Genesis Jiu Jitsu is welcoming to everyone; men, women, and kids and the atmosphere is incredibly…read moresupportive from the moment you walk in. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about every student's growth. But what has stood out the most to me is the women's community. The women here lift each other up, push each other to get better, and celebrate every win together. The friendships I've made on these mats feel like family. If you are searching for confidence, community, and a place where you can grow surrounded by people who want to see you win, Genesis is the place. Five stars without hesitation!

I have been going to Genesis Jiu Jitsu in River Oaks since April of 2025. I'm an older woman and…read moreenjoy the opportunity to train in both Gi and Nogi. The schedule is varied so I can fit in trainings and and open mats for both types of BJJ. The men are extremely kind and helpful at coed classes as well as open mats. I never feel in jeopardy but get a good workout while feeling safe and respected. I also enjoy the classes with women of various ages. We have fun but get great training. Very supportive for competition training as well as for hobbyists.

Incredible coaching staff and the change in my sons confidence is immeasurable , I recommend this…read moreplace to everyone

Great training, great people. Staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Team is amazing to work with…read more Family oriented with several families training here from ages starting at 3 and up. Do yourself a favor and come learn defense and Jiu Jitsu

Awesome place and Awesome coache. My wife found this place for my daughter and she's loved it ever…read moresince. She has been there for a few months that even I decided to also join. Coach Eric's instructions are very broken down and easy to follow. I never felt that he's pressured anyone or made anyone feel incapable. He actually has a very opposite effect and makes you feel like you can learn it all with time and practice. I'm glad my wife found this place. My daughter has improved a lot during her time here. She's just competed in the NAGA novice tournament and brought home first place in no-GI and second in GI. Really proud of her and the coaches for teaching her so well.

I have been here about a month now. The professor, Eric Flores, is professional and approachable…read more Everyone has been helpful. I have been treated respectfully, despite being new and clueless. It's a good environment. Wish I had done it a long time ago.

I've been taking my son here for lessons for a few months and he has learned so much! It's been…read moreawesome seeing his growth in time he's been here. He was reluctant to participate the first few practices but the trainers are patient and great with him so now he's always excited when it's time to train. I can't recommend this place enough.

Having trained in martial arts for nearly six years before, when I moved to the DFW area, it was a…read morebit difficult finding a comprehensive school like the one that I had in Seattle. After asking around, different people tried to get me to join their school, but when I checked them out, they appeared very stereotypical, macho-oriented, which turned me off. When I found out about this RCJ Machado location, I got excited. I came in and Hugo, the office manager, was really friendly and helpful. I came back a couple of days later with my gi and tried out a class. I signed up right after the class. I previously trained with another Machado black belt, this place maintains the same high quality teaching and training as any other school run by a Machado black belt. Marcos is a great instructor who gives everyone equal amount of time. Unlike other places were instructors have favorite students, Marcos makes sure that he works with everyone, often going around doing drills individually with everyone in class to make sure that we all get it. But the instruction goes beyond Marcos and Hugo, as advanced students are helpful in working with new students as well. There are no egos here and everyone is willing to work with one another. This is simply a great place for anyone that is serious about training in jiu jitsu at a high level.

Great place! Knowledgeable instructors, friendly staff and amazing facility! Look forward to my…read morenext class!

This school changed my life. I was in a really dark place last year. I wasn't living, I was just…read moreexisting and wondering why. I was following the path of least resistance, content with comfort. I don't think God wants us to be comfortable. Jesus certainly didn't live comfortably. This image doesn't show my spiritual growth but does provide a glimpse into it. I have a long way to go spiritually, but pushing myself physically has transferred into a stronger faith in Christ, serving my wife, kids and church. AKA, not being a lazy punk. I was barley making it through the day with two or three energy drinks before. I now have more sustained energy and focus with no energy drinks now. It was hard to talk my wife into jiu-jitsu because of the cost, but I knew I needed a competitive atmosphere. This before picture was taken right before I signed up. I have since augmented my training with weights and running

I was looking for a BJJ to visit while in town and I was welcomed in by Professor Young and…read moreProfessor Scott for a couple sessions. Everyone at the gym was extremely nice and great to roll with. Anytime I find myself in the area I will gladly pop by for some great instruction and awesome rolling partners.

Went for a trial class and we were impressed! My son is extremely active and I love the constant…read moremovement the class had to offer him. The coaches were sooooo patient and redirected while teaching. It was amazing. Professor Young was patient with my questions and with my son. The price point is just a tad bit too high, but we might swing it at the beginning of the year. Might be worth it if my son can learn focus and obedience! Would recommend!

This is an excellent spot to learn jiu jitsu across all age ranges. The instructors are…read moreknowledgable, patient, and genuinely care about the performance of their students. They understand what their students need to pay attention to, and help them work towards success in their own athletic development. And above all, the keep things balanced between focused lessons and some fun as well!

Great school, the staff all around is extremely welcoming. On top of that the technique and…read morefoundational elements for children are taught with deep understanding. Great place for your little one to learn.

Vacationing in the area for the holidays and found this place by chance through instagram. Not many…read moreplaces were open on 12/26, so I was happy to find Roanoke Jiu-jitsu. I dropped in on a 5:45 am class, I reached out a day or so prior and heard back very quickly. Handful of guys at this class - which makes sense as to why so many academies are closed during the holidays. Great group of guys, tough and technical rolls, and solid instruction. Thank you to coach Kurtis, Cory and Chris. Appreciate the hospitality and rolls!

I dont know too much about this place. A friend invited my 8 year old son to a free open mat…read moreoutside of Dallas. It was class oriented for kids in all weight groups at 5:30pm. The outside only says "Jiu Jitsu" so unless you come up to the door and read some details, you couldnt possibly see that its Roanoke BJJ. And as a Yelper the biz wasnt even in there so it was more difficult to research. We saw our friends go in from the parking lot so we followed in soon after. There were about 30 kids separated into three groups based by weight and size. There were two coaches, one of which was taking the lead in instruction so he was probably the Professor. We werent acknowledged because the session was underway. Our friend directed us where to stand so that was helpful. And they were off rolling. They were put in positions of all different scenarios with rotating partners. It was clear that this was geared towards competition training. Most of the students were advanced(not necessarily by belt or stripe level), aggressive, and proficiently using moves and submissions. The professor was stern, quick, and efficient with teaching, talking, and getting the students to progress through class. It was the way I wish all BJJ classes are run. This Professor is dedicated and developing exceptional BJJ students around the Dallas Fort Worth area! By the time we left there were kids still sparing and it was 7:30pm. Was told it usually goes till about 8pm!! 2 1/2 hours of competition training!! Just f'n amazing!!

Stoic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been an absolute game-changer for our family. Both of my daughters…read morehave trained here for years, and the growth we've seen in them extends far beyond self-defense. The coaches at Stoic don't just teach Jiu-Jitsu--they instill confidence, discipline, and resilience in every student. From day one, the environment has been welcoming, supportive, and structured to help students of all skill levels succeed. My daughters have gained invaluable skills in focus, perseverance, and respect--qualities that translate into their daily lives at school and beyond. The instructors genuinely care about their students, pushing them to be their best while ensuring they feel safe and encouraged. If you're looking for a place that teaches more than just technique--where your child will build character, strength, and self-confidence--Stoic BJJ is the place to be. I can't recommend them highly enough!

My 4 year old takes a while to warm up in new situations. The coaches were all very understanding…read moreand patient, guiding him with how to do each thing, and getting him comfortable enough to participate on his own. This place is giving him a lot of confidence. I highly recommend it

I had the benefit of using this service for a month and If it wasn't for having to watch my…read morefinances at the moment, I would still be going as I could tell a difference in my muscle mass. I also love that they make sure you do the exercise that you can as you build up your endurance. All the instructors were very knowledgeable and made you feel like you could it!!

Totally not your normal same old same old workout! The vibrating machines help you maximize the…read morebenefit of working out in half the time. Your body's reflexes (muscle stimulation) are working quickly to adapt without you really realizing it. The staff have all been super friendly, knowledgeable, & have years of experience working in the field. I would definitely recommend trying this place out! Especially if your someone who has 15 million other things you need to fit into life, like me. This class takes up 30 min. And they have a variety of focus options as far as classes - toning, strength, cardio, stretch. These machines are excellent at massaging your tight muscles - something we could all use with working out period. I've been to classes taught by Eric, Shelby, & Gina. They've all been great!