Westside BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programs
17200 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72223
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Westside BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Family Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Judo, Catch Wrestling, and MMA. The program offers a beginners program and a free trial. Testimonials describe training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing, as well as family training together in the classes.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Westside BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programs state that they are offering comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for men, women, and children, with professional coaching and an ego-free environment, and that the system is designed to let everyone learn at their own pace. The program notes that it is proudly training all ages and abilities and includes fitness, self-defense, and competition training. One testimonial describes an amazing Judo program with 3 Judo black belts, Catch Wrestling, and many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, and compares training there to training at three separate grappling gyms.
The leadership team includes Martial Arts Instructor Bruno Cesar de Souza. According to the program, Bruno Cesar is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, started training in martial arts in 2005, is a black belt in kickboxing, and is currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Freitas and Denilson Pimenta. The program lists Bruno’s competition record, including placements such as IBJJF Belo Horizonte Open – 1st place, IBJJF Pan American Championship – 2nd place, IBJJF American National Championship – 1st place, multiple IBJJF Open titles, Fight2Win Pro Champion in Bridgeport, and IBJJF No-Gi Worlds – 2nd place.
Testimonials mention that shy beginners have felt comfortable as absolute beginners, that the beginners program was useful for a parent and child starting together, and that one person added kickboxing after starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Other testimonials describe an amazing experience training at Westside, a great vibe, and respect for the gym’s dedication to martial arts and success in the sport, as well as praise for the Jiu Jitsu program and plans from one visitor to return and possibly train MMA with the team.
Last updated February 13, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Westside BJJ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programs state that they are offering comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for men, women, and children, with professional coaching and an ego-free environment, and that the system is designed to let everyone learn at their own pace. The program notes that it is proudly training all ages and abilities and includes fitness, self-defense, and competition training. One testimonial describes an amazing Judo program with 3 Judo black belts, Catch Wrestling, and many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, and compares training there to training at three separate grappling gyms.
The leadership team includes Martial Arts Instructor Bruno Cesar de Souza. According to the program, Bruno Cesar is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, started training in martial arts in 2005, is a black belt in kickboxing, and is currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Freitas and Denilson Pimenta. The program lists Bruno’s competition record, including placements such as IBJJF Belo Horizonte Open – 1st place, IBJJF Pan American Championship – 2nd place, IBJJF American National Championship – 1st place, multiple IBJJF Open titles, Fight2Win Pro Champion in Bridgeport, and IBJJF No-Gi Worlds – 2nd place.
Testimonials mention that shy beginners have felt comfortable as absolute beginners, that the beginners program was useful for a parent and child starting together, and that one person added kickboxing after starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Other testimonials describe an amazing experience training at Westside, a great vibe, and respect for the gym’s dedication to martial arts and success in the sport, as well as praise for the Jiu Jitsu program and plans from one visitor to return and possibly train MMA with the team.
Last updated February 13, 2026.
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