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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arlington, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsuarlington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-584-2527
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What members say
“It has helped build my confidence and sense of security while going out alone.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love their program !! I can’t say enough about the instructors and the environment in every single class. It truly builds a community/family and we all support each other’s accomplishments. It has helped build my confidence and sense of security while going out alone.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington
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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