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5th Dimension BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Caddo Mills, Texas
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- 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 5dbjj.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 682-220-2077
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started BJJ with Chris about a year and a half ago, he has mentored my son through so many ups and downs he has taught him skills that he never thought he could do.”
“Chris is an incredible instructor/competitor with a vast knowledge of all things grappling.”
“Whether you’re looking for self-defense, fitness, or personal growth, this academy offers top-tier training in a positive and empowering space.”
Other martial arts here
“The gym is also growing and BJJ classes are being added, including MMA and first responder self defense to enhance on striking skills.”
What members say
“Coach Chris is knowledgeable and maleable when it comes to different types of students and training intensities.”
“Additionally, Chris is a genuinely kind person who creates a welcoming and safe and environment for all that attend his gym.”
“The gym has a welcoming, respectful atmosphere that promotes both learning and personal growth We love coming to visit Coach Chris!”
“Kids have a blast while burning off some energy and learning juijitsu techniques to ready then for competition and life in general.”
“I come from a traditional Brazilian Competition Environment in Maryland and this has been the most comparable training floor since moving to Texas.”
“Amazing community, high level coaching, clean, fun environment, Family friendly.”
From the reviews
My two daughters, my son, and I attend 5th Dimension BJJ Academy, and we absolutely love it. After a year off the mats, I finally found a BJJ gym to call home. The atmosphere and camaraderie of the team make training here an amazing experience.
Been training with Professor Chris for almost 4 years now. He’s an excellent coach if you are really looking to advance your jiu jitsu. He’s is also great with the kids and helping them develope the skills they will need to become great leaders and bjj athletes.
I love training with Coach Chris. I come from a traditional Brazilian Competition Environment in Maryland and this has been the most comparable training floor since moving to Texas. Coach Chris is knowledgeable and maleable when it comes to different types of students and training intensities.
My son started BJJ with Chris about a year and a half ago, he has mentored my son through so many ups and downs he has taught him skills that he never thought he could do. Chris is kind and patient he truly cares about his members and they become his family including me a mom.
New to BJJ? Start at 5th Dimension BJJ Academy
5th Dimension BJJ Academy 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 5th Dimension BJJ Academy
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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