1483 West Horizon Ridge PKWY, Henderson, NV
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Claim this gymCarlson Gracie Green Valley was founded in 2022 by Heidi Garwood, a 1st degree black belt under Romulo Caiado, together with fellow black belts Mike and Esther Garwood. The academy carries on the Carlson Gracie tradition in Henderson, drawing on the Garwood family's deep competitive background and commitment to teaching all ages. Heidi, who began her journey in Montana and later competed in IBJJF and national tournaments, leads with a focus on building confidence, resilience, and growth both on and off the mats. Mike brings a strong wrestling and MMA foundation to his teaching, while Esther—who started training at age seven—heads both kids and adult programs and is known for her structured, detail-oriented coaching style. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes six days a week, with early morning and evening sessions designed to fit a wide range of schedules. Adult and teen students can train in both gi and no-gi formats, with additional wrestling classes available to round out grappling skills. There is also a women’s self-defense class each week, reflecting the academy’s dedication to empowering female students. Open mat sessions are scheduled for those looking to get extra rounds in or drill techniques at their own pace. For younger students, the Little Bulldogs program introduces children ages 3–7 to the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu, while the Junior Bulldogs classes—offered in both gi and no-gi—serve kids ages 6–14. A homeschool program provides daytime training options for families with flexible schedules, and a Saturday kids competition class helps prepare youth athletes for tournaments. The academy welcomes drop-ins and is located near the intersection of Horizon Ridge Parkway and Arroyo Grande Boulevard, serving Henderson and the surrounding area.
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Part of Carlson Gracie — the affiliation currently ranks #12 on the IBJJF gi academy ranking.
Team affiliation ranking — reflects the competition results of the wider Carlson Gracie team across all its academies, not this location alone.
From public IBJJF & ADCC 2025–26 season rankings (data as of Jun 2, 2026). ADCC figures reflect this gym's own competitors; the IBJJF rank is its affiliation's standing, shared across all its academies.
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