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Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Belton, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 3–6) — 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
  • 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 virtuebjjtx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 254-913-2980

Hours

Monday 5:30–6:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–7:45 pm
Tuesday 5:30–6:30 am, 5–8:15 pm
Wednesday 5:30–6:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–7:45 pm
Thursday 5:30–6:30 am, 5–8:15 pm
Friday 5:30–6:30 am, 12–1 pm
Saturday 10–11:30 am
Sunday 10–11:30 am, 2–3:30 pm

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 Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 25 mentions

“Whether you’re looking for a class for your kids, a way to lose weight, a hobby to dive into, or to be a competition athlete, Virtue is the right place.”

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Teens BJJ

“They offer from kids to teens and adults.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“If you compete, Justin is the man you want in your corner.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great training as well as far if you’re looking for self defense or competition.”

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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 Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“When my daughter approached me wanting to start MMA, I personally was quite surprised and didn’t know what to expect.”

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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 157 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Head coach Justin is an incredible instructor, very knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about helping every student improve.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“My first experience at joining a bjj gym and felt extremely welcomed as soon as I walked in the door on my first day.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The team makes you feel like family and take the time to teach you about the details while also having fun.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“He breaks techniques down in a way that’s easy to understand, is very attentive during class, and always makes sure everyone is keeping up.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“After almost 2 months from signing my kid up, he is now in love with BJJ thanks to all his great training partners and coaches!”

active competition team 4 mentions

“Whether you’re looking for a class for your kids, a way to lose weight, a hobby to dive into, or to be a competition athlete, Virtue is the right place.”

From the reviews

When my daughter approached me wanting to start MMA, I personally was quite surprised and didn’t know what to expect. After doing trial classes at a few gyms in the area, I was feeling discouraged that it just wasn’t a good fit… until we tried Virtue BJJ.

★★★★★ — Kaitlyn, Aug 2022

I can’t share enough how impacted my son is by all the coaches that have helped him gain his confidence back after being bullied at school. He has done a 360 since we’ve been at Virtue and it shows! Sign your kids up, you won’t regret it one bit!

★★★★★ — Morgan, Dec 2025

My family shopped around for gyms when we first moved down here and Virtue stood out the most. They welcomed my girls and I and made us feel like part of the family. All of the coaches share a love of teaching this sport to everyone and it shows.

★★★★★ — Shannon, Jun 2026

Morning program is a good way to start your day and focus on your Jiujitsu. I have been a BJJ practitioner since 2013. I can say from experience of training at other gyms, that Virtue under Justin Renick is an elite training academy. The team is there to help with personal development.

★★★★★ — B, Dec 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Virtue Brazilian 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Virtue Brazilian 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.

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 Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

12017 FM2305, Belton, TX76513

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