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Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plano, Texas

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

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
  • 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
  • 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 cobrabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 972-863-1555

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 11 am–7:47 pm
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 Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“My daughter (9) and I (40) have trained here for almost 2 years and have nothing but good things to say.”

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🔓 Open Mat 2 mentions

“I was allowed to drop in and had some great rolls during an open mat.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The instructors at this gym are so much better at teaching fundamentals of technique for both self defense and competition than I experienced in my last BJJ gym.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“The coaching is top-notch, with attention to detail for all skill levels — whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”

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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 Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I discovered Cobra BJJ about two years ago, initially enrolling in their Muay Thai program rather than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).”

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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 79 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Eddie's jiu-jitsu is truly world-class, but what sets him apart even more is the kind of person he is.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I can’t recommend Cobra BJJ highly enough, whether you’re a beginner like I was or an experienced practitioner looking for a new home.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 25 mentions

“The coaches are extremely knowledgeable probably the best out there and the people that come to the gym become like family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The instructors do a great job balancing encouragement with structure, and it’s clear they truly care that each student learns the techniques—not just goes through the motions.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“The instructors at this gym are so much better at teaching fundamentals of technique for both self defense and competition than I experienced in my last BJJ gym.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“This gym is great to come in and learn the art of jujitsu, the discipline you learn, the experience of others and a great way to keep your health in track.”

From the reviews

I've been training here for 4 years, since I've started BJJ. The leadership is top notch, Eddie, Eder, Monique, Sebastian have cultivated a great environment. Its a real family atmosphere, everyone looks out for each other. I can't imagine training anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Stewart, Jul 2019

Cobra BJJ is a family run business that will immediately make you feel part of the team. Professor Eddie Ricardo has years of experience and knowledge that’s hard to duplicate. The gym is full of humble upper belts, who are willing to roll with anyone and share their knowledge.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Sep 2023

I've been training here for over 7 years and started completely out of shape and with no martial arts or grappling background. This is a great place to foster anyone coming off the couch or those coming from other gyms. The coaches are all accomplished and great at teaching to whatever level you're at.

★★★★★ — Chris, Sep 2023

This gym deserves all the stars that exist. We recently moved to Plano and we found a home at Cobra BJJ. It’s a beautiful community and we are so grateful we found it. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable probably the best out there and the people that come to the gym become like family.

★★★★★ — S, Sep 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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 Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

1441 Coit Rd #G, Plano, TX75075

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