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Lotus Club BJJ and Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Abilene, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lotusclubabilene.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 325-437-1220
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Plenty of one on one attention if you want it.”
“There is also a children's class taught by Master Cunha with the help of his daughter.”
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What members say
“Tim and Tanner are amazing coaches and the owners are awesome folks!”
“Super family friendly gym, my husband trains here and has enjoyed it since day one!”
From the reviews
I currently train at Lotus Club BJJ in Abilene Tx. Master Cunha is a 6th degree black belt from Brazil. The environment is very inviting and will give as much as you want to put into it. There is also a children's class taught by Master Cunha with the help of his daughter. No Bullies In Here!!
Great gym, great coaches, and great environment! Plenty of one on one attention if you want it.
I've been going for over a month and love every second of it! Tim and Tanner are amazing coaches and the owners are awesome folks! Come roll/spar with us; first week is free! (as of July 2025)
Amazing people, great level of instruction. If you're in Abilene, TX this is the place to train.
New to BJJ? Start at Lotus Club BJJ and Muay Thai
Lotus Club BJJ and Muay Thai 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 Lotus Club BJJ and Muay Thai
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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