JJ Machado DFW

2.7 mi

Very welcoming judge free atmosphere. Gym was clean and had several showers, great coaches!…read moreLearned a lot in just one visit!

The best in the business! If you have zero experience or are a black belt, it doesn't matter, this…read moreplace has what you need! If you're an athlete, military, LEO...a lot of classes focus on real-world self-defense which is important. You WILL feel empowered. Knowledgable and supportive staff (who actually roll with their students and care about their development), dedicated and passionate students, community, wonderful facilities, best kids' program (pizza parties, Parents night out) and 6am daily with Prof Phillip! Prof Greg runs it all with class and ease. Come by, you will be making an investment in yourself and family like no other!

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Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Mid Cities Texas

3.3 mi

Absolutely great vibe, great overall practitioners from white belt to black belt. The Professor…read more"Greg Hamilton" is a phenomenal orator and teacher. I have no doubt the legends will be forged in this GYM

Prof Greg is one of the best men I've gotten to know in the BJJ community. My 4 sons (11 and under)…read morestarted there a few months back - they'll be there as long as they'll have us. We've looked around - LOTS. We stopped looking after finding Greg and Mid-Cities.

Everyday is a beautiful day for Jiujitsu

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Gracie Barra Southlake

4.4

(21 reviews)

3.6 mi

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.

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Lucky Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Club

2.2 mi

Lucky Jiu Jitsu is a great place for either learning or improving your BJJ techniques. Also, If you…read moreare looking for a family or friendly environment to learn or to practice BJJ, I recommend Lucky Jiu Jitsu with a really helpful, friendly coaches and students. Coach Chuck is nice and really good at coaching. He is the right one to talk to if you have any question or need any help with your BJJ technique.

I've been coming to Peak to take private classes with Brad for a few months and it's definitely…read moreworth the drive since I come in all the way from Dallas, it's a very clean and professional environment and the training is top notch, I recommend it to anybody interested in training for the first time or more advanced training

Coach Chuck - Head Instructor at Lucky Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Club

Team after Johns Blue Belt

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413 Jiu-Jitsu School

(5 reviews)

3.1 mi

My husband had been wanting to try jiu jitsu for years. He researched places around and decided on…read more413. Six months later- he's down 45lbs and loving it! The thought of starting BJJ overweight and with no cardio seemed very intimidating. Picking the right gym was essential. What sets 413 apart is Pedro Rocha. He's a world class fighter with many titles, belts, awards etc. Super impressive dude and worth a google! Once the hubs tried the free intro class- he was hooked! Pedro and the other professors made him feel comfortable. They were all patient, classmates were eager to help and everyone was understanding. The gym is the perfect size. Classes are not too big and not too small so you get plenty of coaching. Treatment at 413 is a testament to Pedro. When you join 413 you join a family. Everyone helps everyone. You can trust that you are not going to get hurt. You can ease into it at your own pace. There is no pressure to compete but if you choose to- you could not ask for a better coach. I have attended one of their free women's self defense classes. It was awesome and a lot of fun!!! !!!ALSO SHOULD PROBABLY WARN YOU!!! Your loved one WILL talk/ watch/eat/breathe/dream/obsess all things jiu jitsu. Don't fight it. Just go with it. it's only a matter of time before you're drinking the jiu jitsu koolaid too.

413 is really a special place. Professor Pedro is passionate about teaching and cares for each…read morestudent at any level of skill. The students (men/women) are all genuinely good people who are there to learn and help each other. 413 is a well organized business and always clean. Stephane (Pedro's wife) is also an integral part of the gym's operations, which makes this a local, family owned business. Make no mistake, there are some tough, and skilled, people training at 413...so, you will be challenged. I couldn't be happier with my decision to learn and train at 413!

Coach Pedro is the best

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Sloth BJJ

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5.2 mi

I have been at Sloth for a number of years, both myself and my kids. I could not recommend more.read more

Super knowledgeable instructor, incredibly friendly school!…read more Dropped in today since I was in town for work. Nathan let me borrow a gi and welcomed me on the mat, no questions asked. What I like about his teaching style is that he will teach positionally, i.e. he will go over the options from a given position, and then transition into letting students get a feel for what option is "correct." This is perhaps the best way for students to develop a good game and is surprisingly rare to see in a lot of schools. I recommend training at Sloth BJJ for anyone in the area! Friendly vibes and no intimidating egos here!

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Mohler MMA - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Boxing

4.6

(9 reviews)

Trained here when i was a teenage. Allan and his guys are great. one of the best places to train…read moreand the instructors actually care about you. Allen isn't one of those guys just after your monthly fee.

Absolutely gorgeous facility. Very clean & the coaches definitely know what they're doing. Allen…read moreMohler the head BJJ coach is very talented and makes you feel very welcome. This gym is a good mix of beginners and more advanced. I highly suggest checking it out if you're in the area.

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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Keller

4.8

(31 reviews)

6.0 mi

Best place to train in DFW! Sam is a great instructor for both kids and adults…read more We moved to this gym when it opened and my 9 year old daughter loves it! Wants to go every day!

This BJJ academy and Muay Thai classes are best for tryout! You can tryout with this. I have good…read moretime to training there and enjoying to learning and keeping sparring/rolling all time. Check out on this!

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Fitness Fight Factory

(8 reviews)

4.9 mi

I came to this gym broken. I had lost all confidence in myself. I was fresh off a divorce had lost…read moremy job to covid was struggling with mental health and had no real direction. Slowly but surely with the staffs kindness instruction and support i began to feel welcomed accepted comfortable and started to apply myself. The gains ive personally made have been so much more than just physical. Doesnt matter your skill set or goal i promise you if you choose this gym you will be surrounded by educated staff members and coaches that will be invested in your development and success. This isnt just a gym and these people aren't here just for money. This is a passion that if we apply ourselves we can benefit from and oh yeah if you train hard enough you might even be able to fight lol.

My husband has been working out there for 5 months it's a great place to work out and had very…read moreknowledgeable instructors. Great environment for children also.

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Grapevine Lake

4.1

(19 reviews)

6.2 mi

It's a beautiful area that has amazing walking trails for yourself or your furry friends. We spend…read morea lot of time here, especially in the summer. There are multiple launch points for boats, kayaks, paddle boards and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

This little pristine lake sat out here for decades, providing water for the municipalities in the…read morearea. Little used until about 20 years ago it's now ringed with homes,hotels and soon high rises. The little lake that was, is fast becoming something we aren't used to in this area. I've boated and fished on it and it remains a great place to picnic. Check it out.

Taken Thanksgiving day looking northwest

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Dove Park

4.7

(24 reviews)

4.9 mi

My son loves this park and so do we. I guess it's biased since we live so close by and we can stop…read moreby any time. Regardless, I think it's a great park for kids of all ages. There are activities for kids of all ages. It's clean and nicely maintained. Parking is not a problem and there are also benches and a nice shaded patio for people to bring food to eat here. This park is also next to tennis courts or pickleball courts and a water park. Only downside of this place is that it's next to the main street, so it can get noisy at times.

This park is for children of all ages and capabilities. Something for everyone. Today was pretty…read morehot but there are some shaded spaces to hide in and a covered patio with picnic tables to enjoy some lunch. Zip line, swings and climbing structures are a just a few features to list to for you child(ren) to enjoy. Take some time to check it out! Happy Yelping!

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Sparger Park

4.8

(9 reviews)

1.7 mi

The park is a nice place for children and soccer players. The trails are very long and don't loop,…read morebut show you all the rich people houses. The trail path is poor quality asphalt in some areas, not ideal. Also trash litters the creek, just like all parks around the Trinity.

Beautiful park to get your bike, hike or run on! There is also a playground for the kiddos. I love…read morethis area because it is so pretty and lots of trees to keep you cool on hot days. Nice getaway that is tucked into the Colleyville neighborhood. I like to cruise around the area and admire the homes nearby...it's like getting your steps in and watching HGTV at the same time. Venture off from the actual park itself if you want to get in some serious mileage. I love this park whenever I'm in the area teaching a class at the gym. Nice cool down before or after my workouts.

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Tina R.

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4 years ago

Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction. I've been training for a long time and recommend you be very careful about who teaches you this combat art. This is about defending yourself on the street. Yes, this school has a lot of fun, family atmosphere but make no mistake, it is solid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught by Coach/Professor Eric Acha who was taught by the legendary Jean Jacques Machado. The technique taught by Acha is excellent and more importantly, immediately useful. If you're a beginner, be careful. You'll never learn to fight if your fellow students are bouncing you off your head or breaking your arms. This is an extremely effective martial art. This isn't about wearing Japanese pajamas to flail, dance, and scream. Anyone can learn it but you really need a real BJJ instructor ... and no, just cause someone is a famous fighter doesn't mean they can teach the technique, advance the student, keep the class moving, and ensure everyone's safety. I'm not a beginner. After watching a friend take an injury at another school I dropped out for a while. Upon recovery, that friend led me to this school and I'm very glad for it. It's not just the effective technique and the people I get to train with. It's excellent for my health which to me is paramount. Professor Acha puts it best, if you're not smiling while doing Jiu Jitsu, you're doing it wrong. read more

Alex R.

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1

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4 years ago

This review is for the ladies that train. I think one of the biggest make it or break it when it comes to a female finding a center to train at is the female PRESENCE. We don't see women, we know there is an issue and we leave. JJ Machado has a very large female base. Some night the women out number the men. Not only that, but the professor opens his doors to female only open mats hosted by SOTGG and does it with a smile on his face and will greet each and every one of you. With that being said (for those of us who train who know what I'm talking about), there aren't big long 10 minute narcissistic speeches before class. The professor sees himself as a guide. And operates that way . He is support of cross training and understand that HIS way of training is only ONE perspective and will say that regularly. Professor and the men there also respect boundaries. I do not roll with men. Only females. The men are accepting and the professor is quick to intercept any males who do try to roll with me so I'm not put in the uncomfortable position of turning them down. It's a COMMUNITY. They celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, belt promotions and such members are invited to pot lucks and other events. read more

Jonny R.

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10

1

4 years ago

Brand new facility with top class instruction under Eric Acha. With a large selection of martial arts schools in DFW, this location stands tall as the only school under master Jean Jacques Machado-arguably the most technical BJJ grappler of all time. The environment emphasizes safety, learning, and fellowship. The kids classes are super fun, and women are equally welcome on the mat. Coach Eric communicates Jean Jacques' message of technical detail and being a good person above anything else. If you have never tried BJJ, this is the most welcoming environment you could wish for. If you're a seasoned grappler, you will learn technique directly passed down from Master Jean Jacques. Pricing scheme is honest and fair. Come give it a shot! read more

Salvador A.

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3 years ago

My son started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Professor Eric Acha. The lessons my son has learned have been invaluable. Not only is he learning a great skill, he has also gained positive role models via his professor, Eric Acha, and the other coaches. As a parent, I am glad that everyone working with my son is patient and kind. They not only care about teaching him skills in BJJ, but also emphasize respect, discipline, honor, and good values. In addition, Eric has not only welcomed my son but my entire family as well. We couldn't be happier with Eric and his team and encourage everyone looking for a positive, pro-social activity (adults and children alike) to join the Jean Jacques Machado DFW family. read more

Iliel Y.

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1

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3 years ago

When I started searching for a Jiu-Jitsu school, I visited most schools in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Bedford. After assessing reputation, tradition, environment and community, I made my decision. No school in these cities is better than JJ Machado DFW. This school provides an unique approach to the art, combining discipline, respect, honor and technical capabilities. Look no further. Come join a healthy and safe community where you learn, grow and build long lasting relationships. read more

Raiyan S.

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1

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3 years ago

Fantastic crew running the best kept secret for jiu jitsu in DFW. Professor Eric is like the old man in the mountain from old kung Fu movies; he is an encyclopedia of knowledge and people should join just for the energy he brings. Also he learned BJJ from one of the most legendary killers ever: jean Jacques Machado. You're learning ninja moves from actual ninjas, it's pretty lit. read more

Miekaela C.

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3

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3 years ago

The owner Eric Acha is not only very good at what he teaches but he's also kind and caring to all his students. The environment of JJ Machado DFW is similar to a family bond. Everyone who joins feels welcomed almost right away. This is an experience you wouldn't want to miss out on; great jiu-jitsu along with a friendly environment. read more

Greg L.

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4 years ago

Very fortunate to have selected JJ Machado DFW as the academy to start my Jiu Jitsu journey. Professor Eric is one of the best and leads a community of high character people you want to grow with. The welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to "keep showing up". read more

Mark L.

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1

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3 years ago

Professor Acha makes learning BJJ so much fun. At our previous school, I used to 'negotiate' with my kids to attend class just once a week. Here, we're attending three days per week - and if we could go more frequently, we probably would! read more

Alistair R.

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2

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2 years ago

I've been going to this place for a while and it is absolutely amazing. Eric, the professor is very kind and amazing teaching kids how to do stuff. He is always supporting us and I've been going for about 9 or 8 months. You should go here read more

Ansley H.

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5

2 years ago

JJMachado in Colleyville is the real deal! My husband and I were searching for another place to train BJJ when we found professor Eric's gym. We can't say enough great things about it! Highly recommend for children and adults! read more

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