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210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 210bjjmma.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-457-9451
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–12:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–12:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 8–10 am, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is a good 15 min break between kids and adult class to allow for quick mat clean and ease of transition into the adult class.”
“If you are looking to learn self defense, compete in combat sports, or even just get in shape, this is the place to be!”
“If you are looking to learn self defense, compete in combat sports, or even just get in shape, this is the place to be!”
“The instructors highly skilled and technical, but also patient, motivating, and genuinely invested in every student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are going to start training Jiu Jitsu or MMA and you want REAL progress and results, do yourself a favor and train at 210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA.”
“I've trained jiu jitsu boxing etc for many years now and I can't recommend this gym enough.”
What members say
“Ant and Steve offer a wealth of knowledge and experience paired with the ability to coach as well, with the great training partners there it’s a top tier gym to check out”
“The instructors highly skilled and technical, but also patient, motivating, and genuinely invested in every student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
“Fantastic gym with a welcoming atmosphere and great instructors!”
“ENTER THE DRAGON - It’s not only rare to find a Jiu-Jitsu gym that offers hour and a half classes but also provides a highly technical and systematic teaching methodology.”
“Mats are clean and have great cushion.”
“Professor Linda and Coach Laurie are uber talented, inspiring, and phenomenal mentors in the female Jiu-Jitsu community.”
From the reviews
Training at 210 Jiu Jitsu & MMA has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve had the privilege of learning from Professor Anthony Ivy and Coach Laurie Ivy since 2016, and more recently from Professor Steven Portillo and Coach Linda Cristal for over a year.
Amazing experience thanks to the outstanding coaching staff. The instructors highly skilled and technical, but also patient, motivating, and genuinely invested in every student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. If you’re looking for high-level instruction and real mentorship, this is the place to be.
Fantastic gym with a welcoming atmosphere and great instructors! Whether you're brand new or have years of experience, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to improve. Highly recommend 210 Jiu Jitsu & MMA to anyone looking to train, get in shape, and be part of a great community!
Real freaking deal all the way around, Best coaches ever. Amazing team everyone’s super welcoming to all levels. Just sign up already don’t second guess it.
New to BJJ? Start at 210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA
210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA
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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