This school changed my life. I was in a really dark place last year. I wasn't living, I was just…read moreexisting and wondering why. I was following the path of least resistance, content with comfort. I don't think God wants us to be comfortable. Jesus certainly didn't live comfortably. This image doesn't show my spiritual growth but does provide a glimpse into it. I have a long way to go spiritually, but pushing myself physically has transferred into a stronger faith in Christ, serving my wife, kids and church. AKA, not being a lazy punk. I was barley making it through the day with two or three energy drinks before. I now have more sustained energy and focus with no energy drinks now. It was hard to talk my wife into jiu-jitsu because of the cost, but I knew I needed a competitive atmosphere. This before picture was taken right before I signed up. I have since augmented my training with weights and running

Great place! Knowledgeable instructors, friendly staff and amazing facility! Look forward to my…read morenext class!

I wanted to like it here but unfortunately I didn't. I've trained at several other gyms and this…read moreone wasn't for me. Eric is rude as hell, and the classes were too large to learn adequate technique. Coach Bert is awesome.

Genesis Jiu Jitsu is welcoming to everyone; men, women, and kids and the atmosphere is incredibly…read moresupportive from the moment you walk in. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about every student's growth. But what has stood out the most to me is the women's community. The women here lift each other up, push each other to get better, and celebrate every win together. The friendships I've made on these mats feel like family. If you are searching for confidence, community, and a place where you can grow surrounded by people who want to see you win, Genesis is the place. Five stars without hesitation!

Moved here from Washington state and a phenomenal Ju Jitsu dojo thinking we wouldn't find anything…read morethat would be a great as them (Logic Ju Jitsu, Spanaway Wa) but I was wrong. The teachers here at 6 Blades truly care for the kids (I have a 11yr old girl and 8yr old boy). I love watching them teach these kids Respect and technique. Doesn't matter the skill level or age, they are teaching and treating each student the same. I can't image a better Ju Jitsu dojo than 6 Blades!!! I highly recommend you take your kids (or yourself) here to learn the wonderful techniques of Ju Jitsu from these Masters of the trade.

From the owner: High-level jiu-jitsu and wrestling in a family-friendly environment. The best Jiu-jitsu School in…read moreFort Worth focused on our students reaching their full potential. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling for kids and adults. Our Programs specialize in helping students live up to their full potential both as skilled martial artists and confident individuals. The kids will increase their discipline and respect while learning proven systems to combat bullying. We work together as a team and push one another to greater heights. Under Leonel Marra (BJJ) and Johny Hendricks (Wrestling), our instructors are masters in their craft and are dedicated to helping our students change their lives forever. We look forward to working with you and your family as you all train toward the black belt.

I have been attending Brazilian Jujitsu Classes here for almost a year now and I can honestly say…read morethis has been my favorite fitness/training establishment. I wrestled in the past and I tried many Jujitsu establishments before I found this one. The coaches make the classes engaging and they break down the moves, so anyone at any skill level would be able to understand. Every training partner is friendly and welcoming. This place breeds positivity. Aloisio Silva also participated in tournaments/completion which gives you the option to scratch that competitive itch without making it mandatory for the students. My daughter isn't old enough to participate in the kids courses, but I often will see the kids Bjj classes end before the adult ones begin. It looks like a safe and fun environment. I will be enrolling my little one when she's grown some. If you're looking for a place to train I would highly recommend coming here!

Awesome place and Awesome coache. My wife found this place for my daughter and she's loved it ever…read moresince. She has been there for a few months that even I decided to also join. Coach Eric's instructions are very broken down and easy to follow. I never felt that he's pressured anyone or made anyone feel incapable. He actually has a very opposite effect and makes you feel like you can learn it all with time and practice. I'm glad my wife found this place. My daughter has improved a lot during her time here. She's just competed in the NAGA novice tournament and brought home first place in no-GI and second in GI. Really proud of her and the coaches for teaching her so well.

I've been training at RCJ Machado in Farmer's Branch for over 9 months now. I have really enjoyed…read moremy time so far and look forward to many years of training. This location is the home-base of Master Carlos Machado who runs the training. In addition to the world-class instruction, there are great students. The beginner classes are always large enough to give you plenty of options for training partners. The advanced classes look to have a good mix as well. Training has become one of the highlights of my week and I highly recommend you come try it for yourself!

I was able to attend an open mat on New Year's Eve. I saw a post on instagram and reached out via…read moretext. I heard back quickly and was able to attend. It was a great open mat, I wish I was able to stay longer. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the level of Jiu jitsu is very high at this academy. Got beat up a bunch and enjoyed the learning experiences. Thank you to Michael for beating me up but also taking the time to teach me as well - inside camping lesson both during the round and after. There aren't many academies that have a master walking around and mingling with their students. I was so lucky to be able to talk with master Machado and take a pic with him. He is a true legend and is such an ambassador as a master of Jiu jitsu. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

Having trained in martial arts for nearly six years before, when I moved to the DFW area, it was a…read morebit difficult finding a comprehensive school like the one that I had in Seattle. After asking around, different people tried to get me to join their school, but when I checked them out, they appeared very stereotypical, macho-oriented, which turned me off. When I found out about this RCJ Machado location, I got excited. I came in and Hugo, the office manager, was really friendly and helpful. I came back a couple of days later with my gi and tried out a class. I signed up right after the class. I previously trained with another Machado black belt, this place maintains the same high quality teaching and training as any other school run by a Machado black belt. Marcos is a great instructor who gives everyone equal amount of time. Unlike other places were instructors have favorite students, Marcos makes sure that he works with everyone, often going around doing drills individually with everyone in class to make sure that we all get it. But the instruction goes beyond Marcos and Hugo, as advanced students are helpful in working with new students as well. There are no egos here and everyone is willing to work with one another. This is simply a great place for anyone that is serious about training in jiu jitsu at a high level.

I've been taking my son here for lessons for a few months and he has learned so much! It's been…read moreawesome seeing his growth in time he's been here. He was reluctant to participate the first few practices but the trainers are patient and great with him so now he's always excited when it's time to train. I can't recommend this place enough.

Shumba Combat Sports Academy is a fantastic gym to learn and train Brazilian jiu jitsu! In the…read moreranks of the most knowledgeable, technical, personable people I know, Thompson is the Best of the Best! No one will want to see you succeed more than Thompson and he pushes you toward achieving your goals not just in the sport, but more importantly in LIFE! If you are a seasoned grappler looking to cross train, new to the area and looking for a home gym, or a brand new beginner with a desire to train in martial arts, Shumba is the last stop in your search!

From the owner: We cater to all levels of your Jiu-Jitsu journey and your personal goals. We are a tight knit team…read moreand help each other to excel, on and off the mats.

I highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu! The facility is great, but honestly, nothing compares to the…read morecoaches. They meet every child right where they are--whether they're confident and experienced or just starting out--and they know how to bring out the best in them. What I appreciate most is that they're teaching so much more than Jiu-Jitsu. Our kids are learning discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance, and how to handle challenges both on and off the mat. The coaches genuinely care about the kids and invest in them as individuals. We couldn't be happier with our experience here. If you're looking for a place where your kids can learn Jiu-Jitsu while also developing real-life skills and character, this is it!

Classes were great. Make sure you read the fine print if you decide to sign up. When the time…read morecomes to cancel your membership they will charge you for an additional 2 months on the back end.

We went today for a trial run, I wasn't expecting much (just bc my daughter is a toddler& hasn't…read moretruly been in a real class setting) and wasn't sure how she'd do with the group setting and "following" the teacher! And she did so good, and seemed to genuinely enjoy being there! We decided to sign her up immediately, super excited to see what the future holds for our little! She keeps asking when her next class is already and it's only been one day... Thanks Poland's! & mama, you are so informative; we felt so welcomed!!

This Martial Arts studio has always been a wonderful release for any negativity I might be…read moreharboring. Mr. Poland, the head instructor, is a very supportive teacher--great with kids, and he's taught me how to defend myself like a pro. I've found myself coming out on top in several altercations since the beginning of my training, and I've trained my arms and legs to be powerful lethal weapons under him alone! I now help teach as part of the Delta Team, his right hand students who assistant instruct.

This place resides in a quiet area, has clean restrooms, onsite vending machine, tiny parking lot,…read moreand a huge floor matt. The gal that does the registration can't seem to explain why the registration, down payment, are ridiculously high, so you are left pondering why are you going to invest over 2000k in a contract two day 40min training camp whose head coach by the name Story can't even introduce himself? The head coach left a single purple belt student alone with 15 kids- most who were there for the very first time- so the whole free trial became a huge WTF experience. My kid kept being tossed by another experience kid, so naturally, he was a human throwing bag. I ended enrolling my kids at Gracie's Barra by Wilshire, 1000 time's better than this place and cheaper.

Stay away from this gym and all the tournaments that they host…read more They hosted a terrible tournament that turned out to be a huge money grab. They have another tournament in Oct, but do not go especially if you are a women. Not only were there not enough women competitors, but I didn't have anyone in my division and they still refused to refund me. The same thing happened to another girl who was in a weight class below me. They simply forgot about her until she reminded them that she would like to participate in a different division. A lot of guys got robbed of their matches too. Some waited for hours only to have 1 match! What was even more tacky is that they had to pull out their own "referees" to help participate in those competition because there wasn't enough people. The owner, Chris Story, (can't believe someone like him is a black belt with his personality) was extremely condescending when I flat out said that I don't want to negotiate, I just want my refund. He offered credit, but honestly, hell no. We won't be back. Terrible facility: in the middle of PO'DUNK USA (nowhere), no A/C, no water fountain, no on-site medical supplies They do not honor their own rules: - Some people had to weigh in with gi's on and some people didn't - They did not have double elimination. Some people had it, and others only had 1 match. They guaranteed double elimination but half the people in my academy got short changed and only 1 match Something has to be said about a business who is so short sighted and not willing to refund customers. All they want is your money, but I hope their brand and reputation will eventually catch up with them. I know many of us won't be returning to compete at his shitty tournaments.