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Sambo Fort Worth

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Worth, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • 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

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Sambo Fort Worth, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“1st class with my son who has been in Judo for 3 years and he asked to come back next week.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“A standout aspect is training under Taylor Weber, a distinguished instructor and active competitor.”

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🔓 Open Mat 2 mentions

“On Sunday they have an open mat and they are very welcoming to anyone and are willing to teach you new stuff.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great place to learn self defense and challenge your physical and tactical abilities!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Sambo Fort Worth — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“National Champion, a 2-time Sambo Pan American Champion, a Judo black belt, and a BJJ blue belt.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Taylor’s a great coach and the athletes here are some tough dudes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Taylor’s no-nonsense teaching approach, combined with his profound wisdom and insight, fosters an environment of discipline and growth.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Mar 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Pancho, Jan 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Calogero, Apr 2024

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

★★★★★ — Kayla, Mar 2025

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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.

Check beginner classes on their site

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sambo Fort Worth

8808 Camp Bowie W Blvd #110, Fort Worth, TX76116

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