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Brazilian Top Team Deep East
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Nacogdoches, 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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brazilian-top-team-deep-east.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 299-4950
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He creates an environment where everyone feels welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
“He’s also been teaching kids’ Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years, instructing hundreds of young students in essential self-defense techniques that build confidence and awareness for life.”
“They also offer a women’s only class on Friday’s which is a great option for women to start leaning self defense and ease into training!”
“Jojo has long taught practical self-defense to everyday students and law enforcement officers from Round Rock PD, Austin PD, Homeland Security, and Texas State Troopers.”
Other martial arts here
“He’s helped both me and my son grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also dedicating his time and energy to guide my son Nolan, who’s truly passionate about boxing.”
“He’s helped both me and my son grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also dedicating his time and energy to guide my son Nolan, who’s truly passionate about boxing.”
“I’m really grateful to be part of this gym and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into jiu jitsu / MMA.”
What members say
“Jojo for the last few years while he coach at BTT Austin, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best coaches and people I’ve ever met.”
“He creates an environment where everyone feels welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
“Breier and Jojo together can foster a family environment while you learn a value, lifelong skill in a way that is digestible and fun.”
“He’s also been teaching kids’ Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years, instructing hundreds of young students in essential self-defense techniques that build confidence and awareness for life.”
“I have had multiple BJJ and MMA fights under him and he has had me well prepared for all of them.”
“Professor Jojo Mairena Davila brings years of passion and dedication to authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Nacogdoches, TX.”
From the reviews
I trained under Jojo for 6 years at his gym in Austin, and I can confidently say his new academy in Nacogdoches carries the same exceptional standard. Jiu-Jitsu, the “gentle art,” is all about controlling an opponent without causing harm, a mastery that takes immense dedication.
Jojo is truly gifted as a kids’ coach. When our daughter turned 6, I started looking for a BJJ gym because 1. It’s known for being effective even if you’re smaller and 2. I wasn’t interested in having her punch air and break flimsy boards, which I feel gives people a false sense of confidence.
Been training with Professor Jojo since 2023. He is one of the greatest teachers I have ever met! Most, if not all teachers I’ve met before, focus on getting the material out instead of making sure the material is received by the student; no different than the popular trope of “listening to respond” vs “listening to…
Prof. JoJo is truly one of a kind! His dedication, passion, and energy he puts into the sport of jiu jitsu has made a lasting impact on every one of his students. My daughter, now 14 y.o. has trained under JoJo for many years and has loved every minute of it because of him.
New to muay thai? Start at Brazilian Top Team Deep East
Brazilian Top Team Deep East comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Brazilian Top Team Deep East
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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.