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High Ground Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Murphy, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule highgroundjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-265-9332
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 am |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Best of all the environment is firmly seated on a foundation of Christ Centered principles.”
“All my kids have trained under these coaches/professors for over 4 years and grown tremendously both in skill and character under the incredible staff here.”
“After just 1 session, I feel more empowered as a woman.”
“The open mat sessions on weekends draw a highly respectful group of practitioners.”
“The self defense classes are very hands on, Chad & John are excellent instructors!”
“The adult classes are welcoming with a really nice mix of upper belts to usher beginners into Jiu-Jitsu”
What members say
“The self defense classes are very hands on, Chad & John are excellent instructors!”
“The adult classes are welcoming with a really nice mix of upper belts to usher beginners into Jiu-Jitsu”
“In this family-friendly environment, these leaders raise the bar of expectations for our kids that are both counter-cultural and leadership development.”
“They care just as much about their character development as they do their Jiu-Jitsu technique.”
“My son loves it and my daughter did the free trial but wanted to stay in another sport.”
From the reviews
High Ground is definitely a place that I would HIGHLY recommend to EVERYONE interested in learning the art of Jiu-Jitsu. All my kids have trained under these coaches/professors for over 4 years and grown tremendously both in skill and character under the incredible staff here.
High Ground Jiu Jitsu in Murphy, TX delivers top-tier coaching in a warm, family-friendly environment. As a parent new to BJJ, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start with my child. Since joining, my son and I have seen a huge leap in our confidence and overall skill.
This is a phenomenal place to learn jujitsu, for one person or the entire family. Our son has been under the coaches here for several years, the coaches have high standards and lead with the same expectations. They are also the most kind and genuine people, easily making this place feel like a second home.
Clean, family friendly facility. Awesome kids program with championship level athletes and coaching. The adult classes are welcoming with a really nice mix of upper belts to usher beginners into Jiu-Jitsu
New to BJJ? Start at High Ground Jiu Jitsu
High Ground Jiu Jitsu 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 High Ground 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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