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Greenwood BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Midland, Texas

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi 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 (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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule greenwoodbjj.my.canva.site — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (432) 770-8750

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Greenwood BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 7 mentions

“The instructor and his wife are good people they let my kids try a week out before we made a final decision and i can tell you we’re definitely signing up!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The discipline, situational awareness, and fearlessness they’ve developed, along with their excitement to compete and train, are truly remarkable.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Attended the women’s self-defense class at Greenwood BJJ, and even though I’m pregnant, the instructors made sure I could safely participate and have a good time- highly recommend!”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 4 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“The instructor and his wife are good people they let my kids try a week out before we made a final decision and i can tell you we’re definitely signing up!”

From the reviews

Our twin 9-year-olds have just hit their one-year milestone, and the journey has been nothing short of amazing for our family. Coach Will has truly pushed the kids to tap into their inner “wolf,” and the results speak for themselves. We couldn’t be more thrilled with their progress.

★★★★★ — Joe, Feb 2025

The instructor and his wife are good people they let my kids try a week out before we made a final decision and i can tell you we’re definitely signing up! My boys love it! Its the one thing they look forward to all day.

★★★★★ — Sappykromwife, Jan 2025

Attended the women’s self-defense class at Greenwood BJJ, and even though I’m pregnant, the instructors made sure I could safely participate and have a good time- highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Messiah, Oct 2024

Great gym! My kids love going- really fun environment & always welcoming for the kids.

★★★★★ — Brenda, Aug 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Greenwood BJJ

Greenwood BJJ 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Greenwood 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.

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 Greenwood BJJ

1805 S Co Rd 1105, Midland, TX79706

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