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Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony
5 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in The Colony, 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
- 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 rcjmjjthecolony.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 214-494-6111
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Academy recognizes children's individuality, so while both our kids have attended the same program, we've seen them grow in their own ways.”
“Our son has done a tournament and absolutely is hooked.”
“The first day I stepped in the gym it was open mat, Evan introduced me to a few of the regulars and made me feel right at home.”
“The program helps her by instilling confidence and of course self-defense.”
“The environment is well suited for beginner or advanced… Really great group of people!”
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What members say
“The environment is well suited for beginner or advanced… Really great group of people!”
“In addition, my husband and I have enjoyed becoming a part of the family here.”
“The adult program and classes are also excellent Mike does and superb job at walking through the techniques step by step.”
“The instructors are extremely experienced and great with kids and adults.”
“He has started competing and placed in multiple competitions.”
“This is a great way for structure, discipline, for kids to be interactive, staying motivated and determined.”
From the reviews
My boys have been attending this academy for almost 2 years and the experience has been phenomenal. They started as shy kids afraid of even the most minimal interaction with other kids, and I have seen them grow not only in their jiujitsu skills but also in their overall confidence outside the mat.
I just happened to be in the area and asked if I could train with them. They welcomed me. The staff and students I met are a rare breed. They are down to earth and don’t try to go all out trying prove something. The knowledge that they have between the coaches is very plentiful.
Seth has been here for 4 years. We love how this sport helps not only with his physical fitness but his emotional control. The coaches are loving but have a level of expectation from each kid that every parent can appreciate.
The kid’s program is excellent! Mr. Evan and Mr. Vincent have a tremendous gift at connecting with the children! My daughter tends to be shy and the classes are helping her break out a little more and as you can tell from the picture she absolutely loves it.
New to BJJ? Start at Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony
Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony 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: The Colony
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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