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BASE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lubbock, Texas
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Website & schedule basebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (806) 304-7783
The classes they run
“My children have not only quickly advanced in their skill but have absolutely fallen in love with BJJ and that is because of how amazing and talented these coaches are.”
“If you are looking for a place in Lubbock with both high level gi and no-gi technique, Base Bjj is the spot.”
“If you are looking for a place in Lubbock with both high level gi and no-gi technique, Base Bjj is the spot.”
“I just dropped in to Base BJJ’s Saturday open mat and had a fantastic time.”
“Professor Gabe is welcoming and with his son they have a great program and great training partners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“When I first walked into Base, I didn’t know what to expect, especially coming from a wrestling background.”
What members say
“That changed when I met professor Gabe and Greg. They’re very knowledgeable practitioners, and precise with their skill.”
“Their new academy was really clean with a lot of mat space and their environment was all around very positive and welcoming from all their students.”
“Their new academy was really clean with a lot of mat space and their environment was all around very positive and welcoming from all their students.”
“His teaching style is clear, detailed, and effective, making every class feel valuable whether you're visiting or a regular.”
“Their new academy was really clean with a lot of mat space and their environment was all around very positive and welcoming from all their students.”
From the reviews
Base BJJ has truly changed our lives! My kiddos have been training here for the past few months and I just can’t speak any more highly of the coaches! My children have not only quickly advanced in their skill but have absolutely fallen in love with BJJ and that is because of how amazing and talented these coaches are.
I've been training at BASE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for several months now, and I can confidently say that it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. The instructors, Gabe and Greg, are not only extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but they are also incredibly helpful and…
When I first walked into Base, I didn’t know what to expect, especially coming from a wrestling background. That changed when I met professor Gabe and Greg. They’re very knowledgeable practitioners, and precise with their skill.
I visited BASE Jiu Jitsu in Lubbock again after a few years, and it was just as fantastic—if not better—than I remembered. The environment is still incredibly welcoming, clean, and professional.
New to BJJ? Start at BASE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
BASE Brazilian 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 BASE 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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