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Águila JiuJitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Midland, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule aguilajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 PM
Tuesday 5–6 AM, 4–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4–7:30 PM
Thursday 5–6 AM, 5–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday 4:30–6:15 PM

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 Águila JiuJitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“What an amazing place to train, from my own personal experience to watching my son and wife develop a skill that we never thought would be in our journey.”

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🥋 Gi

“My daughter wanted to get into Jiu Jitsu but our gym in NM wouldn’t let my fiance start a kids gi program.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in better shape or just learn the martial art, this school will help you achieve your goals.”

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🌱 Beginners

“The atmosphere at Aguila Jiu Jitsu is welcoming and family oriented, where students of all levels can train and grow together.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Águila JiuJitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling

“Professor CJ’s emphasis on good wrestling, a positive attitude, self-confidence, and hard work have been a great combination for my son.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Cj is incredibly knowledgeable and detail oriented, always providing thorough instruction and individualized feedback to help students improve their technique.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The atmosphere at Aguila Jiu Jitsu is welcoming and family oriented, where students of all levels can train and grow together.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“They not only changed my daughter’s life but mine as well & I still consider Aguila my family even though we don’t get to go back to midland as often now.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Professor Cj is incredibly knowledgeable and detail oriented, always providing thorough instruction and individualized feedback to help students improve their technique.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“All the coaches have a ton of competition of experience and have forged their own path to create a community that speaks to their vibe.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“• A family-friendly gym that encourages discipline, fun, and self-confidence.”

From the reviews

My daughter wanted to get into Jiu Jitsu but our gym in NM wouldn’t let my fiance start a kids gi program. I gave Aguila a shot since it was just down the street from our midland home & an old friend I used to roll with (Leah) was helping coach there. Aguila immediately felt like home.

★★★★★ — Nicolette, Nov 2024

What a top knotch training facility! I can't say enough about CJ and the coaching staff here at Àguila Jiu-Jitsu, very welcoming since day 1. It's easy to see the passion and dedication the coaching staff has and makes it a fantastic atmosphere which creates great vibe!!

★★★★★ — Chris, Jun 2023

I have been a student and a parent of a student in this gym since they opened two years ago. Since that time, we have experienced the following: • Coaches who truly care about their students’ development — on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Aug 2025

We had searched for the right place for my son to begin learning jiu jitsu. We tried other schools that just didn’t fit with the leadership that he needed. Professor C.J. leads his school with heart and dedication. He shows compassion for everyone on, and off, the mats.

★★★★★ — Jason, Nov 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Águila JiuJitsu

Águila JiuJitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Águila JiuJitsu

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. 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 Águila JiuJitsu

1121 Andrews Hwy, Midland, TX79701

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