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CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Keller, Texas
Part of Checkmat
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jrootskeller.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 682-453-2823
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–12:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My children trains Jiu-Jitsu at the academy, and we are extremely happy.”
“The mats are clean, the instruction is technical, and the team is incredibly welcoming to all levels.”
What members say
“Both from Brazil Coach Lucas and Duda are some of the best to learn from!”
“They strike the perfect balance between technical precision and a welcoming, encouraging teaching style.”
“They strike the perfect balance between technical precision and a welcoming, encouraging teaching style.”
“I’ve noticed amazing improvement — not only in technique, but also in discipline, confidence, and focus.”
From the reviews
Lukas and Eduarda are phenomenal! Grateful for the way they coach my son and for my own training! It’s been a great few weeks of training and looking forward to continuous improvement both mentally and physically. 💪🏼
My children trains Jiu-Jitsu at the academy, and we are extremely happy. The environment is safe, welcoming, and very well-organized. The instructor is patient, clear in explanations, and knows how to motivate the kids.
I have looked for years to find a jiujitsu academy to train. It wasn’t until I moved from California to Texas that I found JRoots BJJ Academy in Keller, Texas. When I walked through the doors I knew I had finally found my home. The perfect coach and the perfect academy for my jiujitsu journey!!
Great instructors, welcoming atmosphere, and well-structured classes. Perfect for all levels!
New to BJJ? Start at CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER ACADEMY
CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER 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 CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER 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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