9640 W Tropicana Ave, Suite 120 · Spring Valley, Las Vegas
Call or text (702) 972-5971
JIU JITSU FOR ADULTS AND KIDS · SPRING VALLEY, LAS VEGAS
COME AS YOU
ARE AND leave as more.
Beginner-friendly Brazilian jiu jitsu for adults and kids, coached by a black belt who meets you where you are.
★★★★★
5.0
130 Google reviews
“Great gym, especially as someone who was a complete beginner. Everyone is super welcoming, the gym is always clean…”
Alan M., Google review
“I have two girls who are new to Jiu Jitsu and they absolutely love it!”
Laurie M., parent, Google review
TWO WAYS IN
Start with the right class.
Adults and kids train in their own classes. Pick the one you're here for.
ADULTS • ALL LEVELS
Adult jiu jitsu
- Gi and No-Gi classes, mornings and evenings
- Built for first-timers and returning athletes
- Train at your own pace. Competing is optional.
KIDS • FOR PARENTS
Kids jiu jitsu
- Warm-ups, games and technique drills
- Focus, respect and confidence on the mat
- Structured, coach-supervised classes
The front desk at Potential, Spring Valley.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
You don't have to get ready before you start.
Here is how starting works.
01
Claim your free pass
Leave your name and number, then pick your first class. Your pass covers any three classes within two weeks.
02
Come in athletic clothes
A T-shirt with athletic shorts or leggings is perfect. Skip anything with zippers or pockets.
03
Learn the basics with your coach
Warm-up, technique and controlled drilling with a partner. Sparring is optional while you learn.
04
Decide if it fits
No pressure. If you want to keep going, membership is month-to-month.
INSIDE THE ACADEMY
Beginners and experienced students share the same mats, with coaching that keeps everyone progressing at a pace that works for them.
MEMBERSHIP
One simple membership.
Classes, open access and recovery in one plan, billed month-to-month. No annual contract.
$185 / month
$185 / month
MONTH-TO-MONTH
All scheduled classes
Every Gi and No-Gi class on the timetable, with coaching.
24-hour facility access
Members get a fob to use the space on their own schedule.
Recovery room
Traditional sauna and cold plunge, on site.
Coached classes
Run on the class schedule
Member access
24 hours, with your fob
RECOVERY ROOM
Train, then recover.
A traditional sauna and cold plunge steps from the mats, so you don't have to drive across town.
YOUR COACH
Professor Kris Olivo
Kris founded Potential because he believes jiu jitsu is a vehicle for transformation. His teaching focuses on mobility, body awareness and steady progress, at the level you walk in with.
First-degree black belt
Under Robert Drysdale
IBJJF Master World Champion
No-Gi, brown belt
UFC BJJ veteran
Also a PGF veteran
U.S. Air Force veteran
Discipline and structure in every class
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Classes that fit around work and family.
Pick a class to see available times.
Kids class times vary by age group. Ask about kids classes and we'll match your child to the right group.
Find us
9640 W Tropicana Ave, Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89147
In Spring Valley, on W Tropicana Ave.
Call or text: (702) 972-5971
QUESTIONS
What people ask before their first class.
Still wondering about something? Call or text us.
Do I need experience or to be in shape?
No. Beginner classes are built for people starting from zero. You'll build strength, endurance and flexibility as you train, whatever your fitness level today.
What should I wear to my first class?
A T-shirt with athletic shorts or leggings is perfect. Skip anything with zippers or pockets. We provide everything else you need for your trial.
Will I have to spar?
Sparring is completely optional. Warm-up, technique and controlled drilling with a partner come first. You only spar when you feel ready.
Do I have to compete?
Not at all. The vast majority of our members train purely for fitness, self-defense, and community. Competition is available for those who want it, but never required.
How does the free 3-day pass work?
It is three classes, not three days in a row. Use them on any three class days within two weeks of claiming your pass.
What age can my child start?
Our kids Jiu Jitsu program welcomes children starting at age 4. Classes focus on focus, respect, balance, and age-appropriate technique in a safe, coach-supervised environment.
How does membership work?
One simple monthly membership with no long-term contracts. It includes all Gi and No-Gi classes, 24-hour facility access, and our recovery sauna and cold plunge.
What's the difference between Gi and No-Gi?
Gi training uses the traditional martial arts kimono, allowing grips on the collar and sleeves. No-Gi is practiced in shorts and a rashguard with faster movement and wrestling-based control.
Come as you are. We'll take it from there.
Claim a free 3-day class pass and see if it fits.
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