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Texoma Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu + Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ardmore, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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
  • 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
  • Website & schedule texomamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (580) 630-4022

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Texoma Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu + Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“Works amazingly with kids and can put the techniques in a language kids truly understand.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The coach is great he makes time with you one on one to make sure you are comfortable and find out what you would like to learn and answer any questions.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love watching her confidence grow and that she is learning real self-defense techniques that work!”

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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 Texoma Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu + Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The coach is great he makes time with you one on one to make sure you are comfortable and find out what you would like to learn and answer any questions.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The environment is family-friendly, welcoming, and very laid back, which makes it the perfect spot for anyone beginning their training journey.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“The environment is family-friendly, welcoming, and very laid back, which makes it the perfect spot for anyone beginning their training journey.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I love watching her confidence grow and that she is learning real self-defense techniques that work!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great gym with great training partners that care about helping the new members be successful and learn.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“If your goal is to loose weight, gain confidence, and become a menace to others on the mat this is the place to go!”

From the reviews

Great gym ran by great people! If your goal is to loose weight, gain confidence, and become a menace to others on the mat this is the place to go! I started my journey here a year ago and since I have gained all of the above. Eller has helped guide me to a more confident and healthy life!

★★★★★ — Ray, Sep 2025

Texoma Martial Arts is hands down the place to train! The environment is family-friendly, welcoming, and very laid back, which makes it the perfect spot for anyone beginning their training journey. Since I started here, I’ve come a long way and noticed huge growth in myself both on and off the mats.

★★★★★ — Raphael, Sep 2025

This is a very family friendly gym and welcoming. I was able to come in and work at a pace I am comfortable with I don’t feel rushed. The coach is great he makes time with you one on one to make sure you are comfortable and find out what you would like to learn and answer any questions.

★★★★★ — Alicia, May 2026

Enrolling my daughter with Texoma Martial Arts has been the best decision. I love watching her confidence grow and that she is learning real self-defense techniques that work! The coaches are amazing with the kids and foster a positive learning environment.

★★★★★ — Kate, May 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Texoma Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu + Self Defense

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 Texoma Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu + Self Defense

819 Grand Ave, Ardmore, OK73401

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