Extremely happy that my kids are here. Excellent coaches and professor. Lots of things offered for…read morethe whole family.

From the owner: Gracie Barra is no ordinary martial arts organization. Students enjoy access to over 1000 Gracie…read moreBarra Schools worldwide, professional-quality Jiu-Jitsu gear and online resources to further their training. We promote a holistic perspective to Jiu-Jitsu, including physical and mental wellness. All GB Schools are supervised by a Gracie Barra certified instructor, who supports students and helps each one achieve their potential through challenging training programs.

Traveled to Tyler for work. Spoke with John and came to the Wednesday open mat. Between John and…read morehis members at the academy, all around great people. Great rolls and very nice/welcoming. They train hard which is sometimes hard to find when traveling. I will definitely be back. OSS!

The Ethos crew welcomed me to a class free of charge when I was traveling through Tyler on a work…read moretrip. They were very hospitable and have a great facility. If you live in Tyler or find yourself in town they will take good care of you.

I looked at all available options in the area and Gracie Barra Tyler checked all the boxes. The…read morehead instructor, Professor Valerio, is literally world-class, the mats/facilities are always clean, the owner is focused on the students and quality of instruction, my fellow students are all helpful, and the availability of classes gives me several training options throughout the week. Great family friendly environment.

Scammers, don't listen to them and DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, 2 week trial is…read morenot free, they charge you the same amount as a month actually ($128) even though I was clear that I could not pay that, tried to steal it instead. I trust my bank more than you people, clearly shows a processed and unprocessed transaction below, make whatever excuse you need to sleep at night, you know what you're doing, I had to contact my bank in order to get a refund, they verified the merchant would not be refunding the amount unless I filed a claim, which doesn't support any of the information I was given. In short, you are lying to people whether you know it or not, might be why there are similar reviews up already, because my claim is being fought, whether this wants to be admitted or not.

My son, my buddy and I stopped by for a class while on vacation. Everyone there was very…read morehospitable, and welcoming. The structure of the class was fun, and unique. There was short rolling, then technique, followed by rolling, then more technique.l, and then finally an open mat. Everyone's jiu jitsu was solid, and the technique taught by Gary was effective. I'm thankful and appreciative of the this school and would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to train.

This is a great school I have been training with Gary for almost 3 years. Jiu Jitsu focuses on…read morelarge joint manipulation (submissions) and chokes. Extremely effective self defense and fun sport for people of all ages and body types. Great people here. Come train!

A great group of guys and gals! My perspective is from someone with some exposure to grappling,…read moreBJJ, and muay thai. Ion is lead by two Alan Shebaro BJJ black belts. Both have a solid game and are fantastic instructors as well. As of this review date, there is one purple belt, several blue belts, and a lot of white belts. The higher belt folks are patient with the white belts and don't try to smash you down...at first, lol. They feel you out and try to give you space to work a bit, then methodically break down your defenses and submit you, hehe. Ion also offers kickboxing, fitness, and children's courses. I think I will be a part of this BJJ family for a very long time and am telling everyone I know to give it a try!

From the owner: World Class Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing instruction. Sulphur Spring's one and only Jiu Jitsu/Kickboxing…read moretraining facility.

I highly recommend this place. The military has allowed me to train in many different places, and I…read moremust say this place is one of the best ever. From the moment I stepped in the doors I was treated like I had been training there for years. Everyone was very nice and made me feel welcomed. There are some very good people that train here, I think no matter if you are just starting off or have been training for years you will learn something from these guys, I know I learned a lot from the month I got to train here. Additionally, I have kids that train, so I watched a few of the kids class and I must say what I seen with this was amazing. The way Professor Marc and Taylor interact with the kids is exceptional. They really make sure the kids are enjoying their time while still learning. I seen a few things that I will bring back to the school I train

You've gotten this far and you are trying to decide whether to try Texarkana BJJ out. Quit thinking…read moreabout it and just do it. Coach Marc is very knowledgeable, friendly, and his lineage is top notch. The level of people on the mat is out of this world. Most nights there are two black belts walking around, and 3 or 4 brown belts. Beginners are more than welcome with new white belts trickling in all the time. They also have a fantastic kids program taught by Coach Taylor and Coach Lance, who started out in the kids program himself many years ago. You won't be sorry you came by!

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!

Best BJJ in the metroplex. They are amazing with kids and really have a family atmosphere. My…read moredaughter has been going for a good while and has taken a metal with every tournament she's been in. In the last one, she placed gold. We're so blessed to have them here in Rockwall.

316 is the real deal…read more I have both of my young sons (ages 7 and 5) training here, and I can honestly say--there's not a better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in the state of Texas. I know that's a bold statement, but it's the truth. The coaches at 3:16 are top-notch BJJ fighters with a wealth of knowledge. But here's what really sets them apart: they know how to teach. I've known a lot of people who are great at something, but they struggle to transfer that skill to others. That's not the case here. The team at 3:16 teaches through critical, rigorous training, all wrapped in genuine love and compassion. I've watched my boys grow--not just in skill, but in character. They're learning high-level jiu-jitsu, competing at a high level, and becoming better young men in the process. Because of that, at 43 years old, I decided to join 3:16 myself. So this part is for the men. Life, family, and business bring a lot of stress. I've turned to different things over the years to cope, but nothing helped quite like this. When you're on the mat, nothing else exists. You step into a mental space where the world's stresses melt away. It's the healthiest escape I've ever found. I highly recommend 3:16 to any man looking for a meaningful, effective way to deal with stress, anxiety, and fatigue. This place has done more for me--mentally, spiritually, and physically--than anything else ever has. I can't recommend 316 enough.

Good place to have your kids learn self defense! They provide great customer service!read more

From the owner: We offer a reality based self defense martial art. No set class times means you never miss a class…read more We individualize the training to the student to maximize potential. No belt testing fees. Free initial uniform.