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Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Lubbock, 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
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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- Website & schedule lubbockjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 806-217-7997
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 10–11 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 10–11 am, 12–1 pm, 5–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 10–11 am, 12–1 pm, 7–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructor is excellent - providing clear guidance and patient explanations that help beginners progress at their own pace.”
“I've visited other gyms and noticed you only get 15-30 minutes to spar, while at Lubbock Texas Jiujitsu you will get double that!”
“I didn’t want to be a live throw dummy for some up and coming MMA fighter.”
“Some Jiu Jitsu teachers focus on competitions and using the student to help get the teacher’s name out there, but they sacrifice self-defense training of the student.”
Other martial arts here
“Some Jiu Jitsu teachers focus on competitions and using the student to help get the teacher’s name out there, but they sacrifice self-defense training of the student.”
“I didn’t want to be a live throw dummy for some up and coming MMA fighter.”
What members say
“The best instructor, best environment, and constant growth in this gym!”
“He teaches everything in building blocks, so even if you have no experience you can jump in and start learning.”
“I was a former athlete and the competition and family aspect of sports was something I really look for and I definitely found it at Lubbock Jiu Jitsu!”
“I was a former athlete and the competition and family aspect of sports was something I really look for and I definitely found it at Lubbock Jiu Jitsu!”
“Some Jiu Jitsu teachers focus on competitions and using the student to help get the teacher’s name out there, but they sacrifice self-defense training of the student.”
“Some Jiu Jitsu teachers focus on competitions and using the student to help get the teacher’s name out there, but they sacrifice self-defense training of the student.”
From the reviews
Learning at this Academy has been extremely rewarding. As a student, I wanted to find a gym that would have technique and sparring, this has it. Roger explains everything and covers all areas of training with extensive and thorough demonstrations and teachings.
Went on a business trip into Lubbock. Gave Roger at West Texas a call and he welcomed me to the gym and the morning session. Great group of guys, well structured class. They really come down to your level and teach you. One of the guys stepped up and allowed Roger to walk around to guide others.
This coach is great. Some Jiu Jitsu teachers focus on competitions and using the student to help get the teacher’s name out there, but they sacrifice self-defense training of the student. This teacher is very thorough in how he teaches techniques. Highly recommend Coach Roger to anyone interested in self-defense.
I'd give more stars if I could, where do I begin?? This is the 3rd school I've trained at, and my best experience yet. I've had instructors who teach by the numbers and pound the techniques into you, I've had instructors that show you a technique once or twice then let you struggle with it for 20 min then move on....
New to muay thai? Start at Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Lubbock Jiu Jitsu Academy
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.
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