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Team Ferreira BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McAllen, 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
- 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 ·
- Phone (956) 223-4472
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Just enrolled my daughter Camila 3 weeks ago and my daughter really loves it and is enjoying every single day.”
“Will be going back tonight for no gi, and plan on returning next time I’m in town!”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and break down every move so even a total beginner can follow.”
Other martial arts here
“We highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for quality Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing or MMA instruction in a supportive and respectful environment.”
“We highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for quality Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing or MMA instruction in a supportive and respectful environment.”
What members say
“My daughter loves it here because it's a very welcoming environment and the training is more than world class.”
“My daughter loves it here because it's a very welcoming environment and the training is more than world class.”
“The instructors are very vigilant of all the children and make sure they are getting the best training and applying expert techniques.”
“Just enrolled my daughter Camila 3 weeks ago and my daughter really loves it and is enjoying every single day.”
“The mats are always clean, and the atmosphere is supportive rather than competitive.”
From the reviews
Just enrolled my daughter Camila 3 weeks ago and my daughter really loves it and is enjoying every single day. The Instructors and staff are very friendly also and keep it professional at what they do. Team Ferreira all the way 🤙🏻🙌🏻
I've been attending a short while, but can honestly say they make learning BJJ easy to learn & fun. They don't make you feel like just a member, but as part of a tight knit family. I've had nothing, but great experiences here. I'll definitely keep coming back 🥋. Update, so I've been here for a good while now.
Excellent school for learning Boxing and MMA. The coaches know what they're doing and make sure to teach you well.
My daughter loves it here because it's a very welcoming environment and the training is more than world class. The instructors are very vigilant of all the children and make sure they are getting the best training and applying expert techniques. They also offer top of the line boxing training from expert instructors.
New to BJJ? Start at Team Ferreira BJJ
Team Ferreira BJJ 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 Team Ferreira BJJ
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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