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JJ Machado DFW - Bedford
4.5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bedford, 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 (ages 8–12) — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jjmachadodfw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 866-8556
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 1–3 PM |
The classes they run
“They take the time to teach proper technique while also building confidence, discipline, and respect both on and off the mat.”
“My son and husband have been training here for almost two years now, and the growth, confidence, and joy they’ve found on these mats has been incredible to watch.”
“As a woman, I especially appreciate having great female training partners and feeling supported on the mats.”
“Whether you or your child is looking to build strength, learn self-defense, challenge yourself mentally, or find a strong community, this academy delivers on ALL of it.”
“Every class is structured, technical, and challenging, whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or you’ve been training for years.”
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What members say
“Amazing instructors and the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet!”
“Every class is structured, technical, and challenging, whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or you’ve been training for years.”
“Our 6yr old just started there 2 months ago and from day one, the coaches have been incredibly patient, supportive, and so welcoming.”
“They take the time to teach proper technique while also building confidence, discipline, and respect both on and off the mat.”
“The kids program is especially incredible—structured, positive, and great for building confidence and discipline.”
“As a woman, I especially appreciate having great female training partners and feeling supported on the mats.”
From the reviews
Highly recommended for all ages! This is the newest of three locations that all provide the highest quality of BJJ instruction via Professor Eric, a Jean Jacques Machado black belt. The schools create a fun, challenging environment that will bring out the very best in you and your family members too!
One of the very best Jiu Jitsu academies in the United States! Very family oriented. Amazing instructors and the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet!
Amazing gym with an even better culture. Professor Eric is incredibly genuine and truly cares about his students, both on and off the mats. The atmosphere is welcoming and has a real family feel. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality Jiu Jitsu and a great community.
This jiu jitsu academy is truly something special. Our 6yr old just started there 2 months ago and from day one, the coaches have been incredibly patient, supportive, and so welcoming. They take the time to teach proper technique while also building confidence, discipline, and respect both on and off the mat.
New to BJJ? Start at JJ Machado DFW - Bedford
JJ Machado DFW - Bedford 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 JJ Machado DFW - Bedford
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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