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Magness Jiu Jitsu South
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waxahachie, 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
- 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 magnessbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 839-3125
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids attend the Cedar Hill location and we’ve had such a great experience with Magness BJJ.”
“The new location is great and provides an intimate setting perfect for beginners or competitors looking to get an edge.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping every student improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
What members say
“With Magness and Sheliah coaching there you are going to great instruction and insight into grappling.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping every student improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
“We’re excited to see them expand to Waxahachie and know the new location will have the same welcoming environment and high-quality coaching!”
“Clean mats, well structured classes and a great mix of techniques and live rolling.”
“The kids program is amazing and the adult classes are next level.”
“The new location is great and provides an intimate setting perfect for beginners or competitors looking to get an edge.”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Magness bjj! The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping every student improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place to train for all skill levels.
Great gym for people of all ages and skill levels. There is always a wide variety of experience on the mat, usually including multiple black belts. The coaches are great with the kids and always produce highly competitive athletes. Best of all the culture is very welcoming
Fantastic gym to be a part of. Great jiu jitsu instruction by coaches that want you to succeed in your personal goals. Highly recommend
I recently had the pleasure of training at Magness Jiu Jitsu, and I can't recommend it enough! The atmosphere is welcoming, and the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts.
New to BJJ? Start at Magness Jiu Jitsu South
Magness Jiu Jitsu South 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 Jiu Jitsu South
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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