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Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arlington, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule watkinswreckingcrew.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (682) 253-1379
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Two year ago we move over to Watkins Wrecking crew because my son was not getting push to his potential .”
“We began going here after attending other jiu jitsu academys because we noticed their incredible success at local tournaments.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, everyone is treated with the same level of respect and encouragement.”
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What members say
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, everyone is treated with the same level of respect and encouragement.”
“Professor Jeremy and the entire Watkins family create a place you want to spend every night at.”
“We are being challenged each class, and my kids have really found a love of the sport again.”
“We began going here after attending other jiu jitsu academys because we noticed their incredible success at local tournaments.”
“My daughter’s jiu jitsu has transformed drastically under their system and she has gained self confidence again in her abilities.”
From the reviews
This is such a special gym. Jeremy Watkins has poured into my kids, helping them become the best athletes they can be. He reassures them in their losses that they are not far away from their goals; in their wins, he celebrates with them and tries to stretch them even further.
After two different Jiu-Jitsu school we found one that we can call home . Jordan as been in the game since he was 4years old , so he spend a lot of time on the mat over the years . Two year ago we move over to Watkins Wrecking crew because my son was not getting push to his potential .
Home Away from Home: A Review of Watkins Wrecking Crew Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As someone who has been a part of the Watkins Wrecking Crew family for quite some time now, I can confidently say that this place is more than just a gym—it's a sanctuary for growth, friendship, and self-improvement.
Professor Jeremy and the entire Watkins family create a place you want to spend every night at. Yes we are together almost every night and many weekends!! Their passion for martial arts and dedication to their students is evident in every aspect of the school.
New to BJJ? Start at Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts
Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts 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 Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts
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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