Praxis Academy and the Sandia Mountains in Bernalillo

Bernalillo, New Mexico

Jiu Jitsu.
All levels.

Adult and kids Jiu Jitsu in Bernalillo. Learn the fundamentals, develop your technique, and train in Gi, No-Gi, and beginner classes.

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Respect

Train with control, follow instruction, and respect your training partners.

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Consistency

Build your skills through regular classes, focused drilling, and practice.

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Community

A family-owned academy for kids and adults. All experience levels are welcome.

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Our academy

Jiu Jitsu
in Bernalillo.

Praxis is a family-owned Jiu Jitsu academy for kids and adults, from new students to experienced grapplers. Our classes combine instruction, drills, and partner practice, with an emphasis on technique and respect for your training partners.

All levelsBeginners welcome
Ages 5+Kids & adults
FreeFirst class
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Our mission

A focus on
fundamentals.

Our goal is to teach effective Jiu Jitsu through clear instruction and consistent practice. We focus on fundamental positions, sound technique, and understanding how to apply what you learn.

Beginners develop a foundation in movement and control. Experienced students refine their technique and work through more complex positions. Across every class, we emphasize problem-solving, controlled practice, and steady improvement.

Black belt founded. Family owned. Community driven.
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Coach Nikki Molina helping a young student at Praxis
10+Years of
experience
The training space

Floating-platform mat system.

The academy uses a professional floating-platform Jiu Jitsu mat system. The platform is designed to absorb impact and reduce stress on the joints, providing a more comfortable surface for drills, takedowns, and live training.

What we offer

Programs for
every level.

Adult, kids, and women’s programs, with classes for beginners and experienced students.

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Adult BJJ

Learn positions, escapes, and submissions through technical instruction and partner practice. Beginner, Gi, and No-Gi classes offer options for new and experienced students.

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Kids BJJ

Supervised classes for ages 5–12 use drills, movement games, and partner work to teach Jiu Jitsu. Students practice coordination, focus, discipline, and respect for others.

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Women's BJJ

Jiu Jitsu and self-defense instruction for women, led by Coach Nikki Molina. Learn grappling techniques, practice with training partners, and develop your skills on the mats.

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Weekly schedule

Class
times.

Monday through Saturday at 965 US-550, Suite E, Bernalillo NM. Your first class is always free.

Class times · Mountain time

Monday

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  • Adult Gi

    Intermediate

Tuesday

02
  • Kids Class

  • Adult Beginners

  • Adult No-Gi

    Advanced

Wednesday

03
  • Adult Gi

    Intermediate

Thursday

04
  • Kids Class

  • Adult Beginners

  • Adult No-Gi

    Advanced

Friday

05
  • Live Training

    All schools welcome

Saturday

06
  • All Levels No-Gi

    Beginners welcome

KidsAdult BeginnersAdult GiAdult No-GiOpen / Live Training
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The coaches

Meet your
instructors.

Darien and Nikki Molina, the coaches at Praxis Jiu Jitsu Academy

Head Coach · Adult Program

Darien Molina

Darien brings over 10 years of training and competitive experience to the adult program. His instruction emphasizes fundamentals, technical problem-solving, and applying techniques in practice.

Black Belt · Kids & Women's Programs

Nikki Molina

Nikki is a black belt with over 10 years of experience across kids, adult, and women's programs. She leads the kids and women's programs with an emphasis on clear instruction, controlled practice, and skill development.

Ready to begin?

Your first class
is free.

Try a free class. No previous experience or membership commitment required.

Your first class is free

Let’s get you
on the mats.

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