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Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Paso, Texas
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidommateam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 915-274-9876
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Hugo Sida continues to do an exceptional job preparing kids at a very young age in the fundamentals of jujitsu and MMA.”
“We had our other two kids (now adults) attend back in 2008 and the skills and discipline they learned then has stayed with them as adults.”
“In the end, we know our children (adults and teen) have the capabilities and confidence to defend themselves.”
“We respect the coaches at BUSHIDO, because we know they care and are experienced competitors.”
“Instructors do accept private classes outside those scheduled.”
“aside from being a great work out for him, he learns discipline and self defense.”
“The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right.”
Other martial arts here
“A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week.”
“A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week.”
“A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week.”
What members say
“Hugo and coach Sunny have been so amazing at teaching my daughter and all kids.”
“The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right.”
“I have seen it in my son who has been here for almost 3 years and friends and family have told me about his increased mood and confidence ever since he joined.”
“Hugo Sida continues to do an exceptional job preparing kids at a very young age in the fundamentals of jujitsu and MMA.”
“The school will challenge and prepare you for competition while creating a very disciplined, confident, and peaceful mindset.”
“I have seen it in my son who has been here for almost 3 years and friends and family have told me about his increased mood and confidence ever since he joined.”
From the reviews
I currently have 2 of my 5 children training at Bushido, and a third will be starting soon. I cannot say enough good things about this gym and the people who run it. When my son Constantino started, he had just turned 3 and was a very challenging age to teach. Hugo and Sonny were incredibly patient with him.
A premiere martial arts school training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Wrestling, and Strength & Conditioning classes in a 3000 Sq ft facility available all week. Stop in and talk to Professor Hugo Sida or Averie, the front desk manager. Instructors do accept private classes outside those scheduled.
I’d highly recommend Bushido MMA to any parent considering martial arts for their kids. My oldest started training there a little under a year ago, and we’ve already seen a huge difference in his confidence, discipline, and focus in school.
As a family we searched several places for my teen. The size of classes at all levels stood out as the first sign we were in the right place-they seem to be doing something right. Then, the way the instructors taught was the 2nd sign because the teaching style is clearly created to develop habitual skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy 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 Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
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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