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Safeguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Temple, 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule safeguardbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-360-6275
The classes they run
“Whole family friendly, instructor Elias trains adults and is excellent with kids, our 7 year old looks forward to going and she gets skills while having a great time.”
“It’s especially beginner friendly and have classes for kids, teens and adults.”
“He truly cares about his students he won't just push you through the motions, he'll actually work with you one-on-one to make sure you get the technique right.”
“Most gyms that I’ve trained at focus primarily on the sport aspect of Jiu jitsu and not so much on self defense.”
“It’s especially beginner friendly and have classes for kids, teens and adults.”
What members say
“Instructor does a great job at explaining all the moves and working you through them.”
“It’s especially beginner friendly and have classes for kids, teens and adults.”
“Whole family friendly, instructor Elias trains adults and is excellent with kids, our 7 year old looks forward to going and she gets skills while having a great time.”
“He truly cares about his students he won't just push you through the motions, he'll actually work with you one-on-one to make sure you get the technique right.”
“My children LOVE Safeguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!”
“Most gyms that I’ve trained at focus primarily on the sport aspect of Jiu jitsu and not so much on self defense.”
From the reviews
Myself and daughters have joined Elias Safeguard Brazilian Jui-Jitsu classes. There fun, and we get a lot of training in his classes. Our instructor Elias, is top notch when it comes to training . Takes the time to show you many techniques and constantly motives us during our training. Thank you for all that you do.
This has to be one of the best schools in central Texas!!! Great for all levels! With a strong self defense based curriculum, and Elias (head instructor) having a background in law enforcement, this is a great school for those looking for self defense training or a gateway to martial arts as a whole!
Great instruction for kids and adults. The coach is knowledgable and cares about those he teaches.
My brother and I both loved taking Elias’s BJJ classes. His teaching style is adaptable to a wide range of ages, especially because safety was always a priority! Definitely fun for the whole family :)
New to BJJ? Start at Safeguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Safeguard Brazilian 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 Safeguard Brazilian 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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