Omaha's Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Serving Adults & Kids Programs
Ares BJJ Omaha, founded by Prof. Ernesto James (Black Belt under 3rd Degree Black Belt Paul Nava), has been Omaha's home for elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2016. We offer programs for all ages and experience levels, from absolute beginners stepping onto the mat for the first time to seasoned competitors aiming for the podium.
Our Ares Association affiliation ensures a world-class curriculum tested at the highest levels of competition. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, or championship gold, Ares BJJ Omaha has the instruction and community to get you there.
Learn More About Us →This is what training at Ares BJJ Omaha actually looks like. Real students, real techniques, real community, from white belts to black belts.
From the first day on the mats to competition-level rolls, we run dedicated tracks for adults and kids, taught by Black Belt instructors.
Gi and No-Gi tracks every week. Beginner-friendly fundamentals plus advanced classes for competitors. Build real skill in an ego-free room.
Confidence, discipline, and real anti-bullying skills in a safe, structured environment. Coaches who know how to teach kids, not just train them.
From his first day on the mats to leading Omaha's most trusted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, Prof. Ernesto James has built Ares BJJ Omaha into a home for serious students and total beginners alike.
A Black Belt under 3rd Degree Black Belt Paul Nava and an affiliate of the Ares Association, Ernesto brings world-class instruction, a competitor's eye for detail, and a coach's heart for the people he trains every week.
Train under Prof. Ernesto James, a Black Belt under 3rd Degree Black Belt Paul Nava, backed by the Ares Association's elite curriculum.
We pride ourselves on a respectful, ego-free training environment where every student, beginner or advanced, feels at home.
From 5-year-olds to adults in their 50s, from white belts to competitors: everyone belongs at Ares BJJ Omaha.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the world's most effective ground-fighting system. Learn techniques that work in real-world situations.
Ares BJJ Omaha isn't just a gym; it's a family. Our students push each other, celebrate each other, and grow together on and off the mat.
With morning, evening, and weekend classes, we make it easy to fit world-class BJJ training into your busy life.
Still have questions? Call (402) 319-5661 or email info@nebraskabjj.com; we'll get you set up for your free class.
None at all. The majority of our new students walk in with zero Jiu-Jitsu background. Our fundamentals classes are specifically built for total beginners: we'll teach you everything from how to tie your belt to your first submissions.
For your free trial: athletic shorts (no zippers or pockets) and a t-shirt or rashguard are perfect. Bring a water bottle and an open mind. If you decide to stay, we'll help you pick out a gi.
A coach will greet you, walk you through what we're working on that day, and pair you with a friendly training partner. You'll warm up, drill a technique, and (when you're ready) try some light positional work. No surprises, no pressure.
Our kids program serves ages 5–15. Classes are organized by age and experience, so younger kids train with peers and older/more advanced kids get appropriately challenged.
Yes, both. We run dedicated Gi and No-Gi classes throughout the week, plus fundamentals, advanced, and open mat sessions. Check the full schedule for times.
Your first class is completely free, no credit card, no pressure. After that, we offer monthly memberships with options for adults, kids, and families. Pricing is shared in person so we can match you to the right plan.
One free class. No pressure. We'll show you the system, introduce you to the team, and help you book your first session.