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Seeds 13 Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Angelo, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Angelo, 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
- 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
- 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 seeds13bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 325-200-9158
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 11 am–1:03 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6 am, 11 am–1:03 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 11 am–1:03 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I truly recommend this gym for Kids and Aduts, I'm very grateful of Seeds 13 BJJ!”
“They have a new women’s program and I enjoyed some good training rounds.”
“I will definitely return for tomorrow's no gi as well as for the rest of the week.”
“Dropped in for a GI class from out of town and felt at ease from the kindness from the staff, and jui jitsu practitioners.”
“I would recommend this class for the person who want to compete (the gym just brought back 8 medals from last tourney).”
“It’s an art, a sport, and a self defense system.”
“The instructors are top-notch—knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every student, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler.”
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What members say
“It is a wonderful gym with friendly people, clean mats, and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructor.”
“The instructors are top-notch—knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping every student, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grappler.”
“I joined Seeds 13 just looking for a place to experiment with BJJ and ended up finding a family to grow and develop with.”
“They effectively broke down the techniques so that everyone could understand and improve, regardless of their experience.”
“To the person who just wants to be more active because this class is all cardio.”
“From travel BJJ competitions, and seminars in Early and Abilene, to local bbq get togethers, we’ve been lucky to find a community of friends right here at Seeds 13.”
From the reviews
The best jiu jitsu in san angelo and surrounding areas with the only legitimate belted coach(s) in town. Head coach is very attentive and pays attention to the small details as well as assistant coach Conrad.
Some truths two years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have reinforced for me: Show up, do the work, be a good training partner, don’t quit, and don’t forget to have fun! As a travel nurse family, we have had the opportunity to train at many different gyms.
I just moved to San Angelo and was looking for a new place to train. Seeds 13 came very highly recommended from the BJJ community in Texas. This place did not disappoint. The instructor Diego was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and helpful. The other students were very welcoming and great to train with as well.
Best BJJ gym in town. Hands down. Excellent coaches and atmosphere. Incredible sense of community and camaraderie. I have gained a lot of confidence not just physically but mentally over the course of my training in this gym. Everyone helps each other to be better.
New to BJJ? Start at Seeds 13 Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Angelo, TX
Seeds 13 Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Angelo, TX comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Seeds 13 Jiu-Jitsu Academy - San Angelo, TX
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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