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Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stephenville, Texas
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
- 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 makhuwabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 254-964-5072
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–6:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Excellent school with a keen understanding of teaching children AND adults in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing.”
“Also does self defense classes as well.”
Other martial arts here
“Excellent school with a keen understanding of teaching children AND adults in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing.”
What members say
“I've been coming here for roughly 2 months and am super impressed with the high level training sessions and world class instruction!”
“Everyone is welcoming & the vibes are so positive within the whole business, you won’t regret it.”
“Our entire family trains with Makhuwa BJJ and it has been such a blessing to find a gym home like this.”
“My daughter also trains here she is 5 and she loves it the coaches are amazing with her it's great for her to learn leadership and respect and hard work!”
“My son joined Makhuwa 9 months ago due to bullying & no self confidence.”
From the reviews
My family LOVES Makhuwa! The instructors, and other members welcome you exactly where you are, as you are. The mats are truly a place for everyone. So grateful that we decided to try it, and join the tribe!
My son joined Makhuwa 9 months ago due to bullying & no self confidence. I can honestly say his whole demeanor has changed & he is more confident than he has ever been before. The work & dedication of Professor Blessed & all the wonderful coaches is what paved my son into the person he is today.
My whole family trains here under Professor Blessed Matai. My youngest is in the little ninjas classes (ages 4-6), my other child is in the kids classes (ages 7-14), and myself and my husband take kickboxing and Brazilian JiuJitsu, gi and nogi classes here.
Amazing coaches, safe environment and excellent training!! BJJ for kids, youth and adult. Holds regular BJJ, Kickboxing and Yoga classes. Also does self defense classes as well. You want a fun and healthy environment to learn and grow? This is where it's at! Questions?
New to BJJ? Start at Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu
Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu 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 Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu
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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