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South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC

4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edinburg, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sotxbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 717-3796

Hours

Monday 10–11:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 10–11:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 10–11:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 10–11:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

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 South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“Have had my son coming here for over 6 months and it has been an amazing experience and now a part of life.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Promoting self defense, positive outlook, life lessons, and confidence.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Professor Victor Garza is Highly intellectual and has proficient communication skills for all levels of Martial Artist.”

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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 South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“I'm manic bipolar can I join mixed martial arts”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“This Place Has Made Tons Of New Upgrades to The Gym, Now Thwy Will Have Kickboxing and Meals Preps.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Professor Victor is a great teacher and really makes things easy to understand.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Professor Victor Garza is Highly intellectual and has proficient communication skills for all levels of Martial Artist.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“The gym is VERY friendly and coach Vic and Danny are both extremely informative when it comes to teaching this art.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“This is an amazing Brazilian Jui Jitsu School, I am very impressed with the overall cleanliness of this location and quality of Martial Art instruction.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Promoting self defense, positive outlook, life lessons, and confidence.”

From the reviews

Have had my son coming here for over 6 months and it has been an amazing experience and now a part of life. Coach Victor is the best! He does a great job training the little ones with patience and focus. My son has not only learned a skill but has learned self discipline and respect.

★★★★★ — Eli, Oct 2018

Been around bjj for a while now and have trained at a few different places. Professor Victor is a great teacher and really makes things easy to understand. He’s a professional. The gym itself is one of the cleanest, if not the cleanest I’ve ever been to.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jun 2022

Our 7y.o daughter attends SOTX BJJ, amazing professor and coaches. Promoting self defense, positive outlook, life lessons, and confidence. They make the class fun and the kids develop personal connections. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★ — David, Sep 2021

Son has taken 3 introductory classes and he likes it. Coaches are great with the students.

★★★★☆ — Pete, Jun 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC

South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC 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 South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC

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 South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, LLC

2030 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX78539

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