Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas
About
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Arkansas offers comprehensive training in MMA and kickboxing, supported by a team of highly credentialed instructors. The coaching staff includes Professor Lindsey Clyburn, an IBJJF 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, alongside other black belt instructors like Parker and Devin Clyburn, and purple belt Malia Clyburn. The gym provides a pro shop for members' equipment needs. Classes are structured to accommodate all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, with programs available for adults, children, and teens.
Members consistently praise the welcoming and ego free atmosphere, noting that both newcomers and experienced practitioners feel immediately included. Reviews highlight the instructors' deep knowledge and patient teaching style, which effectively imparts skills during classes that include fundamental techniques, live rolling sessions, and high intensity interval training in their Combat Fitness program. Many members report transformative personal results, such as significant weight loss and improved self confidence, attributing these successes to the supportive coaching environment and well structured training regimens.
The gym's affiliation with Alliance Jiu Jitsu, a premier network in North America, ensures quality instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which focuses on self defense through submission grappling, joint locks, and chokeholds. Additional offerings include kickboxing classes that blend western boxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo elements, creating a versatile striking program. With classes scheduled four days a week and open mat sessions on Sundays, the facility provides flexible training options that cater to diverse fitness goals, from fat burning to competitive martial arts development.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe the gym as the best they have visited, emphasizing its welcoming and inviting atmosphere with no ego issues among practitioners. They praise the instructors for being very knowledgeable, patient with newcomers, and effective at teaching both kids and adults, providing genuine encouragement to help students succeed. Specific benefits mentioned include weight loss of over 50 pounds for one reviewer and high quality training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combat Fitness, and kickboxing programs. The staff is noted for making visitors feel welcome from the moment they walk in, with no negative feedback reported in the reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Bailey Ruff
6 years ago
I travel a lot and have visited a multitude of gyms on my journey. This is hands down the best gym I've visited. The most welcoming and inviting group. Very well trained practitioners and there were no ego issues. I look forward to the opportunity to visit again.
Keith
6 years ago
Awesome gym, my first time on the mats and very happy with the instructors and program. Highly recommend!
Jack Cutting
7 years ago
The instructors are very knowledgeable and do a great job imparting that knowledge to students during class. They work well with kids and adults. They understand that folks just starting need encouragement, and they provide that encouragement because they genuinely want to see their students succeed. In the 18 months I have been training, I have lost over 50 pounds and feel so much better about myself. If you are looking for some place to train, definitely give this place a try, you will not regret it.
Patrick Everett
13 years ago
F4 Martial Arts Academy, the official affiliate of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Arkansas the premiere Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training academy in North America. F4 Martial Arts Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Fitness and Kickboxing for adults, children and teens. Located in North Little Rock near Maumelle. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program which my wife, my sons and I attend provides self defense classes that focus on submission grappling emphasizing joint-locks and chokeholds following takedowns and throws to gain advantage in ground fighting. The F4 Martial Arts Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program uses full contact live training with resisting opponents known as "rolling" in every class once students complete the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamental class. F4 Martial Arts Academy offers a boot camp style Combat Fitness program which is structured for high intensity interval training, the program easily adapts to any participant including those who simply want to burn fat. The Combat Fitness & Self Defense program is my personal favorite. My wife, my sons and I attend the adult and children's kickboxing class which combines hand techniques from western boxing with elbow and knee strikes from Muay Thai and powerful kicks from taekwondo to create a devastating fighting style. The classes are offered four days per week with "open mat" usually provided Sunday.
Stephen Waugaman
7 years ago
The staff is very proficient and patient with new comers. I felt welcome the moment I walked in the door. I highly recommend this gym
fitness_centerAmenities
scheduleHours
Monday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Malia Clyburn
Instructor
Purple 1 Stripe (BJJ)
Teaches Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Parker Clyburn
Instructor
Black Belt (BJJ)
Teaches multiple adult and kids BJJ classes, as well as private lessons.
Lindsey Clyburn
Professor / Instructor
IBJJF 1st Degree Black Belt (BJJ), 5th Degree Black Belt (Taekwondo)
Certified IBJJF Black Belt under Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti. 5th Dan Taekwondo. Also trained in Krav Maga, Kali, Hapkido, Judo. 28+ years training, 20 years instructing. US Army veteran, US Coast Guard Aux.
Devin Clyburn
Instructor
Black Belt (BJJ)