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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McKinney, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jiujitsumckinney.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 548-4815
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Papa Legua is truly an outstanding teacher who has a special way of connecting with both adults and children.”
“Papalegua teaches top level competitors and all the way to young students just entering the sport.”
“If your kid is interested in learning self defense, please go here you will not regret it.”
“I highly recommend Six Blades McKinney to anyone, whether they’re first timers or black belts or anywhere in between!”
Other martial arts here
“I had years of wrestling experience and was looking to scratch that combat itch.”
What members say
“Sensei Papalegua is a great instructor who really knows how to work with his students of all levels to up their game.”
“Dropped in when I was visiting and it felt like walking into a gym I had been training at for years, Papalegua was super nice and welcoming.”
“Dropped in when I was visiting and it felt like walking into a gym I had been training at for years, Papalegua was super nice and welcoming.”
“Papalegua is an excellent coach and is great with kids and adults alike.”
From the reviews
We love this place, our whole family has really enjoyed going to classes together. Papalegua is an excellent instructor and is very patient with kids (and slow learning adults like me 🙂).
Very excited to see a Six Blades Academy coming to our side of Dallas! I have known Papalegua for many years and my son has been a student of his in the past. I train with him every chance I get. This will be some of the best instruction in Jiu Jitsu you can receive! Their kid's program is guaranteed to be great!
I’ve had a great experience training here. The coaches break techniques down in a way that makes them easy to understand, and the atmosphere is respectful and supportive. Everyone is willing to help each other improve. It’s a great place for beginners and experienced people who want to get better at Jiu-Jitsu.
Six Blades McKinney is such an amazing BJJ school. Professor Papa Legua is truly an outstanding teacher who has a special way of connecting with both adults and children. The quality of instruction is top-notch. When I visited the school in McKinney, I was incredibly impressed.
New to BJJ? Start at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney 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 Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney
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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