I was able to attend an open mat on New Year's Eve. I saw a post on instagram and reached out via…read moretext. I heard back quickly and was able to attend. It was a great open mat, I wish I was able to stay longer. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the level of Jiu jitsu is very high at this academy. Got beat up a bunch and enjoyed the learning experiences. Thank you to Michael for beating me up but also taking the time to teach me as well - inside camping lesson both during the round and after. There aren't many academies that have a master walking around and mingling with their students. I was so lucky to be able to talk with master Machado and take a pic with him. He is a true legend and is such an ambassador as a master of Jiu jitsu. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

Cmon, the Legend Carlos Machado in Texas? This is the source of BJJ right here in the USA. Not only…read moreis he a master at BJJ, but a great teacher who cares and is an amazing human. I can't say enough great things about this academy. Just go!!!

Intro : I have been part of many gyms throughout years of Jiu Jitsu training…read more I have trained under Rafael Formiga from Soul Fighters in Danbury, CT. Roberto Abreu "Cyborg" from Fight Sports in Miami, FL. Steve Ficca from Odin's in Las Vegas, NV And eventually I moved to Dallas and joined Marcelo Garcia. Teaching ( a bit about the Instructors) : Rob Ables: After getting a free lesson under Rob Ables, I decided to sign up immediately. I did not need to visit other gyms. The way he teaches is definitely incredible and refreshing to see. He is a true master. He cares about the students and will make sure to show you variations based on your age, body type, limitations, etc. He understands not every student is the same. Not all of us have the same goals in life. I have met many gym owners who usually are great competitors, but lack in the teaching department. Rob Ables is a master, a teacher, a coach. He has taught me many valuable lessons, and often times they were just slight modifications to things I was doing that made a world of difference. I have never seen a more selfless coach, he has never turned me down or any other student when we ask him to show us something after class is over. Not only him but the other coaches there are absolutely amazing. Dan Butterfield is also a treasure filled with wisdom. Inside and outside of the mats, he's compassionate, wise and extremely good at the gentle. art of Jiu Jitsu. He's a father figure to many. He's always glad to help and assist students. Kevin : he's a new coach that started teaching just before I moved away from Dallas , but his classes are absolutely fun and he has no ego. He will spar with lower belts and let us test ourselves. Being that he's very competent at Jiu-Jitsu, it's great to have someone at his level allow us to practice. School Philosophy: The Marcelo Garcia philosophy is basically to rely on technique above all else. We are taught to maintain our competence, respect and integrity once we step away from the mats as well. Training Partners: They are absolutely great. I have never had issues with anyone that had been coming to the school for a while. All my partners were respectful, took great care of me, had great awareness and are not "out to get you", they quickly became true friends. It was pretty comforting to find such a great school with really down to earth, respectful partners. They also have a plethora of seasoned competitors that will definitely push you if you so choose, it's definitely good to push yourself against the very high skilled active competitors here. I always learned something new every time I rolled with them. Conclusion : This is as 5 stars of a Jiu Jitsu school as it gets. Everything about the school is great and I'm very thankful to having been a part of this academy for roughly 2 years. I dearly miss it and have no doubts anyone who cares about good jiu Jitsu will love it here.

Rarely am I inclined to post a review on a place that I frequent. After all there is a lot at…read morestake with posting an honest review; if people realize the exceptional quality of instruction and the feeling of family and support then more and more prospective students will show up. What happens then is unknown; a bigger jiu-jitsu "family" , more friends, and training partners to improve my bjj game? Who knows? So I must choose my words carefully... here it goes... Marcelo Garcia Dallas is simply the bast place to train in Dallas TX. It is not uncommon to see instructors from other schools coming in to catch a lesson from Rob. The cadre of instructors is more than capable of covering a wide range of bjj styles, from old school to the new school with leg and ankle attacks. I am constantly impressed with all the different approaches the students have. It is easy to find a favorite training partner in any class and the owner does a great job of encouraging a sense of family. If you can judge the quality of an instructor by his/ her students then MGD instructors are "top shelf". Oh, they even have a "Ladies only" class taught by the toughest women on planet earth. There an honest review.

Such an awesome and amazing place to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu and / or Capoeira!…read more Professor Marcio Santos is one of the true hidden treasures of Dallas - Lake Highlands! He has great bjj and Capoeira skills, even greater teaching skills, and he is a very nice and high quality person in general! His school is clean, well lit, and as a bonus, full of genuinely nice people who love to train and want to help everyone improve. Check it out, you won't regret it!

Amazing place to train, family atmosphere, everyone is extremely friendly Professor Marcio Santos a…read more4th degree black belt and is extremely knowledgeable in Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira

Coach Rodrigo is amazing with the kids, very patient. He is very passionate in what he does and it…read moreshows in his teachings with kids.

From the owner: North South Jiu Jitsu is the latest Double Five affiliate to open in the DFW area…read more The goal at North South Jiu Jitsu is to give you the best training and instruction to help you grow. Regardless of whether you’re a complete beginner or have been practicing Jiu Jitsu for many years, we have programs specifically created for you. Our school is different because we’ve invested heavily into the gym, culture, and coaches that you’ll be working with. This needed to be a place where we all work together to improve – because that’s how we all succeed! The best in the world didn’t train solo, they had people around them to develop new ideas and techniques. We welcome questions here at North South and always strive to push each other to try new things. If you’re looking for a new way to improve your mobility, fitness, health, and be a part of a solid group of like minded people who want to become better, we’d love to talk with you!

My son was 5 when he started at BTT. We feel lucky our neighbors introduced us to this place…read more I cannot recommend BTT, especially the leadership at BTT, strongly enough. Misty, Kyle, and Professor Machado work tirelessly with these children (who enter at many different levels and with a myriad of issues) to not only give them the fundamentals of self discipline and JiuJitsu, but also to encourage them to be good, brave little humans. It is remarkable. The structure of these classes is a perfect blend of regiment (e.g. laps, jumping jacks, basic moves), some play (fun game that requires some focus like "Red Light, Green Light"), and training that is appropriate for children. I have seen each of these individuals (and the older kids, who are occassionaly asked to help as well) give special attention to the kiddo that is being too hard on himself, or the kiddo that just cannot get herself to do a back roll, or the kiddo that is bouncing off the walls. They really care about kids and believe in what they are doing. My suggestion? Meet these amazing people, let your kiddo try JiuJitsu, and see for yourself.

Brazilian Top Team is a second home to my family. My husband has been training there for years,…read moreour daughter joined a couple years ago, and now I'm the most recent addition to the team! It has been a wonderful experience for all of us. Misty and Machado are some of the kindest people and they make you feel like part of the BTT family. I am so honored to be a part of it and look forward to not only mastering the art, but also building life long friendships. Highly recommend!!

Guy meager is a great coach always helpful and pushes us past our limits this is a great gym to…read morework out at

Joining Mezger Martial Arts has been one the smartest choices I made. I joined the 6 week challenge…read moreand let me say that I actually seen quick results that I for sure would have not seen if I would of stuck with my LA fitness membership. Audrey and Guy do this for a living and you can see the passion they have in transforming people. I started with a weight of 198 and lost 17lbs. Drop a body fat percentage of 6.7! And by the last day left with a 3.8 muscle gain!! Would definitely recommend not only because you meet cool people and see results but you will learn self defense and how to have more self-control. Guy and Audrey thanks for this life changing experience!! If you want results and can tolerate pain don't think about it join this gym!!

5/5. Gets it done. Tucked away with ample equipment. Clean. More serious clients base.read more

Staff was accommodating with no bs from the beginning. I didn't have to take a tour or sit down…read morewith a "fitness consultant". They just told me how much it was and I worked out. There's a reason gyms get 5 stars and reasons many other gyms struggle to get 2 stars. It all comes down to simplicity and customer service. Currently it doesn't fit my needs to join this gym but if/when my needs change, they seem easy enough to work with.

I left NC about a month ago to cross train with another gym closer to my family. Honestly, New…read moreConcept is hands down one of the most amazing environments to learn and grow as a BJJ practitioner. I did jiu jitsu for a few months and started following their IG. As a former high school wrestler, I wanted to become good at no gi jiu jitsu most of all. The coaches impressed me with their technique but it was the community cultivated by both Amanda and Caleb that made it worth it. This gym made me feel like there was a place for me in jiu jitsu. My skills improved exponentially due to my confidence and sense of belonging improving. I highly recommend New Concept to anyone, especially women looking for a great team and place to either try out the sport or train as a competitor. There is a place for you at this gym and even though I train elsewhere for practical reasons, I truly believe that.

Hands down one of the best places to grow in BJJ or in any martial art they teach. The instructor…read moreMr.Palmer for the BJJ class is very attentive to each persons skill and takes the time to properly build a good BJJ foundation. If you are in need of a BJJ gym to train or want to just check it out.10/10 would recommend. I believe they also do a free trial class so really does not hurt to try out!