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8ight Limbs Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harlingen, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule the8ightlimbsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (956) 454-6015
Hours
| Monday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8–11 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This place is a great place for learning muay thai fundamentals.”
“My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was.”
“You will leave here better than you came regardless of whether your goal is self defense, self enrichment, or excelling as a professional competitor.”
“You will leave here better than you came regardless of whether your goal is self defense, self enrichment, or excelling as a professional competitor.”
“I've studied various martial arts since 2003, but being here makes me feel like a beginner again—in the best way.”
Other martial arts here
“I feel like it’s truthfully a class and learning the art form of Muay Thai to the fullest extent, on top of getting a good workout.”
What members say
“Call or go by and talk to expert instructor and all around great guy KRU Jeff Trevino.”
“My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.”
“All the coaches and experience student are friendly and eager help.”
“They don’t just teach techniques they teach confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“You'll get a great cardio workout and learn the top 2 martial arts/self defenses.”
“Been a member now for over a month and I’ve seen my daughter grow so much. She loves the place and the coaches.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I tried both classes just less than a hour ago, and I just have to share how absolutely great our whole experience was. My daughter has had issues in school with bullying, and just this first class alone I saw an instant change in her over all self esteem and confidence.
8Limbs has such a welcoming environment for all levels of training. On top of being pushed to your limits, our coaches constantly push us to exceed our best effort during each training session.
I brought over my daughter from a place across town. I won’t name names but the other place became about the money and would graduate to the next belt without much thought. It doesn’t make sense for my daughter to be a “high belt” but can’t defend herself.
My child has been training here with no prior experience in jiu-jitsu, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to join this gym. The instructors are incredibly patient, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping the kids learn. They don’t just teach techniques they teach confidence, discipline, and respect.
New to BJJ? Start at 8ight Limbs Academy
8ight Limbs Academy 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 8ight Limbs 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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