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WE HAVE 3 LOCATIONS IN THE DALLAS FORT WORTH AREA TO SERVE YOU:

COLLEYVILLE, HURST, AND BEDFORD

GET READY TO EMBARK ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

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We are the only official Jean Jacques Machado Affiliate Academy in the State of Texas.
Our academy offers world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for kids and adults of all ages.
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TESTIMONIALS

What our students are saying

"Amazed at the level of detail"

"We love JJ Machado DFW! Coach Eric is a great instructor - both my husband and 5 year old goes here and I'm amazed at the level of detail and explanation he provides when teaching the young ones. Awesome place to learn Jiu Jitsu for both beginners and advanced levels!" - Shelah Bacallan

"The coaches are top notch"

"I’ve been training at the Colleyville location for over a year now. Before I officially joined the gym, I would occasionally stop by to check it out. It’s an excellent place to train with a variety of training partners, and the coaches are top-notch. The facilities are also clean and well-maintained. Overall, it’s a great place to train." - Jacob Capetillo

"Classes are second to none"

"Professor Eric and his team are WORLD CLASS! The adult classes and kids classes are second-to-none! Highly highly recommend! - Nic Shimonek

"Wonderful place to train"

"Great place fantastic instructors and all together wonderful place to train. Eric is an amazing and knowledgeable instructor and made me feel extremely welcome.." - Peter Panicker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Master Jean Jacques Machado?

Master Jean Jacques Machado is an 8^th degree black belt and he is a cousin to the Gracie Family, the founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Master Jean Jacques is living legend in the Jiu Jitsu community and he is widely considered as one of the best Jiu Jitsu practitioners and teachers of all time. Master Jean Jacques Machado is Professor Eric Acha’s teacher.

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Traditional Jiu Jitsu was practiced in Japan and was the unarmed method of combat for the samurai. Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art. In the early 1900’s Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese born Jiu Jitsu fighter, immigrated to Brazil. He taught members of the Gracie Family the art of Jiu Jitsu and the Gracie family modified the original version of the art. The result, through decades of study and testing, is now known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Why train Jiu Jitsu?

Jiu Jitsu is one of the most effective martial arts on the planet. It is an amazing tool for self-defense. However, the training method can be rigorous both physically and mentally. Jiu Jitsu requires the mind and body to work together. The harmony of the mind body connection leads to a workout like no other. Jiu Jitsu not only improves your physical state, it improves your mental state as well.

Why choose Jiu Jitsu over Karate / Tae Kwon Do / Krav Maga?

All martial arts are beneficial. Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art and the training method is such that you can practice at or near full power without hurting your partner. It is very difficult to practice a striking art at full power without seriously injuring yourself or you’re your partner. It is not about the art. It is about the training method.

What Is No Gi Jiu Jitsu?

Jiu Jitsu is traditionally practiced in the Gi, a traditional Japanese uniform consisting jacket and loose fitting pants. No Gi Jiu Jitsu is practiced without the traditional uniform and is similar to wrestling with submissions allowed.