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Fortaleza Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Eagle Pass, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 956-821-6618
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–9:30 am, 5–9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10:30 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–9:30 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–10:30 am, 5–9:15 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Here your kids will learn Respect, teamwork, self discipline and to overcome challenges.”
“Their teaching philosophy has them fielding an impressive group of kid competitors.”
“This gym is for beginners to black belts, and everyone in between.”
What members say
“Place is amazing, great instructors, clean facility, and supportive community.”
“Welcoming environment where students help each other regardless of their experience.”
“This gym has created such a positive, supportive environment—highly recommend to anyone looking for a place where your kids (or you!”
“Here your kids will learn Respect, teamwork, self discipline and to overcome challenges.”
“They’re developing discipline, confidence, and a strong sense of camaraderie with their teammates.”
From the reviews
Amazing jiu jitsu academy for children and adults. Coaches are the absolute best! Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn jiu jitsu or for advanced grapplers that want to roll.
Fantastic jiujitsu academy!! The coaches are great and very knowledgeable! I highly recommend this facility for anyone interested in jiujitsu!
Place is amazing, great instructors, clean facility, and supportive community. Perfect for all levels. Highly recommended!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Fortaleza Jiu-Jitsu. The coaches are incredibly dedicated—not only are they skilled and knowledgeable, but they truly care about the growth of every student. Our kids have learned so much more than just Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Fortaleza Jiu-jitsu
Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza 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.