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TX Black Belt Academy Arlington

4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arlington, Texas

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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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule txblackbeltacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 817-861-2806

Hours

Monday 3–9:30 pm
Tuesday 12–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3–9:30 pm
Thursday 12–9:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at TX Black Belt Academy Arlington, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 20 mentions

“My son is in Little Dragons and I am continually blown away by the coaches (Professor Jackson and also Coach Moore).”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My kids and I took a private lesson from Coach Moore and it was fantastic.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Learn self defense and life lessons from people that truly love what they do.”

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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 TX Black Belt Academy Arlington — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“I have trained Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing at this Academy for years.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

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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 80 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The best instructors are always students and I can tell at this place the learning never ends.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“Instructors were very welcoming and open to exchanging techniques after class really showed their love for the understanding of the art.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Instructors were very welcoming and open to exchanging techniques after class really showed their love for the understanding of the art.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son loves coming to class and he shines brighter after practicing and learning new skills.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“My friend said "this is the only place he would consider sending his kid", my friend even trained with the Gracie family.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“Master Waugh teaches the students self-discipline, respect for yourself and others as well as many other valuable qualities.”

From the reviews

On April of 2021 we walked into TXBBA with Groupon and our granddaughter. We were looking for something to help our granddaughter learn how to control her temper and how to interact with people in a calm fashion. Master Waugh, Professor Jackson and the whole TXBBA family were warm a welcoming.

★★★★★ — Joyce, Sep 2023

I have trained Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing at this Academy for years. It's always such a pleasant experience and such a positive environment! I have grown personally and artistically over the years while attending. There is so much love, patience, and encouragement from both the Masters and Professors.

★★★★★ — Latonya, Sep 2023

Wonder staff, very very friendly and very respectful to students and parents. My son love coming and he loves the profesor/ coaches

★★★★★ — Irving, Aug 2023

I cannot recommend this academy enough. Not only are the coaches wonderful, but all of the teammates and assistants are too. My son is in Little Dragons and I am continually blown away by the coaches (Professor Jackson and also Coach Moore). They are firm and disciplined while being kind and fun.

★★★★★ — Anna, Dec 2023

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Your first BJJ class at TX Black Belt Academy Arlington

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 TX Black Belt Academy Arlington

1618 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX76012

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