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Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu Headquarters - Martial Arts, Combatives & Tactical Training
5 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Whitewright, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sidewinderjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 903-328-4580
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want to give your kids a path to self defense, self esteem, teamwork and being around some of the best coaches in Jiujitsu, this is the place.”
“I love how the gym has competition teams and team nights!”
“If you want to give your kids a path to self defense, self esteem, teamwork and being around some of the best coaches in Jiujitsu, this is the place.”
“If you’re thinking about trying out a different gym or it’s your first time definitely give this place a try!”
What members say
“If you want to give your kids a path to self defense, self esteem, teamwork and being around some of the best coaches in Jiujitsu, this is the place.”
“It is always a huge green flag when a Jiu Jitsu gym has a strong women’s presence, and I can’t say enough great things about how welcoming everyone was.”
“I have now been part of the Sidewinder family for over a year, and I can say with absolute confidence, this is easily one of the best decisions I have made in my life.”
“We signed our kids up over a year ago, and loved the atmosphere and training so much that my husband and I had to try it as well!”
“The kids have a blast every class, and the support that these amazing coaches give each and every kid during competitions is unbeatable!”
“It is always a huge green flag when a Jiu Jitsu gym has a strong women’s presence, and I can’t say enough great things about how welcoming everyone was.”
From the reviews
I had to come on and make an edit on this review three years later. Our family has been involved with Sidewinder for going on seven years now. What can I say about HQ now except we are a big family.
Where to begin? Words cannot express how incredibly grateful my family and I are for Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu….and the massive impact it has made on our lives! Our little boys have been training here for 3 years and we have watched them grow and develop in confidence, respect & discipline and can rest assured knowing they…
Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu is the best place to take your child or yourself for good clean fun! Coy is an excellent instructor and is super patient with the children no matter their skill level. He is very dedicated to making every student is learning and performing at their very best.
I can’t say enough about Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu! They welcomed us in with open arms and are all so kind! With 8 kids classes to attend every week we can always make Jiu Jitsu fit into our hectic schedule.
New to BJJ? Start at Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu Headquarters - Martial Arts, Combatives & Tactical Training
Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu Headquarters - Martial Arts, Combatives & Tactical Training 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 Sidewinder Jiu Jitsu Headquarters - Martial Arts, Combatives & Tactical Training
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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