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Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 754 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arlington, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alvarezbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-308-0663
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending classes for almost 6 months and he loves it, everyone is respectful and always pushing positive reinforcement.”
“If you are looking for great jiu jitsu and coaching from a proven practitioner and competitor, Alvarez Jiu Jitsu is the place!”
“Dropped into this gym for the first time last night and was honestly blown away.”
Other martial arts here
“Occasionally I see my son start punching instead of focusing on the wrestling technique or instructions.”
What members say
“Facility so clean and instructor very welcoming!! class was amazing to have experience recommend coming here”
“It was a very welcoming experience from the time that we informed them that we were coming and through out our visit they were very accommodating.”
“It was a very welcoming experience from the time that we informed them that we were coming and through out our visit they were very accommodating.”
“The instruction was clear, detailed, and effective, and you could tell the coaches really care about their students’ progress—not just running a class.”
“After that, there’s another massive space for weight training/cardio.”
“If you are looking for great jiu jitsu and coaching from a proven practitioner and competitor, Alvarez Jiu Jitsu is the place!”
From the reviews
Brought my daughter down to train from our School in Detroit (Metro Jujitsu) who’s an affiliate with Alvarez. It was a very welcoming experience from the time that we informed them that we were coming and through out our visit they were very accommodating.
At 58 years old, I am the mother of three adult young men. All have wrestled; two of them are Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors. Originally I just wanted a way to improve my health & fitness while trying to understand my sons' competitions better.
Phenomenal! I’m new to the area and visiting different academies to find a home. Alvarez Jiu Jitsu is truly top-notch! Right away when you walk in, you realize this is a HUGE facility! Massive mat space for training, clean locker rooms, and large and comfortable waiting areas for the parents.
Facility so clean and instructor very welcoming!! class was amazing to have experience recommend coming here
New to BJJ? Start at Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Alvarez Brazilian 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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