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JJ Machado DFW - Colleyville
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Colleyville, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jjmachadodfw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 866-8556
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Eric is amazing with kids (he has four of his own), and adult students (including black belts) volunteer to help train the kids from time to time.”
“As an active BJJ competitor, I’ve found a home at this gym alongside great training partners and professionals who love doing Jiu Jitsu!”
“We needed our oldest to gain some self confidence after several bullying incidents, our daughter to learn some self defense, and our youngest to learn to control his body.”
“Stepping onto the mat for the first time is intimidating, but Prof Eric made me feel at ease and welcomed.”
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What members say
“Coach Eric is a great instructor - both my husband and 5 year old goes here and I'm amazed at the level of detail and explanation he provides when teaching the young ones.”
“Stepping onto the mat for the first time is intimidating, but Prof Eric made me feel at ease and welcomed.”
“JJ DFW is by far, one of the most family friendly, drama-free, encouraging and edifying jiu jitsu gyms I have been to.”
“Coach Eric is a great instructor - both my husband and 5 year old goes here and I'm amazed at the level of detail and explanation he provides when teaching the young ones.”
“We have been going consistently now for ~7 months and it is so fun to watch my son develop in his skills and confidence.”
“As an active BJJ competitor, I’ve found a home at this gym alongside great training partners and professionals who love doing Jiu Jitsu!”
From the reviews
JJMachado in Colleyville is the real deal! My wife and I were searching for another place to train BJJ when we found professor Eric’s gym. We can’t say enough great things about it! Highly recommend for children and adults!
If you’re considering martial arts for your children or yourself, look no further than JJ Machado DFW. Professor Eric provides exceptional training for kids where they can train, feel safe and make new friends.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t say enough good things about this Jiu Jitsu gym! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and well-maintained the facility is. The friendly staff greeted me with warmth and made me feel right at home.
My son had tried a few different activities and sports however nothing seemed to get him motivated/excited. I reached out to JJ Machado DFW to inquire about a trial and try something new for him. From the first class he was hooked!
New to BJJ? Start at JJ Machado DFW - Colleyville
JJ Machado DFW - Colleyville 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 - Colleyville
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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