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Next Level BJJ Sherman
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sherman, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule nlbjjsherman.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 903-500-8290
The classes they run
“The academy offers a strong Gracie lineage with a solid focus on real delf-defense, fundamentals, and technical growth.”
“From kids and beginners to skilled practitioners, Next Level is the premier Jiu Jitsu school in Texoma.”
“It’s beginner friendly and more experienced training friendly as well a bunch of blue belts and higher belts too.”
What members say
“Sherman, TX is lucky to have this gym and instructor Tony in their area. Great instructor with a great facility.”
“The classes are well structured, the environment is welcoming, and the instruction goes beyond techniques, building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“The classes are well structured, the environment is welcoming, and the instruction goes beyond techniques, building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“The academy offers a strong Gracie lineage with a solid focus on real delf-defense, fundamentals, and technical growth.”
“The academy offers a strong Gracie lineage with a solid focus on real delf-defense, fundamentals, and technical growth.”
“The mats and facility are always very clean, and the staff are incredibly welcoming, which made me feel at home from day one.”
From the reviews
World class Master Tony Eduardo Amazing place with great people. Best school in Texas.
I’ve been training at Next Level Jiu Jitsu Sherman for just a few weeks now after spending over 15 years in other martial arts. I had tried a few Jiu Jitsu gyms before but never really felt they were the right fit, something was always missing. Here, I finally found it.
I joined Next Level BJJ the day after Christmas and absolutely love it. I came in out of shape and feeling pretty down about myself, but in just two weeks I’m already down 16 pounds. The instructors—Tony, Yves, Beto, and Raymond—have been incredibly helpful, patient, and encouraging.
Training at Next Level BJJ has been an excellent experience. The academy offers a strong Gracie lineage with a solid focus on real delf-defense, fundamentals, and technical growth.
New to BJJ? Start at Next Level BJJ Sherman
Next Level BJJ Sherman 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 Next Level BJJ Sherman
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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