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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Weatherford
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Weatherford, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieweatherford.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 776-0456
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have all been great at working with the kids so that they feel confident and excited about learning and getting better.”
“They have womens only classes, co-ed training, and kids classes.”
“Sometimes I panic at the amount of children per class, but once they get going it works and everyone (we are beginners) has help and guidance.”
What members say
“Coach Tony is his family doing an amazing job make everyone feel very welcome and teach jiu-jitsu professionally and safely.”
“Sometimes I panic at the amount of children per class, but once they get going it works and everyone (we are beginners) has help and guidance.”
“Coach Tony is his family doing an amazing job make everyone feel very welcome and teach jiu-jitsu professionally and safely.”
“My son has had 4 classes and you can see his confidence growing.”
“Thank you Gracies for teaching them to feel confident and showing them how to defend themselves.”
“This place has built my confidence through women empowered and now I’ve enrolled my 3 year old daughter in their mat munchkins program.”
From the reviews
Coach Tony is a phenomenal instructor for both kids and adults. I can't emphasize enough--he is SO PATIENT and SO FUNNY!!! 20 stars! This is THE place to learn Gracie jiu-jitsu techniques. We are so glad we found this place!!!!! ❤️
If you are looking to join a BJJ gym in the Weatherford area this is the gym to join as it offers an environment and culture you don't find at other gyms in the area. Here is what distinguishes the gym: 1.
This place is great. They make it fun and informative for the kids! There is always enough instructors to help the growing classes. Sometimes I panic at the amount of children per class, but once they get going it works and everyone (we are beginners) has help and guidance.
My girls love Gracie Jujitsu in Weatherford, Texas!!!! All of the instructors are kind and helpful! The 13 years old was very hesitant and not really wanting to try something new. They welcomed her warmly and helped her with her moves! After 3 visits She loves it now!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Weatherford
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Weatherford 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 Weatherford
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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