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The Hive LBK
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lubbock, Texas
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hivelbk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (806) 416-9666
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 1–2:30 PM |
The classes they run
“They are great with the adults of all experience levels, but watching them work with this kids is really wonderful to see!”
“My daughter, who is now almost 13, and love the women’s class on Sundays.”
“I had the privilege of training with Coach Ellen back in 2019 and got to watch her win gold medal after gold medal.”
“I have been taking one-on-one women’s self-defense lessons with Coach Ellen, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience.”
“I have been taking one-on-one women’s self-defense lessons with Coach Ellen, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience.”
“The Hive is a great place for beginners to come and build confidence while learning from an amazing teacher.”
What members say
“Coach Ellen and Coach Ben are such great instructors, they have helped me grow significantly in the past couple of months.”
“We are so excited to offer a welcoming, respectful and safe environment to explore Jiu Jitsu in while pushing you to become stronger, better and more resilient.”
“We are so excited to offer a welcoming, respectful and safe environment to explore Jiu Jitsu in while pushing you to become stronger, better and more resilient.”
“I have learned so much already, not only about women’s self-defense techniques but also about confidence and believing in myself.”
“Your kids will learn great technique, discipline, gain mental strength, amongst many other great qualities under The Hive.”
“I had the privilege of training with Coach Ellen back in 2019 and got to watch her win gold medal after gold medal.”
From the reviews
The Hive is AWESOME. Coach Ellen and Coach Ben are such great instructors, they have helped me grow significantly in the past couple of months. They encourage people to push themselves with a respectful and safe environment. Also, the people that train at The Hive are amazing, they are so friendly and respectful.
We’ve spent a good two weeks going to almost all classes available and we’re pretty impressed with both, Coach Ben and Coach Ellen! This is our first BJJ experience and they’ve been nothing less than informative, supportive, and encouraging.
Cannot get over the kindness this gym has shown our family! The discipline and respect my children have already gained in the time they have been going is amazing!! We immediately felt like family. Seriously cannot say enough good things about The Hive! The coaches are so genuine also!
I have been taking one-on-one women’s self-defense lessons with Coach Ellen, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. As a 36 year old woman who has never tried jiu-jitsu or any form of self-defense before, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect.
New to BJJ? Start at The Hive LBK
The Hive LBK 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 The Hive LBK
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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