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Sambo Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Worth, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sambofortworth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-455-8387
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 6–8 pm |
The classes they run
“1st class with my son who has been in Judo for 3 years and he asked to come back next week.”
“A standout aspect is training under Taylor Weber, a distinguished instructor and active competitor.”
“On Sunday they have an open mat and they are very welcoming to anyone and are willing to teach you new stuff.”
“Great place to learn self defense and challenge your physical and tactical abilities!”
Other martial arts here
“National Champion, a 2-time Sambo Pan American Champion, a Judo black belt, and a BJJ blue belt.”
What members say
“Taylor’s a great coach and the athletes here are some tough dudes.”
“Taylor’s no-nonsense teaching approach, combined with his profound wisdom and insight, fosters an environment of discipline and growth.”
“Guess they are goibg to start gracie bjj a from what i have heard from other parents the gracies have a great anti bully program.”
From the reviews
Sambo Nation Fort Worth offers an exceptional training environment that has significantly enhanced my fitness and martial arts skills. The intense training sessions effectively target the core and legs, contributing to noticeable strength gains and weight loss.
Spoke to this gym about getting my little girl enrolled and recieved a message back from Mr. Weber to bring her by. 1st thing he was early to male sure all paperwork was done and immediately started class on time. 2nd. My kiddo has squirel brain at times and not once did she spaceout.
It is a fun experience especially how nice they are and welcoming. On Sunday they have an open mat and they are very welcoming to anyone and are willing to teach you new stuff.
1st class with my son who has been in Judo for 3 years and he asked to come back next week. We will surely be returning next class
New to BJJ? Start at Sambo Fort Worth
Sambo Fort Worth 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 Sambo Fort Worth
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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