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(CJJF) Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy - McKinney

4.9 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McKinney, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cjjftx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (469) 238-2871

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 3:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5:45 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–9:30 PM
Friday 5:45 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9:45 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 (CJJF) Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy - McKinney, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“He genuinely just enjoys BJJ and wants to bring that to other people, kids or adults, everyone he teaches gets the “have fun but work hard” attitude from him.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Professor Jon and every single Coach truly care about teaching my son great ethic, discipline and motivation to learn self defense.”

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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 (CJJF) Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy - McKinney — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Coach Carlos and Raymond are both Amazing Muay Thai instructors who understand you and push you to the best version of you!”

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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 139 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Yasmin and Coach Heloisa are amazing with the little ones—they have a special way of making the drills feel like games, keeping the class so enjoyable and fun.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“The coach's are always so supportive of the students and the family's, just cant say enough good thing about this place.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“We started when the McKinney location opened and the attention to detail with not only the studio, but also each technique the students do is meticulous.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Professor Jon and every single Coach truly care about teaching my son great ethic, discipline and motivation to learn self defense.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“Professor Jon and every single Coach truly care about teaching my son great ethic, discipline and motivation to learn self defense.”

From the reviews

I have been attending CJJF McKinney for sometime now and I have to say it’s been an absolute pleasure. I was introduced to the Gym Coaches and members via a friend Chris, who also has attended for over a year. Since the beginning when I first started here it’s been a very open and welcoming community.

★★★★★ — Jeremiah, Jan 2026

Just joined this November 2026, started in Propser and I attend the session here In McKinney, V is a phenomenal attendant and makes you feel very welcomed when joining. Every time I show up there is a great group and it makes me more eager to train and get better each time I show up on Tuesdays.

★★★★★ — Capri, Dec 2025

I’ve been training here for about two months now, and it’s been an amazing experience! The coach (Fretas) is truly outstanding — patient, knowledgeable, and motivating. The students are also incredibly friendly and supportive, making it such a great environment to learn and grow.

★★★★★ — Dhruv, Oct 2025

I can’t say enough good things about CJJF McKinney. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were met with kindness, patience, and a genuine love for teaching and supporting kids. My daughter Delilah was overwhelmed during her trial class — she was crying and asking to go home at the start.

★★★★★ — Alicia, Jul 2025

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Your first BJJ class at (CJJF) Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy - McKinney

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 (CJJF) Caveirinha Jiu-Jitsu Family Academy - McKinney

3801 Virginia Pkwy Ste 700, McKinney, TX75071

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