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Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton
5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Carrollton, 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 3–16) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule machadomethodcarrollton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 465-9426
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my daughter and husband do jiu jitsu classes and they both love it.”
“I was able to attend an open mat on New Year’s Eve.”
“Words cannot describe how much confidence and self defense this program can do to an individual.”
“I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt.”
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What members say
“I was in the area for work and I went to a few drop in classes and everyone was very friendly, Coach Cory is a great instructor.”
“I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt.”
“I was in the area for work and I went to a few drop in classes and everyone was very friendly, Coach Cory is a great instructor.”
“My son loves it, he found back the passion by the sport !”
“Couple that with the positive and respectful culture, clean environment, and innovative highly technical instruction and you've got CMJJ.”
“The environment is humble, friendly, and focused on helping everyone grow — not just as martial artists, but as people.”
From the reviews
Carlos Machado is known for his excellent jiu-jitsu. The coaches are very knowledgeable and keep the classes interesting. Professor Brad Scott is one of the best coaches in the business. He genuinely cares that you get better. If you want great Jiu-Jitsu and to really be challenged this is the place you want to go.
I was able to attend an open mat on New Year’s Eve. I saw a post on instagram and reached out via text. I heard back quickly and was able to attend. It was a great open mat, I wish I was able to stay longer. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the level of Jiu jitsu is very high at this academy.
I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt. But I can say this: every single person I’ve met at Machado Jiu-Jitsu has been genuinely good, respectful, and encouraging. This gym is extremely accepting.
We have done summer camp and now doing JiuJitsu here. It’s been an amazing experience all around. When you start they don’t treat you like just another random person starting they instantly treat you like family. They do a ton for all the families.
New to BJJ? Start at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton
Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton 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 Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton
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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