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Wise Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waxahachie, Texas
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wisejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (214) 434-6275
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 5–5:30 PM, 7–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–6:30 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
The classes they run
“Their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo classes are so enjoyable for my son, and he's made some great friends there - as have I!”
“I cannot stress enough what a great culture he and his team have created and would strongly recommend for beginners or anyone looking to restart training.”
Other martial arts here
“Their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo classes are so enjoyable for my son, and he's made some great friends there - as have I!”
What members say
“Wise Jiu Jitsu has very knowledgeable coaches and a great group of students.”
“I cannot stress enough what a great culture he and his team have created and would strongly recommend for beginners or anyone looking to restart training.”
“One of the best Jujitsu schools in DFW if you want to train on your own or bring the family you will not find a better place to do so.”
“I'm over 50 and out of shape, but they let me go at my pace while always teaching new techniques.”
“As a dad, I was out of shape before starting, I’m now the best shape I’ve been in years!”
“Wise BJJ is an awesome, friendly, clean, safe environment to learn BJJ.”
From the reviews
Wise Jiu Jitsu has very knowledgeable coaches and a great group of students. I'm over 50 and out of shape, but they let me go at my pace while always teaching new techniques. I highly recommend them!
High level instruction, family atmosphere, great prices and one of the best kid programs anywhere. If you want to train BJJ in a safe friendly environment and get pushed to your fullest potential come to Wise BJJ and Be part of something special. Highly recommend!!!
I was a little nervous going to a gym to cross train and could not have thought to meet some of the nicest people I ever did- bjj related or not! Everyone is so welcoming and supportive. The instruction is great. They are so thorough in teaching, practicing, and watching their students to coach them while they roll.
Great school to learn and grow at. In my short time at Wise BJJ I have learned a ton and also really enjoy the culture they have created. I moved to the Dallas a couple years ago and was weary about finding a new gym as I’m a purple belt but Ryan and his team welcomed me with open arms.
New to BJJ? Start at Wise Jiu Jitsu
Wise 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 Wise 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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