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Tutela Jiu Jitsu 2.0 Martial Arts Academy - Corpus Christi
5 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Corpus Christi, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tutelajiujitsu2.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 361-765-4112
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 6:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm |
| Saturday | 2–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I brought my son to cross train while in Corpus visiting.”
“He was preparing for his first tournament the following weekend.”
“Came in to one of the open mats and it was a great time.”
“There is focus on situational training, something becoming important in the sport/self defense.”
“I went in today as a first timer and I learned a lot , Sam as the instructor made sure we were doing everything safely but training as we would in an actual fight”
What members say
“Awesome place to train, the instructor is very knowledgeable and he is conscious of safety for his students.”
“I went in today as a first timer and I learned a lot , Sam as the instructor made sure we were doing everything safely but training as we would in an actual fight”
“From the moment I walked in, Sam, the instructor, was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which made me feel comfortable right away.”
“The warm-up is built right into the instruction and technique work, so you’re learning from the start instead of just doing a long workout before you roll.”
“The gym was super clean and had a great atmosphere, everyone was friendly, respectful, and eager to help.”
“There is focus on situational training, something becoming important in the sport/self defense.”
From the reviews
I’m originally from the Corpus area but live in Houston. This week I came down to visit my family and needed a place to train. I was told by my good friends Joe Brock and Jonathan Spaniol that Tutela 2.0 was a solid place. I will say that they were spot on. The instruction from Prof.
I dropped in for a class last night, and I have to say this place is perfect. As soon as I walked in, Sam greeted me personally and made sure to introduce me to everyone in the class. The gym was super clean and had a great atmosphere, everyone was friendly, respectful, and eager to help.
I dropped in while traveling for work, and honestly, this might be the best training experience I’ve ever had on the road. I messaged Sam on Instagram beforehand about dropping in and he got back to me quickly and couldn’t have been friendlier.
First time going to do Jiu Jitsu. I was very intimidated considering this is a new venture for me but I felt very comfortable with the flow and teaching of the instructor. They didn’t try to cram a bunch of stuff down your throat in the first class.
New to BJJ? Start at Tutela Jiu Jitsu 2.0 Martial Arts Academy - Corpus Christi
Tutela Jiu Jitsu 2.0 Martial Arts Academy - Corpus Christi 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 Tutela Jiu Jitsu 2.0 Martial Arts Academy - Corpus Christi
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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