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Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Denton
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denton, 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 (ages 3–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cmjjdenton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 940-514-5431
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 7–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 12–3:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The kids classes, 3-5, 5-8 and 9-13 are strategically grouped, well organized and planned allowing each student to develop at their speed with safety always being a priority.”
“If you are looking for tight knit Jiu jitsu family look no further, discipline, coaching styles, communication, and the families that attend every session and tournaments.”
“I recently had a private lesson with Professor Leigh which was tailored to exactly what I wanted to work on and I got a video of my lesson to study!”
“I recently did a self defense seminar with Professor Brad and Professor Leigh and was astonished of how they put striking and grappling together for modern times.”
“Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Denton is an outstanding gym with a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“Corbin is the instructor for the youth kickboxing and offers world-class instruction in technique and is absolutely great with teaching kids.”
What members say
“Corbin is the instructor for the youth kickboxing and offers world-class instruction in technique and is absolutely great with teaching kids.”
“Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Denton is an outstanding gym with a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone—from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.”
“If you are looking for tight knit Jiu jitsu family look no further, discipline, coaching styles, communication, and the families that attend every session and tournaments.”
“All classes are always taught with plenty of detail, the instructors are always willing to share their Jiu Jitsu expertise with the class, and much more.”
“My daughter trains here. The confidence built by the instructors has made a BIG difference in her.”
“If you are looking for tight knit Jiu jitsu family look no further, discipline, coaching styles, communication, and the families that attend every session and tournaments.”
From the reviews
Great place for children to learn discipline and how to protect themselves. I bring my daughter here. Miss Jenny and Mr Leigh MacNeil are great. They make us feels like we are visiting friends. You can truly feel they care about their students. Highly recommend it
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a transformative experience for my entire family along with several of my best friends. We're grateful to be part of the CMJJ community.
Great place to train! Professor Leigh is an incredible instructor with a wealth of knowledge. I’ve been training for a while, and when I came to this academy 3 months ago for a trial, I knew this was my new place because of the family vibe, and the way the classes are taught. Renee is so nice, welcoming, and helpful!
I can't recommend this gym enough. My boys and I have been going to CMJJ Denton for over a year and it has been nothing but fantastic. They have great class options for kids of all ages and great options for adults.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Denton
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Denton 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 Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Denton
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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