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Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 25 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tensiontribe.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 823-7209
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–1:30 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“We have found BJJ to be a great after-school activity for the kids, they love it, and it has really helped with their confidence and physical coordination.”
“Classes/instruction are good for beginners but also included additional details/variations for more experienced practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training, both Jiu Jitsu and Boxing for 7 months now and love it!”
What members say
“Incredible coach who focuses on the basics before introducing you to anything advanced.”
“From the coaches as well as the fellow students, everyone is very welcoming to new students.”
“Family friendly with coaches who genuinely care about their students and their progress.”
“Classes/instruction are good for beginners but also included additional details/variations for more experienced practitioners.”
“Top notch instructor, clean facility, positive atmosphere with great group of students.”
“We have found BJJ to be a great after-school activity for the kids, they love it, and it has really helped with their confidence and physical coordination.”
From the reviews
Excellent way to get in shape, meet new people and learn about yourself. Coach Carlos is very knowledgeable. My first class was a humbling experience. Now BJJ is what I look forward to everyday. I'm hooked.
I have been training, both Jiu Jitsu and Boxing for 7 months now and love it! Being an older person, (66 years old) it’s hard, but very very worthwhile. I have already lost 25 pounds. So, if you think that your too old or out of shape, you are not, all it takes is desire and hard work.
My 8 year old son has been training at Tension Tribe for over six months, and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made. The classes strike a great balance of toughness, discipline, and fun. He’s building grit, learning real skills, and still laughing and having a blast.
Coach Carlos has been a fantastic coach for me, and my 6 and 4 year old. We have found BJJ to be a great after-school activity for the kids, they love it, and it has really helped with their confidence and physical coordination.
New to BJJ? Start at Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu
Tension Tribe Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Tension Tribe 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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