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Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Midland, 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 (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 bastosbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 432-247-1287
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This allows the tribe leaders to keep inspiring, impacting, and improving the lives of at-risk children and young adults of impoverished communities for free!”
“Whether you're looking to compete or just train for fitness and self-defense, Bastos BJJ offers an inclusive and supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.”
“Whether you're looking to compete or just train for fitness and self-defense, Bastos BJJ offers an inclusive and supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.”
“The staff is highly knowledgeable and passionate about BJJ, offering expert instruction tailored to all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer multiple programs from Jujitsu to Judo, wrestling and yoga.”
“They offer multiple programs from Jujitsu to Judo, wrestling and yoga.”
What members say
“Bastos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding academy with top-notch facilities, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community.”
“This gym doesn't just stand out from the rest only for their 5 star program, but also how they make you feel like family, Not just a client / student.”
“Their ability to break down techniques and provide constructive feedback is invaluable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“I've watched my kids' confidence soar, their focus improve, and their resilience grow both on and off the mats.”
“Whether you're looking to compete or just train for fitness and self-defense, Bastos BJJ offers an inclusive and supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.”
“An all around great gym to gain confidence, learn new skills and self defense, train with world class champions and have opportunities to challenge oneself in competitions.”
From the reviews
Love this place so much for my kiddos! They are encouraging and supportive and they have a standard curriculum for each belt! You can't go wrong if you choose this place!
Signing my kids up at Bruno Bastos BJJ has been one of the best decisions we've made. From the moment they started, the environment has been incredibly supportive, positive, and focused. The coaches here are world-class—they teach discipline and respect, not just techniques.
If you are in the West Texas area, and looking for Brazilian Jujitsu. Just know that this gym, and these instructors are who started it all! Majority of the local gyms all branched off from one main gym, and this is it!!! Bruno Bastos, and his wife Petya Bastos are who brought jujitsu to Midland, & the West Texas area.
Bastos BJJ & Fitness is a proud supporter of the 501 c3 nonprofit organization JIU-JITSU TRIBE, formerly Live Jiu-Jitsu, for the past ten years! The mission of JIU-JITSU TRIBE is to provide facility makeovers for social projects across the globe. In addition, we raise funds to support their necessary monthly expenses.
New to BJJ? Start at Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness 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 Bastos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
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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