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Dalua Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Braunfels, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule daluabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 787-501-9211
The classes they run
“The gym is an assortment of locals, Military people (retired and active), kids, and all around amazing people getting out of their "comfort zone" and being healthy.”
“Legit instructor with pristine lineage and a world class competitor.”
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, advanced or a drop in from another school every one is treated with the same respect all around.”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing place to train Jiujitsu, MMA, kick boxing and much more.”
“Amazing place to train Jiujitsu, MMA, kick boxing and much more.”
“Amazing place to train Jiujitsu, MMA, kick boxing and much more.”
What members say
“Professor Dalua and his team are amazing people that are welcoming as soon as you reach the door.”
“It’s a really good environment for beginners and really tough training partners for people who like to train hard.”
“We have found our jiu jitsu family and tribe and that means so much more to us then just finding a place to practice a sport.”
“Professor Dalua has been training and competing for 20 years, and he embraces both old school and new school techniques.”
“My daughter loves training here the days I train”
“It is the most competition-focused gym in New Braunfels, but you won't feel out of place if you just want to come have fun either.”
From the reviews
When we moved from San Antonio, we had a difficult time finding a place for my husband and our daughter to continue their jiu jitsu journey. We honestly found Dalua Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by chance and we are so happy we did.
We had visited other jujitsu schools but none like Dalua Brazilian jiu-jitsu The classes are super professional and fun. What we most admire about Mr. Dalua is that he is the one who teaches the class.
My first time training Brazilian Jujitsu- and I couldn't have felt more welcome. The Professor is a Gem of a human, who makes EVERYONE feel comfortable (even my shy 4 year old).
I have 3 kids (ages 3, 5 and 9) attending the gym and I’m constantly impressed by Coach Dalua and his staff- their patience, encouragement and genuine love for the sport and the kids. My kids look forward to each class and have already learned so much in their short 2 months of attending.
New to BJJ? Start at Dalua Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dalua 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.
Your first BJJ class at Dalua 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.
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