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Cadejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Laredo, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cadejobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–1 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–10 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 1–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great coaches great atmosphere and they are great with the kids my daughter has gained so much confidence and doing better at school”
“It was my first time taking a class outside of my own gym, and the warmth and techniques I received from this class gave me the confidence to continue on my journey.”
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What members say
“Great coaches great atmosphere and they are great with the kids my daughter has gained so much confidence and doing better at school”
“Top notch jiu jitsu Very technical instructors and beginners friendly”
“Everybody is very friendly - you will find great training partners, they all have great jiu-jitsu.”
“It was my first time taking a class outside of my own gym, and the warmth and techniques I received from this class gave me the confidence to continue on my journey.”
“It was my first time taking a class outside of my own gym, and the warmth and techniques I received from this class gave me the confidence to continue on my journey.”
From the reviews
I've been training BJJ for a very long time, so when I relocated to feared, I wouldn't find a place to meet my standards. This institution opened their doors to me, and I'm proud to be part of the team. I'm going on over a year and a half here, and it makes my time here in Laredo that much better. Great Atomosphere!!
The skills taught by the instructors are very easy to understand and they’re very good with explaining and demonstrating skills. The facility is well organized and set up sufficiently for intense practice and working out.
I stopped by the Cadejo academy while in Laredo, I was welcomed by Frank and the instructors to train with them. They have a great place with great mats to roll. Everybody is very friendly - you will find great training partners, they all have great jiu-jitsu. I will definitely be back to train with them!
Dropped in while on a work trip. I took a morning class with Coach Alex who was very welcoming. It was my first time taking a class outside of my own gym, and the warmth and techniques I received from this class gave me the confidence to continue on my journey. Highly recommend for all levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Cadejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Cadejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Cadejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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. 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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