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Motus | McKinney
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McKinney, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule motusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 934-3017
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“John has been very helpful with my daughter who is new to Jiu Jitsu and was very anxious in the beginning.”
“It’s been a nice place for me to train and it’s friendly to all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“John is a really nice guy, and he is very knowledgeable in both Jiu Jitsu and Judo.”
What members say
“John is an amazing instructor!”
“I have been a student here for a year and I'm in great shape and loving every class.”
“My 6 year old is really enjoying the coaching & learning Jui Jitsu is boosting her confidence.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training in jiu jitsu for over 10 years around the DFW metroplex. I currently live in McKinney and started training at Motus with Professor John Kolinofsky last year.
John is a great coach! My 6 year old is really enjoying the coaching & learning Jui Jitsu is boosting her confidence. Highly recommend.
John has been very helpful with my daughter who is new to Jiu Jitsu and was very anxious in the beginning. I highly recommend Motus.
An Amazing Coach for Kids! Coach John has been an incredible Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach for my 10-year-old son. He’s extremely chill, patient, and creates a really positive and encouraging environment. My son looks forward to every class and has grown so much in both skill and confidence.
New to BJJ? Start at Motus | McKinney
Motus | McKinney 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 Motus | McKinney
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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