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Hensley Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ardmore, Oklahoma
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule hensleybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (580) 504-1598
The classes they run
“I brought my two boys in back in November and was so impressed that my daughter and I started training too.”
“His instructions were clear for Gi and no-gi classes, patient and always asked if we needed another demonstration.”
“His instructions were clear for Gi and no-gi classes, patient and always asked if we needed another demonstration.”
“Are you a male/female looking to learn self defense for your own benefit, looking to compete, just need some cardio in your life?”
“I popped in for an open mat while visiting from LA, and lo and behold!”
“Are you a male/female looking to learn self defense for your own benefit, looking to compete, just need some cardio in your life?”
“I am always impressed with Professor Hensley’s ability to teach all levels of jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Professor Hensley is very knowledgeable, relatable and able to teach the techniques so that you can understand it.”
“The students as well as the other coaches here are welcoming, positive, and friendly with the same goal of being the best they can be as well as helping you be the best you can be.”
“The students as well as the other coaches here are welcoming, positive, and friendly with the same goal of being the best they can be as well as helping you be the best you can be.”
“He backs every technique taught with the why and will give you every bit of information as literal or creative as possible to make sure you fully understand it.”
“Professor Hensley would also never ask you to do anything he wouldn’t do, whether it’s in training or competition he stays very active in this sport.”
“If you’re looking for a place to challenge yourself both mentally and physically while gaining confidence and discipline, stop in and watch your life improve with every class.”
From the reviews
Nick is dedicated to making you the best that you can be. You will earn everything that you receive at his gym, whether it's praise or a necessary push to work harder. I could not have found a better instructor to train under.
Love this gym! I brought my two boys in back in November and was so impressed that my daughter and I started training too. My boys are more respectful and disciplined than I’ve ever seen before and my daughter and I are more empowered than I could have expected.
Hensley BJJ has been home for over 3 years now. The gym is more than that , a very welcoming atmosphere with a family of individuals who work for the betterment of each other! Nick is the most dedicated teacher I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
One of the best decisions I have ever made was to train under the direction of Coach Hensley. The level of instruction provided by Coach Hensley is top-notch! He is helping me to get “more” out of myself. And, he understands that everyone’s jiu jitsu journey is different.
New to BJJ? Start at Hensley Jiu Jitsu
Hensley Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Hensley 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.
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