Tuesday01
Class time
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Focus
Fundamentals & positional drills
Ages 5–13
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The gentle
art of hard
work.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and boxing on South Fayette Street in Beckley. Gi and no-gi for adults of every level, plus kids BJJ for ages 5–13 — veteran-owned and led by black belt Chris McKinney.
- Total beginners welcome
- Kids ages 5–13
- Classes 6 days a week
First visit? Here's exactly what to expect →
Start here
Three steps to your first class.
01
Pick a class
Any class on the schedule works for a first visit. No experience, no gi, no problem.
See the schedule →02
Sign the waiver
Every student needs a waiver on file before stepping on the mats. Two minutes online.
Complete waiver →03
Show up & train
Arrive 15 minutes early, wear athletic clothes, bring water. We'll take care of the rest.
What to expect →
01 — About
Led by a black belt.
Built on brotherhood.
Chris McKinney — school owner, head coach, black belt, and United States Army Veteran — leads every program at Arte Suave with decades of competition and cage experience.
Our lineage traces back to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends and multiple-time World Champions Saulo and Xande Ribeiro. Saulo received his black belt from Royler Gracie in 1995 and passed that knowledge to Chris Blanke, his first American black belt. Chris McKinney received his black belt from Bryan Atterson and is now affiliated with Chris Blanke and Six Blades.
Our goal is to give students the knowledge, skill, and composure to not only survive, but to prevail — whether on the mat in a tournament, in the cage, or in the street. We do it in a spirit of brotherhood: friends helping friends improve their Jiu Jitsu and their lives.
United States Army Veteran Owned & Operated
2015
Ruckus in the Cage
2017
NFC Title Defense
2019
Showdown in the Cage
02 — Facility
Room to roll.
Come train at our large, clean facility with extensive mat space for Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, and MMA — right on South Fayette Street in Beckley. Dressing rooms and toilets on site.
- Full mat space
- Boxing area
- Locker rooms
- Kids programs
- Open mats
- Free parking
Beckley, WV 25801Meet the head coach
03 — Schedule
Train every day.
All times are Beckley, WV local time (Eastern). Classes run on this weekly schedule year-round — subscribe once and your calendar stays in sync.
Adult Classes
Monday01
- ·BJJ (no gi)
6:00 am–7:10 amAdd BJJ (no gi) on Monday to Google Calendar - ·Boxing / striking
5:30 pm–6:30 pmAdd Boxing / striking on Monday to Google Calendar - ·BJJ (no gi)
6:30 pm–8:30 pmAdd BJJ (no gi) on Monday to Google Calendar
Tuesday02
- ·BJJ (no gi)
12:00 pm–1:00 pmAdd BJJ (no gi) on Tuesday to Google Calendar - ·BJJ (gi)
6:30 pm–8:30 pmAdd BJJ (gi) on Tuesday to Google Calendar
Wednesday03
- ·MMA / striking
5:30 pm–6:30 pmAdd MMA / striking on Wednesday to Google Calendar - ·BJJ (no gi)
6:30 pm–8:30 pmAdd BJJ (no gi) on Wednesday to Google Calendar
Thursday04
- ·BJJ (no gi)
12:00 pm–1:00 pmAdd BJJ (no gi) on Thursday to Google Calendar - ·BJJ (gi)
6:30 pm–8:30 pmAdd BJJ (gi) on Thursday to Google Calendar
Friday05
- ·BJJ (no gi)
6:00 am–7:10 amAdd BJJ (no gi) on Friday to Google Calendar - ·No-gi open mat / sparring
5:30 pm–6:30 pmAdd No-gi open mat / sparring on Friday to Google Calendar
Saturday06
- ·BJJ (gi)
10:30 am–11:30 amAdd BJJ (gi) on Saturday to Google Calendar
Kids · Ages 5–13
Tuesday
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Kids · Ages 5–13
Thursday
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Kids · Ages 5–13
Saturday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Full kids details in the Kids Program section.
Kids Program · Ages 5–13
The next
generation.
Structured Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids ages 5 to 13. Discipline, respect, and real technique in a safe, coach-led environment — three classes a week in Beckley.
Confidence that carries
Kids learn to stay calm under pressure — on the mat, at school, anywhere.
Real, tested technique
Age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals, not watered-down movement games.
Coach-led, always
Every class is run by Coach Chris McKinney — supervised drilling and controlled, matched rolling.
Respect & discipline
Structured warm-ups, mat etiquette, and teammates who look out for each other.
Thursday02
Class time
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Focus
Technique of the week + live rolling
Ages 5–13
Add to Google CalendarSaturday03
Class time
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Focus
Games, open mat & sparring
Ages 5–13
Add to Google CalendarBring your kid in to try a class.
Call the academy or send a message and we'll tell you which class fits your child best, what to bring, and what the first day looks like.
04 — Tuition
Simple.
Honest.
One monthly rate, unlimited BJJ and MMA classes. Training as a household? The more of you on the mats, the less each person pays. Prepay and save more still.
Single student
Unlimited BJJ, MMA and boxing classes. Cancel anytime at the end of a billing period.
$120per month
Family membership
Households of 2 or more — the more of you who train, the less each person pays. Breakdown below.
$70–$90per person / month
6 months prepaid
Single student, 6 months of unlimited classes paid up front.
$720$648one-timeSave $72 (10%)
12 months prepaid
Single student, 12 months of unlimited classes paid up front.
$1,440$1,224one-timeSave $216 (15%)
10-class punch card
Flexible drop-ins — use them at your own pace.
$120one-time
Daily mat fee
Single-visit drop-in for any adult class.
$20per visit
Private lesson
One-on-one with Coach Chris. Scheduling is required — arrange a time by phone or message, then pay online or in person.
$60per session
How the family rate works
Billed as one household totalOne student is $120/month. When two or more people from the same household train, every person pays the family rate for that household size. The prices below are per person; the total is what your card is charged each month.
2 people
$90
per person / month
2 people = $180/mo
3 people
$80
per person / month
3 people = $240/mo
4+ people
$70
per person / month
e.g. 4 people = $280/mo
You'll list everyone the membership covers at checkout — the number of names sets the rate automatically. Up to 12 people per household; add or remove family members anytime from your account.
Private lessons are scheduled directly with Coach Chris — call 304·250·8128 or send a message below and we'll find a time. Once your session is booked you can pay online or in person.
Prepaid plans cover a single student and don't auto-renew. Memberships renew monthly and can be canceled anytime — you keep access through the end of the period you've paid for.
All online payments are processed securely by Stripe. Receipts are emailed automatically.
Before You Train
Sign the waiver.
Every student needs a completed waiver on file before stepping on the mats. Fill it out online or download the printable version.
06 — Gallery
On the mats.
On the podium.
Photos, training sessions, team moments, and video highlights from Arte Suave athletes.
Roll the tape.
Highlights from training sessions, matches, and life inside the academy.
07 — Explore
One team, on and off the mat.
Compete
The Competition Trail
Follow our athletes through the tournament season and see how the team supports them.
Open →RootsLineage & Affiliation
From Royler Gracie and the Ribeiro brothers to Coach Chris McKinney and Six Blades.
Open →CommunityFollow the academy
Class updates, technique clips, and behind-the-scenes moments from the mats.
Open →SupportOur sponsors
The local businesses backing Arte Suave athletes — and how to join them.
Open →05 — Contact
Come train
with us.
Questions about training Jiu Jitsu in Beckley? Give us a call, or send a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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