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Progresso Jiu Jitsu Plano - Martial Arts & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Plano, 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
- 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 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 progressojiujitsuplano.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-526-0756
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started when this location first opened at the beginning of 2024, and now my daughter has joined too.”
“Professor Alex, Davi and Carol are outstanding instructors, in addition to being world class competitors.”
“Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, or competition, they have classes for every level.”
“They have created a safe and stimulating environment where practitioners of all levels, abilities, backgrounds and goals can flourish.”
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What members say
“Under the guidance of incredible professors, I earned my blue belt in February 2024, and the journey has been nothing short of amazing.”
“They have created a safe and stimulating environment where practitioners of all levels, abilities, backgrounds and goals can flourish.”
“The environment is warm and very welcoming, which makes me feel super comfortable joining a class as an amateur and beginner.”
“Professor Alex, Davi and Carol are outstanding instructors, in addition to being world class competitors.”
“The facility itself is top level, with ample mat space and changing rooms, heavy bags and other striking equipment, and above all a high level of cleanliness and hygiene.”
From the reviews
I have been training BJJ for over 13 years, and martial arts even longer. I’ve trained at academies around the world, and Progresso is one of the best academies I’ve been fortunate to call home. Professor Alex, Davi and Carol are outstanding instructors, in addition to being world class competitors.
I started training at Progresso Jiu Jitsu Plano in July 2022, just before medical school, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the world-class training I’ve received in my hometown. Under the guidance of incredible professors, I earned my blue belt in February 2024, and the journey has been nothing short of amazing.
Progresso BJJ of Plano has been an incredible experience for our family. The kids' class is exceptionally well-run, and my 3-year-old absolutely loves attending. The instructors are not only highly skilled and professional, but also incredibly patient and attentive with each child.
Was in Town for a few days. Dropped in for the No Gi class. Had excellent rolls with the other students. I highly recommend and I will be back next time I’m in town.
New to BJJ? Start at Progresso Jiu Jitsu Plano - Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Progresso Jiu Jitsu Plano - Martial Arts & Self-Defense 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 Progresso Jiu Jitsu Plano - Martial Arts & Self-Defense
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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