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Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 346 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cedar Hill, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule magnessbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-740-4412
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9–10:30 am |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Misc: Ok, I've only been to the kids class once so I can't really comment on it, but from what I've seen, they seem to enjoy the class a great deal.”
“They have everything you want in an academy whether your child is a new beginner or a serious competitor.”
“The social interaction with coaches and fellow students is awesome with the bonus of learning self defense.”
“The culture at Magness is incredible, the elite of the elite train at Magness and yet our son felt completely comfortable and welcomed as a beginner.”
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What members say
“The extensive class schedule and affordable pricing make it accessible to everyone, and the dedicated, knowledgeable coaches ensure that you constantly improve on your BJJ journey.”
“The culture at Magness is incredible, the elite of the elite train at Magness and yet our son felt completely comfortable and welcomed as a beginner.”
“I’ve been thoroughly impressed with how they have created at environment that is extremely disciplined, challenging and tough while also being fun and welcoming.”
“After seeing how detailed the children’s classes were, I tried a class for myself and got more than I bargained for.”
“It has given all three of my children confidence and that is because of the great training they have.”
“They have everything you want in an academy whether your child is a new beginner or a serious competitor.”
From the reviews
We have had all three of our children attend Magness and they are absolutely loving it. The training is so professional and they make sure each and every kid is always learning and enjoying it at the same time. It has given all three of my children confidence and that is because of the great training they have.
The coaches here are fantastic instructors, patient and thorough in explanation. As I've heard them say many times, "We focus on good jiu jitsu" - and that is very true Their children's classes are just the best, teaching the kids wrestling and grappling, adding humor and fun into their lessons.
Great atmosphere and skill building for your kids. My daughter has learned so much and loves it. Cant wait for my son to be old enough to start training. Best of all you feel like your part of a big family. I recommend Magness jiu-jitsu for anyone who wants to learn jiu-jitsu from a great school.
I'm not going to wax superlatives on Magness BJJ, as with all my reviews I am just going to tell my experience with the place by the numbers and have you decide.
New to BJJ? Start at Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy 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 Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
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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