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Basin Kings Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Odessa, 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 basinkingsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (432) 203-6084
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 3–5 PM |
The classes they run
“Not only that my my brother and all the kids I know love this sport too, all the kids are still kind and respectful and they learn to listen and be calm.”
“Whether it is for self-defense, competition, or to get in shape, it is a great school to attend.”
“It’s been a great experience as a beginner and my family and I are making great connections while getting good exercise.”
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What members say
“Great coaches, great environment my nephews have learned a lot in just a couple of months, recommend Gracie Barra 100%!”
“A family friendly atmosphere filled with coaches who want to teach and members who want to help everyone get better.”
“Everyone has been welcoming and the coaches all are very knowledgeable and eager to explain techniques.”
“I just started but it has been a great experience so far, definitely a workout beyond throwing free weights around a gym or any other cardio you can imagine.”
“Great coaches, great environment my nephews have learned a lot in just a couple of months, recommend Gracie Barra 100%!”
From the reviews
This is a great place to learn. The instructors are very knowledgeable. They explain themselves thoroughly. For the kids they break down each step and ask them questions to keep their interest. I have been very impressed with the progress my kids have made in their short time being there.
Great coaches, great environment my nephews have learned a lot in just a couple of months, recommend Gracie Barra 100%!!!
Corbin, Brian, and Christy are amazing coaches/professors. They never leave anyone out, they express their expectations of the kids, they do not ask them to do anything they wouldn’t be willing to do. I love the Gracie barra family highly recommended! ~moly allen~
BKG will make you feel at home. The Professor and Coaches are truly passionate about the sport. Emphasizing skill and technique. They have a vision and once you show up You will feel it! Amazing gym 10/10
New to BJJ? Start at Basin Kings Grappling
Basin Kings Grappling 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 Basin Kings Grappling
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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