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Pittman Jiu Jitsu
4.4 ★★★★☆ 233 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lubbock, 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 (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teampittmanbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (806) 749-3656
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have two children, the oldest of which is 4 and loves coming to training and the youngest is 2 and can’t wait until she turns 3 so she can start training.”
“The focus on family, community, and self-defense using the time-tested and traditional methods taught by the Machados enhances the experience tenfold.”
“The classes are done so that beginners as well as those who've trained for years are included.”
What members say
“From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed—not just as a student, but as part of a Christ-centered family.”
“I've recently started training here because I wanted something meaningful I could do with my son and my entire family.”
“I am finding it mentally challenging learning the many difficult skills and techniques.”
“Our sons confidence is building, and he always looks forward to going to class.”
“The focus on family, community, and self-defense using the time-tested and traditional methods taught by the Machados enhances the experience tenfold.”
From the reviews
I've recently started training here because I wanted something meaningful I could do with my son and my entire family. I'm ex-military, and I’ve missed the camaraderie and group training I had while I served. That experience brought me discipline, structure, and a sense of purpose.
Pittman Jiu Jitsu has become a foundational part of our family. We have been training around 9 months now and look forward to it every week. The entire staff is knowledgeable, attentive and supportive.
Started training at Pittman Jiu Jitsu almost 2 years ago with 3 of my young boys (ages 4, 7, 9 at the time). Immediately I was impressed with all the instructors and staff. Their curriculum was great and age appropriate for all of us.
Faith, Family, and World-Class Jiu Jitsu! Pittman Jiu Jitsu is truly something special. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed—not just as a student, but as part of a Christ-centered family. The instruction is top-notch, and the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging.
New to BJJ? Start at Pittman Jiu Jitsu
Pittman Jiu Jitsu 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 Pittman Jiu Jitsu
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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