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City Wolves Jiujitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Paso, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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 ·
  • Phone +1 915-920-1395

Hours

Monday 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Friday 9 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Saturday 10:30–11:30 am
Sunday 11 am–12 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at City Wolves Jiujitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“Bjj level is top also striking boxing muay thai and mma they have different levels for kids and adults come to try a class”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Atop this Mike is always bringing in the best competitors to help him teach and continue his own martial arts journey.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“He welcomes people from all affiliations and provides a competitive open mat for all levels.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“Their class schedule is consistent and extensive, all of which are very welcoming to both beginners and experienced athletes.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at City Wolves Jiujitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Bjj level is top also striking boxing muay thai and mma they have different levels for kids and adults come to try a class”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Bjj level is top also striking boxing muay thai and mma they have different levels for kids and adults come to try a class”

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🥊 Boxing

“Bjj level is top also striking boxing muay thai and mma they have different levels for kids and adults come to try a class”

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🤸 Wrestling

“MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling all offered!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 73 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Coach Mike Diaz has done a great job building this place from the ground up and making it an environment welcoming all athletes, regardless of their experience in martial arts.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Coach Mike Diaz has done a great job building this place from the ground up and making it an environment welcoming all athletes, regardless of their experience in martial arts.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“Coach Mike Diaz has done a great job building this place from the ground up and making it an environment welcoming all athletes, regardless of their experience in martial arts.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I have had questions regarding different techniques and form, and overall well-being, all of which have been answered thoroughly in a way that I could apply it.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“If you’re looking for a great, clean environment to give yourself an opportunity to get in shape, maintain, or growth, I highly recommend coming in to City Wolves.”

From the reviews

I've been doing Jiu-Jitsu here for about 5 months now. Mike, the head coach, is amazing. Very attentive and takes a personal approach to every student. I started bringing my 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter as well to the kids classes. They absolutely love it and have a blast.

★★★★★ — Justin, Apr 2022

I love and appreciate this gym so much! It's a great family atmosphere. From the students to the trainers, everyone has been very welcoming and professional. The training staff is friendly and informative with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

★★★★★ — Stephany, May 2020

One of my best experiences I've had is becoming part of the CW family. Coach Diaz works hard to create a positive environment for learning and pushing his students to improve. The staff is very friendly and the gym is very modern and clean.

★★★★★ — Ray, May 2020

City wolves is one of the best gyms to train at in the city. Mike is a great instructor And a humble individual who is dedicated to passing down his knowledge to his students! Great atmosphere

★★★★★ — Sammy, May 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at City Wolves Jiujitsu

City Wolves Jiujitsu 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 915-920-1395

Your first BJJ class at City Wolves Jiujitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find City Wolves Jiujitsu

9508 Carnegie Ave, El Paso, TX79925

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