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Freedom Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kemp, Texas

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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 freedomjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (469) 966-4900

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 6–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Freedom Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Coach Jessie is a great instructor for kids and adults alike.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Coach Jesse is an excellent teacher/coach and is accommodating to all practitioners whether you're new to the sport, a hobbyist, competitor, or youngster.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I usually train at another academy on the other side of DFW, but happened to be in the area for the day and so I stopped in for open mat on Saturday.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I would encourage anyone who has considered learning Jujitsu so self defense to go see Jesse at Freedom Jujitsu.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“This is my first time taking any martial arts and Jesse is very thorough and patient.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Jesse is a great coach and very experienced in grappling and competing!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“This is my first time taking any martial arts and Jesse is very thorough and patient.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“A great academy to train at with passionate coaches and family atmosphere”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“It's also great for my cardio and I've lost 12pounds since I started with Freedom Jujitsu.”

From the reviews

Coach Jesse is so patient and helpful. I travel alot so I am very inconsistent showing up but every single time I walk in Jesse greats me like I'm at home. He always slows everything down so that I can learn the moves properly and catch up with the rest of the students.

★★★★★ — Casey, Jun 2022

Coach Jessie is a great instructor for kids and adults alike. Very professional and welcoming to newcomers. Other students are very friendly and laid back. Great place to train.

★★★★★ — Phill, Jan 2022

I usually train at another academy on the other side of DFW, but happened to be in the area for the day and so I stopped in for open mat on Saturday. Coach Jesse was very welcoming, supportive, and encouraging. Awesome vibe all around and a had a great time rolling with a good group of guys.

★★★★★ — Justin, Apr 2025

Fantastic gym to train at. Coach Jesse is an excellent teacher/coach and is accommodating to all practitioners whether you're new to the sport, a hobbyist, competitor, or youngster. Great training partners with the best spring board mats in the area.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jul 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Freedom Jiu Jitsu

Freedom 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Freedom 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 Freedom Jiu Jitsu

7000 Deer Run unit C, Kemp, TX75143

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