, Professor is tough but it is exactly what my boys need because he holds them accountable. Tournaments are so much fun the team is there for each other encouraging one another. They have made life long friends through the gym and skills they will have for life!
We love this gym!!! We are a Family of 4 And we all like to have family time training Jiujitsu. There is a class just for women that I love. 100% recommend
This gym is like no other, extremely honored to be a part of it. Local family owned and operated. Best people around, they are AMAZING with our oldest and can't wait to get our youngest on the mat. Professor Souza and his wife along with the other coaches are fantastic with the kids. Prices are extremely reasonable considering the smoking deal you get for all lessons available they have scheduled 6 days a week! Best investment we've ever had.
Myself, 40s, and two teens joined this academy a little over a year ago. For physical fitness, self defense, and competitive training this is an excellent choice! The professors are very knowledgeable, attentive and great motivators. The Jujitsuka training here are extremely friendly and focused to bringing up the skill of the academy as a whole. They will push you while you are rolling, then help correct your technique.
Walking through the doors of this place is one of the best things to happen to my family! Professor Souza and all the coaches are great! They genuinely care for the students and provide a fun and safe environment. We are grateful to be part of this family/team for the last four years, and can’t imagine training anywhere else. I love training there, as do my kids. Thank you Professor!
This gym has been wonderful for our family. Our eight year old son has become a confident, self-assured kid because of his training with Professor Daniel, Coach Gabby and Coach Kindell. This gym has provided us with a real sense of community, and we are grateful. They also have an amazing women's team that my wife has become a part of.
This is an absolutely amazing academy. The professor is tough and has high expectations for these kids which is what we expect at home so it's so nice to have the same goals. My girls are loving the training they receive from all the instructors. My husband attends as well and he is excited to attend every class and learns something new every class!
Our home away from home! They welcome you with open arms and make you feel like family, no matter how much, or little, you know!! Attending this gym is definitely one of the best decisions we have made!
Been taking my son here for 6 years now and this is best place to train bar none. The amount of experience of the instructors in this facility is top tier. Staff is friendly ,helpful, patient,and the facilities are clean and ever evolving to better training needs of the students. If you looking for a place to train, THIS IS IT.
Undoubtedly the best BJJ school within Albuquerque! Great environment with even better technique instructions! Offer an amazing variety of classes between both locations, as well as hosting Seminars offering World Renown champions.
The best gym for kiddos and parents. We have been to other BJJ gyms prior to joining and none of them compares to this gym. Flexible schedule, affordable, and very family oriented.
Love this place!Highly recommended. Best decision we ever made for our son. He has become more confident and structured. Its a very welcoming environment. Its like our second home! We love our jiu-jitsu family.
I am so happy to have found this this gym for my son and I. Everyone is so welcoming, caring and understanding. The training and structure is exactly what we needed and we have experienced so many benefits from joining. The instruction is also the best! I wouldn't consider any other gym.
From 230 too 190!!!! At first I didn’t have the money too pay for these classes all professor Daniel Souza said was some people need bjj more than I need money he told me too go tomorrow I went that night he was surprised but happy and i never looked back this team is the best thing that has happened too me 🔥
This is an awesome gym! My four year old comes here for the beginner children's class and it has been a very positive experience.
Best BJJ gym in the state. By far. Great with kids of all ages. My kids have grown substantially since we moved to their gym. They love it. Professor Souza is knowledgeable and well balanced. If you want to get better, if you want to be the best, come here. Period.
I’ve been attending this school for three years now. It’s basically training with family who want nothing but the best for you. They’ll encourage you and support you. I’ve made life long friends here as well. I promise you’ll love the environment!!!!
I was in town for the day and set out looking for a school I could drop in on. After looking at all the gyms in town this was the only one with a morning class. When I called Professor Souza he invited me in and made me feel very welcome. He taught a great bow and arrow sequence that worked great when I tried it at open mat back home. Great gym and he has forgotten more about BJJ than I will ever learn. I highly recommend this business.
This gym is amazing! Professor Daniel and his wife are excellent at what they do as are the other instructors. Since enrolling my 7 year old son here, I have seen his confidence and self-advocacy flourish. It’s quickly becoming our second home, and I could not be happier! My husband and I feel like we’ve found a really special place for our son.
This place is amazing! The Professor and his wife are truly one of a kind. The array of students they teach is phenomenal and they give their all to each and every one of them! It's more than a gym, it's a family! You'll receive no participation trophies here, you have to earn them here! Come ready to work, learn and grow!
My step-daughters to include their (3) younger cousins have been going to Coyote Jiu Jitsu for over a year. They have gained so much experience and self-confidence by the trainings and moves Mr. Souza has taught them. Not only have they moved out of their comfort zone, but have empowered the discipline, which is tough. Very worth it and great atmosphere. Recommend anyone who would be interested in trying something new.
my siblings love coming here and are getting so much better each day
My kids love it here, they have learned so much over the past year and just recently started competing. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to train my children, they do a fantastic job.
My family is thankful we have found the Souza family and the rest of the other families that form part of this great team! No other place like it ❤️
My daughter has being taking jujitsu lessons trough the after school program , and she loves it . We came down to the location at cottonwood mall for the first time and it pretty amazing! She was very happy and excited to be here today I would definitely recommend this place!
Friendly, welcoming gym. Huge, clean mat space in a mall. The instructors pack an impressive amount of exercise and skill development into the hour long classes. Strong women's program. Lots of classes and times to choose from. I received helpful feedback from several training partners and the instructors.
Great gym tons of classes friendly people and great instructors, would recommend if seasoned or new to mma
This is the best Jiu Jitsu academy in the state of New Mexico my kids been with Professor Daniel Souza since he came from Brazil he is not only our professor he is our brother he doesn’t only show my kids Jiu Jitsu he teaches them values morals and how to be a better person on and off the Matt my kids where not born champions but Taught how to be a champion how to act like a champion and how to fight like a champion. It is heart felt to see comments on hear about how our kids fight dirty in tournaments our professor don’t teach dirty he teaches our kids to obey by the rules and if you can’t fight clean then don’t fight at all there’s times at tournaments where our kids get sandbagged but fairness always wins we love our professor and stand by him 100% the Truth will always Conquer....🤙🏻🥋🥇🥇🥇
This is a place where excellence and discipline are demanded and expected. Most are not cut out for this type of training or the expectations that are required from champions however if being the best is what you seek then be ready to work and learn. Furthermore, quality training is not just physical. Professor Daniel will make sure you're mentally and emotionally ready to use all the physical tools he teaches efficiently. This is why this is a top rated team and this is why Professor Daniel is one of the best in the world. If you want to be a lion then come train with lions.
I have four sons that go to this gym and two nephews we love this place Professor Daniel and Gabby are fantastic with the children I have a three-year-old they pay tons of attention to him and he loves going every day all of our children do from the youngest to the oldest they get the attention they deserve from the professor every time they step on the mat he pays one on one attention with each kid highly recommend this place.
What a fantastic Fantastic Gym, super good with the kids and the adult class you learn so much and get the professionalism from professor Daniel. he wants to make sure you get the moves correct your not just a number! Full recommend the gym to anyone in the area.
My experience in this gym so far has been wonderful, Profesor Daniel Souza shows care for his student's and I truly feel his intention to teach the art to be in good faith. The camaraderie is very family oriented which is not found often with commercial gyms. When it comes to practicing technique and sparring with my fellow comrades there is no ego involved at all. We take into consideration when someone is going through discomfort or when it's someone's very first day, week, and month training. Also, It is great to see Profesor work with the children specially the advanced colored belt kids that have been training with him for years. Shows he is well respected and if given the opportunity to teach, he doesn't disappoint. Give Profesor Souza gym a try you will not be disappointed.
Great school , excellent training and a very knowledgeable Professor .
Professor Daniel Souza is the highest ranking black belt in New Mexico , He is the real deal straight from Brazil. If you’re Intrested in BJJ definitely check this place out !
Great place to learn BJJ, great community inside the gym. Great coaches and professor, I enjoy training there when I am in Albuquerque.
This is a great gym to go to and everyone is nice there and you learn a lot there
I’m thankful my friend told me about this Brazilian Academy. The training environment is second to none. The team is more like a family. We all genuinely care for each other. I competed in a tournament with only 4 weeks of training BJJ. The whole team was cheering each other on the whole weekend. All the hard work paid off and Coyote team took the 1st place overall team and a few more 1st place team. I’m glad I started going to Coyote.
Absolutely love this place!! When I first started going here, it was an escape and need for better training. I soon learned to love it not only because of jiu jitsu, but the huge family environment that you are immersed into.
I have known Daniel Aka- Coyote since 2016 and he is an exceptional BJJ professor. Everyone at the gym is there to train, have fun, and is welcoming to anyone who shows up. There is no ego in this gym nor does Daniel condone that attitude. I began jujitsu without any martial arts background. You do not have to be in "shape" to begin BJJ and you train at your pace. Highly recommend!!!!
I love this place because you become like a family and they all help each other. My grandson loves it and it is teaching him respect, discipline and how to work as a team. I saw his excitement when he attended his 1st competition and recieved 2 medals. It was inspiring to him and his family.
Wonderful place wonderful instruction wonderful price wonderful experience
The best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy of State of New Mexico
Professor Daniel is an excellent instructor. My children love attending .
*** update*** 28 Aug 22 They moved a few months ago to a different location in the mall. It was a good move for them and increased their capabilities. Biggest downside is that they are not able to effectively manage their customers. We tried to pause our tuition due to being gone over the summer. We tried 3 separate times and were still charged. The actual instruction is good, management should focus on getting the details to prevent customer frustration. Good place for your kids to train. I like that they instill discipline when teaching the kids. Super friendly staff and we are happy with the service
My kids enjoyed the team. The teaching style is different compared to other gyms around Albuquerque. In my opinion there needs to be more coaches helping the kids learn. During the year my kids were at this academy, it was usually just the head coach teaching the entire group of kids. I feel like my kids learned more techniques at home rather than in class because of the lack of coaches. The prices are fair for the amount of classes that are available. Overall a good academy to attend.
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