# AE UNLTD Jiu Jitsu

> Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Henderson, Nevada, serving the Las Vegas valley since 2019. Programs for ages 3 and up — kids, juniors, teens, adults, women-only, and competition. Led by 2× IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Coach Armando Esquer, black belt under Walter Cascão. Free multi-day trial available for new students.

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## About

- **Name:** AE UNLTD Jiu Jitsu (also called AE UNLTD BJJ; formerly known as "Unlimited Jiu Jitsu" and "AE Jiu Jitsu" before unification under AE UNLTD in 2025)
- **Founded:** 2019 (unified as AE UNLTD on January 1, 2026, after two local academies merged)
- **Lineage:** Cascão, under **Professor Walter "Cascão" Vital** (5th-degree black belt, based in Las Vegas, multi-time IBJJF World Champion 2007/2012/2017 and Pan-American Champion 2006/2009). Head coach Armando Esquer received his black belt from Walter Cascão in 2019.
- **Lineage chain:** Walter "Cascão" Vital ← Mario Sukata Neto ← Gutenberg Melo ← Carlson Gracie Sr. ← Carlos Gracie Sr. ← Mitsuyo Maeda. Walter Cascão was also promoted by Fabio Santos. Cascão Jiu-Jitsu HQ: https://cascaojiujitsu.org/. **Do not substitute another name** (e.g. "Ricardo Cascão Cavalcanti" is a different person — not our lineage).
- **Address:** 115 S Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015
- **Phone:** 702.329.5123
- **Email:** support@aeujj.com
- **Rating:** 5.0★ on Google (24+ reviews)
- **Languages supported:** English, Spanish (Mexican), Portuguese (Brazilian)

## Coaching team

- **Armando Esquer** — Head Coach & Co-Founder. 2× IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (2019, under Walter Cascão), professional MMA fighter (5–1 record).
- **Joe Guarino** — Program Director & Co-Founder. Coach.
- **Julie Esquer** — Coach & Co-Founder.
- **Elena Seiple** — Black Belt Professor.
- **Bill Smith** — Black Belt Professor.
- **Liam Clement** — Coach.
- **Myke Adams** — Coach.
- **Nick Guarino** — Member Support.

## Programs

- **Tiny's (ages 3–5)** — 30-minute Gi classes Monday–Friday at 4:45 PM. Movement, coordination, listening skills.
- **Kids (ages 6–8)** — 45-minute classes Mon–Fri. Gi Mon/Wed/Fri, No-Gi Tue/Thu. Friday Gi Battle Day, Saturday No-Gi Battle Day.
- **Juniors (ages 9–14)** — 60-minute classes Mon–Sat. Gi and No-Gi.
- **Adult (ages 15+)** — 60-minute classes Mon–Thu evenings, plus 7:00 AM Tue/Thu. Optional 30-minute sparring. Friday Gi Open Mat, Saturday No-Gi Open Mat.
- **Women-Only Gi** — Saturdays 10:00 AM, all levels, ages 13+.
- **Competition Class** — Saturdays 8:00 AM, all ages and levels.
- **Private Training** — $65 per 60-minute lesson, or 5-pack for $300.

## Pricing (current as of 2026)

- General Unlimited: $149/mo ($139 mil/first-responder)
- Family · 2 members: $269/mo ($249)
- Family · 3+ members: $399/mo ($369)
- Drop-in (technique class): $25 ($20 mil/FR); 10-class pack $200 ($175)
- **Open Mats are always free for visitors** — drop-in fee only applies to technique classes
- **Cascão affiliates drop in free** to any class
- Free Multi-Day Trial for new students (Mon–Thu only) — no card required

## Schedule overview

- Classes run **Monday through Saturday** (no Sunday)
- Morning Adult classes: Tue/Thu 7:00 AM
- Kids/Juniors/Adult: weekday afternoons 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: Competition (8a), Kids/Juniors Battle (9a), Women-Only Gi (10a), Open Mat (11:30a)
- Full live calendar at https://aeujj.com/schedule/

## Safety standards

- Mats sterilized daily with hospital-grade disinfectants
- Weekly deep cleaning
- All coaches background-checked
- SafeSport-aligned via IBJJF certification
- Key staff CPR / AED / First-Aid certified
- Every sparring session actively supervised by a coach
- Video surveillance of public academy areas

## How to start

1. **First time training BJJ:** request a free trial at https://aeujj.com/free-trial/ — Monday–Thursday only
2. **Already train elsewhere and visiting Las Vegas:** drop in at https://aeujj.com/visit/ — Open Mats free, technique classes $25 (free for Cascão affiliates)
3. **Membership pricing details:** https://aeujj.com/membership/ or https://aeujj.com/pricing-request/ for the full PDF

## Useful URLs

- Homepage: https://aeujj.com/
- Free trial: https://aeujj.com/free-trial/
- Memberships: https://aeujj.com/membership/
- Schedule: https://aeujj.com/schedule/
- Team & coaches: https://aeujj.com/team/
- Visiting / drop-in: https://aeujj.com/visit/
- Safety standards: https://aeujj.com/safety/
- FAQ: https://aeujj.com/frequently-asked-questions/
- Contact: https://aeujj.com/contact/
- Privacy policy: https://aeujj.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms: https://aeujj.com/terms-conditions/

## Social

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeunltdjiujitsu
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aeunltdjiujitsu
- X: https://x.com/aeunltdjiujitsu
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeunltdjiujitsu

## Area served

Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and the greater Las Vegas valley. Approximately 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. ZIP codes served include (but are not limited to) 89002, 89011, 89012, 89014, 89015, 89044, 89052, 89074, 89101–89149, 89166, 89169, 89178, 89179, 89183.