Albuquerque · New Mexico

Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque

3614 High St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

5.022 reviews · via Google

About Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque

Sindalu BJJ runs two New Mexico locations — 3614 High St NE in Albuquerque and 1608 E Spruce St in Portales — teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai in what it calls an unpretentious, results-oriented room. The Albuquerque side is led by Professor Emery 'Ox' Cruz, a black belt since 2021, former professional MMA fighter, US Air Force veteran and certified New Mexico defensive tactics instructor; the Portales side by Professor Joel Pignataro, a 3rd-degree black belt under John Hassett in the Team Balance line back through the Migliarese brothers to Relson and Helio Gracie. Pricing is published in unusual detail and scaled to circumstances, with heavily reduced rates for teachers, law enforcement and military, and free training for veterans with a PTSD diagnosis.

Pricing

Memberships

Adult - working full timeThe academy's standard adult rate. It states plainly that 'our pricing varies based on your individual situation'.

$110/mo

Adult - working part timeReduced adult rate for part-time workers.

$90/mo

Teachers (K-12)Discounts cannot be combined.

$60/mo

Programs & discounts

ChildKids · First child $90/month; each subsequent child $50/month.

$90/mo

Law Enforcement / First ResponderFirst responders · Discounts cannot be combined.

$60/mo

Military (active duty / veteran)Military · $60/month, and the academy offers FREE training to veterans who provide a PTSD diagnosis.

$60/mo

Family Package (1 adult and 1 child)Family · Each additional family member adds $45 per month.

$160/mo

Private Lessons$125 per hour; the academy prefers two students attend and split the cost.

$125

Trial class

Free 10-day trial for every student — 'Every student receives a free 10 day trial to truly experience the positive effects our programs provide.'

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Wrestling
Self-Defense
MMA

Schedule

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Instructors

Emery CruzBlack Belt

head

Joel PignataroBlack Belt

coach

Lineage: John Hassett → Phil Migliarese → Ricardo Migliarese → Relson Gracie

Jolynn CruzPurple Belt

coach

Lucy PignataroPurple Belt

coach

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque cost?+

Monthly membership at Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque ranges from $60 to $110 per month.

Does Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque?+

The head instructor is Emery Cruz, a black belt.

Does Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Sindalu BJJ Albuquerque offers a dedicated program for children.