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Big Dawg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Juan, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bigdawgbjjmma.my.canva.site — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (956) 460-5627
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It works for people wanting to learn to defend themselves, or compete in MMA or BJJ.”
“Classes are beginner friendly and the team of students is very welcoming!”
Other martial arts here
“Julio’s skill, dedication, and passion for MMA and BJJ show in the way he teaches and supports his students.”
What members say
“Classes are beginner friendly and the team of students is very welcoming!”
“Classes are beginner friendly and the team of students is very welcoming!”
From the reviews
If you're looking for martial arts training, this is the place to be. Julio is an awesome instructor with a wealth of Brazilian jujitsu and MMA experience. Classes are beginner friendly and the team of students is very welcoming! The curriculum is flexible and meets many people's needs.
Looking for a BJJ & MMA gym? Big Dawg is the spot to be so you can learn and build your confidence up!! Top Notch Coach and everyone in the Big Dawg Team makes it easy to be there. Highly recommended!!
High-energy training in a friendly atmosphere. Julio’s skill, dedication, and passion for MMA and BJJ show in the way he teaches and supports his students. Give it a try—you’ll see for yourself.🥋🥊💪
Amazing instruction. Coach Julio is very dedicated to his students and to his craft. He has a huge heart and is so detailed with his instruction. 10 stars
New to BJJ? Start at Big Dawg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Big Dawg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Big Dawg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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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