The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
About
The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts gym located in Las Vegas, NV.
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10020 W Cheyenne Ave ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89129, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Moises Antonio Lopez
Owner / Head Instructor
Black Belt, 4x World Gi & NoGi Champion
Known as 'The Honeybadger,' one of the highest-level BJJ leg lockers in the world. USAF Veteran, husband, and father.
Jennifer Lopez
Owner / Head of Operations
Purple Belt, IBJJF American Nationals Champion
Known as 'Miss Jen,' ensures smooth daily operations and facility maintenance. Mom of 2, training since 2016.
Hosea Kim
Morning Class Instructor
Black Belt, former Pancrase and Amateur MMA fighter
U.S. Air Force veteran, training BJJ since 2000. Multiple-time NAGA/Grapplers Quest medalist, Mr. Olympia Submission Grappling Champion.
Tim Silva
Fundamentals Instructor
Black Belt, IBJJF Worlds Master Gi Champion
Retired USAF Veteran, trained under Prof. Antonio for 9 years. Husband and father. Multiple IBJJF champion.
Keli Mangloña
Kids’ Instructor
Active-duty USAF, professional MMA fighter (2009-2019)
Native of Guam, father of 4. Started MMA in 2005. 2x IBJJF British National Champion, competed in 7 countries.
Christian Lastimoza
Kids’ Instructor
Active-duty USAF, IBJJF American Nationals Gi Champion
From Guam, started BJJ in 2009. Devoted husband and father of 2. Multiple championship titles in IBJJF and ASBJJ.
Jaime L. Velasquez III
Head Nellis Instructor
Brown Belt, 21-year retired USAF veteran
Main coach at Nellis location. Started BJJ in 2017 with his family. Grappling Industry and Five Grappling Champion.
Makayla Reed
Strength & Conditioning Instructor
Brown Belt, IBJJF American Nationals NoGi Champion
Mom, soon-to-be registered nurse, started BJJ in 2017. NoGi Worlds Medalist and 2x Five Grappling Champion.
Josh Andrade
Morning Class & Kids’ Instructor
Brown Belt with wrestling background
Started BJJ in 2014. IBJJF Sacramento Open Champion, Phoenix International Open Champion, IBJJF American Nationals Medalist.
Alexander Delinila
Summerlin & Nellis Kids’ Instructor
Husband and father, started BJJ in 2015. Active-duty USAF. Silver Medalist in Alaska State BJJ Championships and Grappling Industries.
Emmalyn Lopez
Junior Kids’ Coach
Yellow/White Belt
Training since age 4. Assists coaches by leading warm-up drills and demonstrations in kids’ classes.
Tara Velasquez
Nellis Instructor
Purple Belt
Devoted wife and mother of two. Silver medalist at Grappling Industries Las Vegas. Passionate about teaching young students.
Richard Loreto
Nellis Kids’ Instructor
Training since 2017. 24 years Active Duty in US Air Force. Focused on mental and physical aspects of Jiu Jitsu.
Jaime Vilches
Nellis Instructor
Blue Belt, US Navy Veteran
Father of two. Started BJJ in 2021. Gold medals at Five Grappling Industries and Fuji BJJ Championship.