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After School Program Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in The Colony, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rcjmjjthecolony.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 940-206-7133
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have a wonderful area for the kids to be able to sit and do homework or work on whatever they’re doing.”
Other martial arts here
“The training from wrestling, Jiu Jitsu(adults & kids), and personalized trainings, this place has it all!”
What members say
“While my daughter was there, she loved the staff and to this day, when they see her, they still give her a hug and a high five as if she is still part of the family.”
“While my daughter was there, she loved the staff and to this day, when they see her, they still give her a hug and a high five as if she is still part of the family.”
From the reviews
My child grew up in this academy. My wife and I still train here. While my daughter was there, she loved the staff and to this day, when they see her, they still give her a hug and a high five as if she is still part of the family. They train the kids to grow into leaders.
Jiu-jitsu and an after school program combined! Win-win for our growing little girl! They have an area for the kids to be able to sit and do homework or play with their peers. This is a great place offering both after school care and a great skill for my little one to have. You can’t beat that combination.
I can’t express how amazing this place is. My son has been going to Machado for 5 years and can’t imagine it not being a part of his life. From the classes to the after school program, we’ve only had positive experiences. The instructors are so nice and patient but firm.
I love Machado’s. 5 of my kids attended the summer camps and jiu-jitsu classes and even worked the camps as they got older. The lessons they learned and the extended family they made while here will be with them for a lifetime. The after school program is second to none.
New to BJJ? Start at After School Program Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
After School Program Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu 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 After School Program Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
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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