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Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 565 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dallas, 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alexmartinsbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (806) 570-6579
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“Alex Martins and his team create a family-friendly, nurturing atmosphere where children and adults develop their discipline and skills.”
“I especially loved the dedicated women’s class—it’s hard to find that kind of intention in BJJ gyms, and I found it here.”
“If you’re an kid, teen or adult come join the best BJJ gym in Dallas.”
“I took a noon nogi class as well as a morning gi class and they were both such a great time.”
“I took a noon nogi class as well as a morning gi class and they were both such a great time.”
“Also Alex Martins is a top competitor and world champion so you know you are getting the best of the best at this academy.”
“We did private lesson with him to start because he was overwhelmed with all the kids.”
“I had the pleasure of taking a free self-defense class for Women recently, and he taught us about a variety of realistic situations and how to escape from them.”
Other martial arts here
“I am 21 year’s old and never in my life have I done any type of MMA but wow how I fell in love.”
“I practiced Judo growing up in Brazil and found it extremely helpful in teaching me confidence and self-control.”
“Wrestling or jiu jitsu he always takes the time to sharpen the last bit of details I need to improve.”
What members say
“Everyone is so helpful and nice, the teaching style is great, and the head coach, professor Alex is such an amazing person.”
“The culture here is amazing—everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely supportive.”
“Alex Martins and his team create a family-friendly, nurturing atmosphere where children and adults develop their discipline and skills.”
“I'm new, only 8 months in, but Alex and Gustavo are incredible teachers who have helped me work on the fundamentals and improve my game.”
“When he wasn’t feeling well and doubted his ability to participate in the world-class competition, Alex offered him unwavering comfort and encouragement.”
“Even as a member of an affiliate school, I’m always welcomed as if I’m a full time member of the AMBJJ academy.”
From the reviews
This is the most beautiful bjj gym. But what really puts this gym at that 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ level is how kind and generous and helpful Alex is. Everyone is class was very welcoming. Thank you for an amazing experience!
I have been doing BJJ at AMBJJ for just over a year now. I started my journey at 47 years old. I can’t say enough great things about AMBJJ, Professor Alex and all the coaches.
Where do I begin ? I am 21 year’s old and never in my life have I done any type of MMA but wow how I fell in love. I remember looking for a BJJ gym and this is the first one that popped up. I was a little skeptical at first because the reviews seemed too good to be true. They are not !!!! Professor Alex is amazing.
Alex Martins BJJ is high level academy that produces champions! They have amazing programs for all ages and all skill levels. Just stop by and you will see why this is a 5 star gym. Alex is such a great guy and his academy reflects his hard work and dedication to the craft.
New to BJJ? Start at Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas 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 Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
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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