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Habilidoso Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Palestine, Texas

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (903) 391-4059

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday Closed
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 Habilidoso Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“He’s patient, detail-oriented, and knows how to break techniques down in a way kids can actually understand.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Is welcoming to all ages and abilities, whether looking to compete or as a hobby/self defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Ricky and the other instructors are great with the kids and make sure they explain to the kids as well as help with one on one if needed”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Is welcoming to all ages and abilities, whether looking to compete or as a hobby/self defense.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Ricky is a great coach, and has created a family friendly atmosphere for all ages while still guiding students to become the best versions of themselves.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“Ricky is a great coach, and has created a family friendly atmosphere for all ages while still guiding students to become the best versions of themselves.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“He’s patient, detail-oriented, and knows how to break techniques down in a way kids can actually understand.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“It’s more than a class, it’s an investment in your child’s confidence, safety, and future.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Is welcoming to all ages and abilities, whether looking to compete or as a hobby/self defense.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“They’ve gained confidence, discipline, and a sense of resilience that carries over into everyday life.”

From the reviews

This is a great place to learn jiu jitsu. Ricky is a great coach, and has created a family friendly atmosphere for all ages while still guiding students to become the best versions of themselves.

★★★★★ — Emily, May 2024

Great instruction, great people, and good place to begin your jiu-jitsu journey. Is welcoming to all ages and abilities, whether looking to compete or as a hobby/self defense.

★★★★★ — Zachary, May 2024

My girls started jiu-jitsu about a year ago, and the growth I’ve seen in them has been incredible. Not just physically, but mentally too. They’ve gained confidence, discipline, and a sense of resilience that carries over into everyday life. Coach Ricky is a big part of that.

★★★★★ — Anny, Apr 2026

Coaches here are detail oriented and patient with their students. They know when to make the class fun and when to get serious. My family absolutely enjoys this BJJ dojo!

★★★★★ — Anh, Aug 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Habilidoso Jiu-Jitsu

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 Habilidoso Jiu-Jitsu

105 Crockett Rd, Palestine, TX75801

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