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Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Sports Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harlingen, Texas
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 4–12) — 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 gwjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (956) 230-3360
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 3–5 PM |
The classes they run
“They are so great with the kids and are wonderful coaches on and off the mats!”
“Love the fact that they have a women's class and have a lot of female members.”
“Had my first time on the mat in over a decade at this wonderful institute and funny thing is this the first time I actually felt like, lol.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend you try it, they offer a free 7 day trial and have adult, women's, teenagers and youngsters classes as well as mma classes.”
What members say
“They have amazing and knowledgeable instructors that know how to break down complex techniques to its simplest form, traits of true technicians of the art.”
“Had my first time on the mat in over a decade at this wonderful institute and funny thing is this the first time I actually felt like, lol.”
“Highly recommend this class if you are looking for a supportive environment for women.”
“They have amazing and knowledgeable instructors that know how to break down complex techniques to its simplest form, traits of true technicians of the art.”
“Great place to bring your kids. Discipline, Focus and self protection in an enjoyable way.”
“I highly recommend you try it, they offer a free 7 day trial and have adult, women's, teenagers and youngsters classes as well as mma classes.”
From the reviews
Best Gym in the rgv hands down. Brought my daughter here a year ago Best decision ever. Awesome instructors highly recommend Garden warriors 💯
Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu&Combat Sports. Is the best gym.Mr Bradley and Michelle Reid Sjule are the owners. This gym is family. We celebrate birthdays and holidays.My son Fidel Ovalle has been there 2 years.He has learned so much.I thank God for letting us find this gym.
I can’t say enough about GWJJ!!!! They are so great with the kids and are wonderful coaches on and off the mats!! BJJ is truly the best holistic sport!!! We have been going for about a year now and there are no regrets!!!
I am so grateful we found this gym! The coaches are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always consider the safety of the students. Highly recommend checking this place out, experienced or not!! You'll enjoy this BJJ family 💙
New to BJJ? Start at Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Sports Academy
Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Sports 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 Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Sports 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.
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