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ET Fight Academy
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lufkin, Texas
Family-friendly gym with BJJ classes also featuring MMA, yoga, cardio kickboxing and jiu-jitsu.
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule etfightacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 936-238-8059
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 am, 3:45–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 am, 3:45–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 am, 3:45–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 am, 3:45–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Anthony has really brought my daughter out of her shell.”
“The women's bjj class is amazing, great for all levels.”
“Highly recommended for someone wanting to learn to fight mma, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, learn some self defense, or just to get fit.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for a good place to train jiu jitsu, mma or are just looking to get in shape, ET Fight Academy is the place for you.”
What members say
“The Owner and Head Coach Anthony is a world class fighter and has a Plethora of knowledge for every level of the game.”
“The people that run this place are extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and cooperative in the needs of their practitioners.”
“Professor Anthony and Regina have done a fantastic job creating a fun, competitive and family oriented gym in Lufkin.”
“Coach Igor has an amazing approach to striking, conditioning, and fighting too!”
“The women's bjj class is amazing, great for all levels.”
“This is an awesome group of folks to train with…very knowledgeable in many disciplines.”
From the reviews
This gym is amazing. The staff and people are like family. It's a really down to earth good environment to learn some valuable skills. If you want the best BJJ and MMA in East Texas this is definitely the place to go.
Coach Anthony has really brought my daughter out of her shell. I've watched him work with experienced people and newbies and he is always professional and supportive. This gym goes hard so be ready.
My wife and I have trained jiu jitsu under Professor Anthony Vidal for about 2 and half years now. If you are looking for a good place to train jiu jitsu, mma or are just looking to get in shape, ET Fight Academy is the place for you.
This is an awesome group of folks to train with…very knowledgeable in many disciplines. Family oriented but they’re also competitive. Highly recommended for someone wanting to learn to fight mma, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, learn some self defense, or just to get fit. There’s something for everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at ET Fight Academy
ET Fight Academy 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 ET Fight Academy
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.
