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Gadugi BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kingsville, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gadugibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (361) 960-0534
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 5–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids 10 and 7 have been going there for roughly 6 months now and they have not only become better practitioners of BJJ but also better people overall.”
“Incredibly family focused, wonderful place for EVERYONE to learn self discipline, self defense and find a truly supportive community.”
“Whether you're a beginner, experienced or just enrolling your kids, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to succeed.”
What members say
“Whether you're a beginner, experienced or just enrolling your kids, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to succeed.”
“Incredibly family focused, wonderful place for EVERYONE to learn self discipline, self defense and find a truly supportive community.”
“The tuition is the most affordable you could ask for and the fact that they have homeschool classes as well as mommy and me work out classes there is a place for the whole family.”
“Incredibly family focused, wonderful place for EVERYONE to learn self discipline, self defense and find a truly supportive community.”
From the reviews
Honestly best martial arts/community my family has had the privilege of being a part of. My kids 10 and 7 have been going there for roughly 6 months now and they have not only become better practitioners of BJJ but also better people overall.
What really sets this gym apart is the family-oriented atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner, experienced or just enrolling your kids, everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to succeed. The culture is positive, supportive, and built around helping each other improve.
They are a big support in the community. Offering homeschool classes in the morning. Also they offer classes to first responder. They are trying to build up Kingsville!! Great place with great people!
Incredibly family focused, wonderful place for EVERYONE to learn self discipline, self defense and find a truly supportive community. It’s also a great price for what all you get .
New to BJJ? Start at Gadugi BJJ
Gadugi BJJ 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 Gadugi BJJ
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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