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Silverback Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 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
- Membership memberships run around $80/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 silverbackbjjfw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-891-2225
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They also run an amazing kids program if you’re looking to build your kids confidence this is the place to go!”
“Messaged the gym over IG and they immediately got back to me and said I was welcome to come in for the 6AM NoGi class.”
“3) One is not forced to compete.”
“You are made welcome at the academy whether you are there for conditioning and fitness, for self-defense, or to overcome personal obstacles, whatever it is.”
“The curriculum is well-structured, and the coaches provide individualized attention, ensuring that students of all skill levels feel challenged and supported.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructor, Victor, led a great class which involved wrestling, leglocks, positional sparring and rounds after.”
What members say
“The instructor, Victor, led a great class which involved wrestling, leglocks, positional sparring and rounds after.”
“Professors Hugo Munoz and Victor Perales are gentlemen, who are so friendly and welcoming, with such a deep knowledge of BJJ that it will make your head spin.”
“Professors Hugo Munoz and Victor Perales are gentlemen, who are so friendly and welcoming, with such a deep knowledge of BJJ that it will make your head spin.”
“The instructor, Victor, led a great class which involved wrestling, leglocks, positional sparring and rounds after.”
“They also run an amazing kids program if you’re looking to build your kids confidence this is the place to go!”
“The gym is full of great people with a healthy attitude in training and competition.”
From the reviews
I moved here from San Diego CA (the Mecca of BJJ) and I have to say this place is high quality Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are well versed in the sport and spend time on technique. The environment is very welcoming to everyone of all levels.
Patient with the kids great instructors they clean the mat after every practice great adults class to overall I recommend this gym the best Brazilian jiu jitsu they also offer wrestling classes
Best place for kids & adults to learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and wrestling. Highly recommend.
A Place for Growth and Excellence on amd off the mat. This jiu-jitsu academy is truly exceptional, offering more than just world-class training—it provides an environment where everyone can thrive, both on and off the mats.
New to BJJ? Start at Silverback Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Silverback Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Silverback 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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