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Vasquez Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grand Prairie, Texas
Martial arts school offering Brazilian jiu jitsu classes for children and adults.
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 (ages 5–13) — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 vasquezbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-522-8707
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They take a unique approach to training and coaching using modern coaching styles (ecological and constraint lead) to teach their kids and adult classes.”
“She even competed in her first tournament a few months ago and brought home two medals on her very first try!”
“The coaches are top notch, and will 1 on 1 brainstorm/gameplan with you to make sure you’re fully prepared for your competitions.”
“The class structure is atypical in that, the students are encouraged to learn through free rolling (sparring) as opposed to stringent drills.”
“Additionally, this gym is well on its way to produce more champions, it is not just for beginners there is plenty of room to grow at Vasquez Jiu-Jitsu!”
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What members say
“I have two great coaches who push you to be the best version of your self.”
“The environment is welcoming and family-friendly, making it perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“The environment is welcoming and family-friendly, making it perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“Classes are well-structured, focusing on both technique and practical application.”
“The coaches are top notch, and will 1 on 1 brainstorm/gameplan with you to make sure you’re fully prepared for your competitions.”
“Since joining, her confidence has skyrocketed — she carries herself with so much more grace and patience now.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been in this jiu-jitsu program since around April, and the growth I’ve seen in her has been amazing. Before starting, she struggled with kids picking on her at school, which really affected her emotionally.
My kids and I have been attending this BJJ gym for a while now, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The coaches treat everyone with such class and respect, taking the time to care for each individual. My kids eagerly look forward to class days, seeing the coaches as their big brothers.
I’ve had a great experience at this gym! The facility is always clean, well-organized, and very welcoming. It’s a family-friendly environment with a strong sense of community, and the instructors are top-level — super knowledgeable and passionate about teaching.
Vasquez Jiu Jitsu has become part of my family's everyday life. The coaches are amazing and have given my daughter the confidence she needed. My BF loves it, he looks forward to every class and they're getting better everyday.. Our niece recently started as well.
New to BJJ? Start at Vasquez Jiu Jitsu
Vasquez 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 Vasquez 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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