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JJ Machado DFW
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hurst, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jjmachadodfw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 866-8556
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Amazing mat space, excellent instructors in both gi and no-gi for adults and kids alike.”
“It’s an inclusive environment for all belt levels and as a woman I feel extremely safe and welcomed.”
“The Hurst location is my primary school but, all three schools offer a great variety of GI and No-GI classes.”
“The Hurst location is my primary school but, all three schools offer a great variety of GI and No-GI classes.”
“They break down techniques clearly, push you to grow, and create an environment where everyone from beginners to advanced students feels supported and challenged.”
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What members say
“Professor Eric learned under the great Jean Jacques Machado and passes these teachings down to his students.”
“They break down techniques clearly, push you to grow, and create an environment where everyone from beginners to advanced students feels supported and challenged.”
“If you’re looking for a welcoming, family-oriented academy with outstanding instruction, I highly recommend JJ Machado DFW.”
“They break down techniques clearly, push you to grow, and create an environment where everyone from beginners to advanced students feels supported and challenged.”
“The kids program is vibrant and the instructor teach with excellence.”
“The coaches do an incredible job of creating a positive, structured environment where kids can build confidence, discipline, and respect while having a great time.”
From the reviews
JJ Machado DFW in Hurst is truly exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy, the respect, and the passion for jiu‑jitsu. The coaches are world‑class — not just in skill, but in how they teach.
This is the second of the DFW schools and just like first, there is no better place to learn jiujitsu then at this school and under this professor, Eric Acha. The environment will challenge, encourage and push you to be the very best you can be, all while providing a safe and fun place to train and develop your…
We couldn’t be happier with the kids program at JJ Machado DFW! The coaches do an incredible job of creating a positive, structured environment where kids can build confidence, discipline, and respect while having a great time.
Incredibly welcoming environment. Professor Eric learned under the great Jean Jacques Machado and passes these teachings down to his students. I’m two classes in and cannot wait for the next one. Thanks, Professor Eric and team!!
New to BJJ? Start at JJ Machado DFW
JJ Machado DFW 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
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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