Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Martial Arts Academy in Albuquerque
Founded in 2016, Coyote Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has established itself as a premier martial arts training center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and No-Gi programs for children, teens, and adults, emphasizing life skills such as discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. With a team of highly experienced instructors, including Professor Daniel Souza and Gabriela Souza, we provide personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals. Our programs are designed to foster mental resilience, physical strength, and positive social interaction, creating a supportive community for families. Recognized as the Best Gym in Albuquerque by GymGazette and a Platinum Award winner in the CommunityVotes Albuquerque 2024 awards, we remain committed to excellence in martial arts education.Our curriculum integrates self-defense techniques, character development, and competitive training, ensuring students of all ages gain practical skills and lifelong benefits. We prioritize accessibility through flexible class schedules, online training options, and special programs for military personnel, public servants, and women. By combining technical expertise with a family-oriented environment, we empower individuals to achieve personal growth and success both on and off the mat.
Services
Kids BJJ Program
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Muay Thai Training
No-Gi BJJ
Online Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined martial arts instruction experience with certified experts.
- Our academy provides personalized training programs tailored to individual goals and skill levels.
- We emphasize character development alongside technical proficiency in a family-friendly environment.
- Recognized as Albuquerque's Best Gym by GymGazette and multiple CommunityVotes awards winner.
- We maintain small class sizes to ensure quality instruction and individual attention.
Associations and certifications
- Carlson Gracie Team
What people say
Best professor in New Mexico
Family run business
Wonderful program
Top family oriented gym
Great support system
Services
Kids BJJ Program
Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program develops discipline, confidence, and physical fitness through age-appropriate techniques. Qualified instructors emphasize respect, teamwork, and self-defense skills in a safe environment. Students learn character development lessons that promote perseverance, humility, and goal setting while building lifelong friendships.
Adult Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on skillful leveraging techniques and effective groundwork for self-defense. Certified instructors teach students to manipulate and control opponents regardless of size differences. Classes emphasize mental focus, physical conditioning, and practical self-defense applications in a supportive learning environment.
Muay Thai Training
Our Muay Thai program teaches fundamental drills, offensive/defensive footwork, and proper striking techniques. Students learn cardio conditioning, pad work, and partner drills while developing combat skills. The class accommodates all skill levels from beginners to experienced fighters in a collaborative training environment.
No-Gi BJJ
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on fundamental techniques with faster-paced grappling. Students learn takedowns, position controls, escapes, and submissions while wearing casual athletic attire. This dynamic style emphasizes practical self-defense applications and competitive grappling skills for ages 4 and up.
Online Martial Arts
Our online martial arts programs provide flexible learning options for all disciplines. Students access structured curricula with technique demonstrations, conditioning workouts, and self-defense instruction. Virtual training maintains our commitment to quality education while accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences.
People
Daniel Souza
Head Professor/Owner
6th Degree Black Belt in BJJ with 42 years of martial arts experience. Former Carlson Gracie Team member and 20+ year Albuquerque resident. Founded academy in 2016 after successful Brazilian career.
Gabriela Souza
Instructor
Brown Belt in BJJ and Muay Thai expert with multiple world championship titles. Former pioneer female wrestler in New Mexico. Focuses on female empowerment and self-defense programs for domestic violence survivors.
Sarah Souza
Instructor
5-time IBJJF American Nationals Champion with multiple world rankings. Specializes in children's programs and women's self-defense. Fluent in English and Spanish with seven years of BJJ instruction experience.
Alex Souza
Instructor
Six-year BJJ competitor with youth tournament experience. Focuses on after-school programs and beginner Muay Thai instruction. Combines martial arts with interests in technology and mythology education.
Chris Streetz
Instructor
Multi-sport athlete and entrepreneur with blue belt in BJJ. Former all-state football player and USATF medalist. Brings business communication skills to martial arts instruction after career in sales and website management.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and No-Gi programs for children, teens, and adults with both in-person and online options available.
Do you provide trial classes for new students?
Yes, we offer a 3-day free trial allowing prospective students to experience our programs before committing to membership.
Are there special programs for military personnel?
We provide discounted rates and specialized training options for military members and public service professionals as a token of appreciation.
What makes your academy different from other gyms?
Our academy combines world championship expertise with family-oriented instruction, small class sizes, and character development focus recognized by multiple Albuquerque awards.
Do you compete in martial arts tournaments?
Yes, our academy actively participates in local and national competitions with multiple championship titles across various age and skill divisions.
How do you approach children's martial arts training?
Our youth programs emphasize age-appropriate techniques, character building, and safe skill development while fostering confidence and social interaction.
