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Dino Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Marcos, Texas
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 dinobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 270-0303
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–2 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 8:45 AM–2 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM–2 PM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 8:45 AM–2 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are exceptional with our kids- they are patient and firm in their teaching all while being safe.”
“We started coming for the free homeschool class and then I started the free women’s class.”
“Our son is transitioning into the pre-teen/adult class, which my husband and I joined!”
“Dino is our second home as our kids train in a few classes (comp class, kids class, and adult class).”
“Whole staff is friendly , the place is clean they even offer free self defense class for women 🪷.”
“Whether you're a beginner in jiu jitsu, or someone who has experience there's a sense of inclusivity that makes everyone feel supported and motivated.”
Other martial arts here
“Ive been training MMA/Kickboxing/Jiujitsu for about 5 years and when I came to San Marcos I went around looking at different gyms.”
“Ive been training MMA/Kickboxing/Jiujitsu for about 5 years and when I came to San Marcos I went around looking at different gyms.”
What members say
“We absolutely love Coach Marie, Coach Tim, Coach Sam and Professor Rafa, who are beyound AMAZING!”
“Whether you're a beginner in jiu jitsu, or someone who has experience there's a sense of inclusivity that makes everyone feel supported and motivated.”
“Dino Jujitsu honestly feels like home — such a welcoming and positive place for the whole family!”
“Whole staff is friendly , the place is clean they even offer free self defense class for women 🪷.”
“Whole staff is friendly , the place is clean they even offer free self defense class for women 🪷.”
From the reviews
Our oldest 2 girls, 8 and 6 love Dino and it's the highlight of their week! Our 2 year old can't wait to turn 3 and join :) I wasn't sure how much our girls would like Jiu-jitsu but it was worth a try. The family deal plus no cancelation fee made trying it out possible.
We went to the free homeschool class and instantly knew we needed to attend the homeschool Jijitsu class with Coach Marie. I'm an early retied teacher of 21 years here, and I choose my programs with great care. Coach Marie does an amazing job working with the kids. Her approach is, firm, fun, and forgiving.
We love Dino! Our kiddos have been training almost a year now. We absolutely love Coach Marie, Coach Tim, Coach Sam and Professor Rafa, who are beyound AMAZING! Dino is our second home as our kids train in a few classes (comp class, kids class, and adult class).
My two girls take kickboxing with Joao, and they absolutely love it! I also take both kickboxing and Jujitsu, and it’s been such a great experience. The coaches are fantastic — they really know their stuff and make every class fun and motivating.
New to BJJ? Start at Dino Jiu Jitsu
Dino Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Dino 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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