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144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dallas, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 144academy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 551-0276
Hours
| Monday | 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes and personal training are great!”
“This is a great place for all in Dallas & surrounding areas to learn self defense, boxing, jiu jitsu and more- for beginners to advance.”
“This is a great place for all in Dallas & surrounding areas to learn self defense, boxing, jiu jitsu and more- for beginners to advance.”
Other martial arts here
“If bjj, mma, and self-defense interest you, this is the place to be.”
“I’ve worked with a lot of very qualified boxing, jiu-jitsu, and personal trainers/coaches for many years and I can honestly say that Jairo is by far my favorite!”
What members say
“Great gym to train, great instructor and teammates as a veteran finding a gym that are also full of veterans makes it feel even more welcoming”
“Great gym to train, great instructor and teammates as a veteran finding a gym that are also full of veterans makes it feel even more welcoming”
“Great gym to train, great instructor and teammates as a veteran finding a gym that are also full of veterans makes it feel even more welcoming”
“Great detail in his work and next time in Dallas, i'll be back to train some more.”
“Great gym to train, great instructor and teammates as a veteran finding a gym that are also full of veterans makes it feel even more welcoming”
“Jairo has helped me grow in confidence in self defense and takes to heart my concerns making sure to focus on the areas of concern.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this place! The classes and personal training are great! It is so clean and all around a great experience! The environment is so fun and positive! The owner is so encouraging and his classes are the perfect challenge you need to help you get stronger.
Jairo’s classes have challenged me as well as pushed limits while making sure I have correct form. His motivational attitude always pushes me to give it my all from the first set all the way to the last. Jairo has excellent knowledge to get you to achieve your goals. Definitely recommend to check out 144 Academy.
Absolutely fantastic no-gi gym for ALL levels of bjj. very welcoming atmosphere and people. signup was fast and easy. as an avid bjj learner i’ve never been to a better gym! everyone’s welcoming, and id seriously reccomend checking them out!
From the first free trial class to every week after with Jairo and 144 academy has been top notch. This is a great place for all in Dallas & surrounding areas to learn self defense, boxing, jiu jitsu and more- for beginners to advance. The atmosphere is a vibe and everybody is very welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at 144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness
144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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