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Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton

5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Carrollton, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule machadomethodcarrollton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 469-465-9426

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 11 mentions

“Coach Malik 7 pm class and coach corey 11 am class are the best classes I’ve came too , bringing my daughter as well she loves the 5:30 PM class”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Words cannot describe how much confidence and self defense this program can do to an individual.”

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🔓 Open Gym 2 mentions

“I was able to attend an open mat on New Year’s Eve.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 28 mentions

“I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 188 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Coach Malik 7 pm class and coach corey 11 am class are the best classes I’ve came too , bringing my daughter as well she loves the 5:30 PM class”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 23 mentions

“I was in the area for work and I went to a few drop in classes and everyone was very friendly, Coach Cory is a great instructor.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Coach Malik 7 pm class and coach corey 11 am class are the best classes I’ve came too , bringing my daughter as well she loves the 5:30 PM class”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Couple that with the positive and respectful culture, clean environment, and innovative highly technical instruction and you've got CMJJ.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“The environment is humble, friendly, and focused on helping everyone grow — not just as martial artists, but as people.”

From the reviews

Carlos Machado is known for his excellent jiu-jitsu. The coaches are very knowledgeable and keep the classes interesting. Professor Brad Scott is one of the best coaches in the business. He genuinely cares that you get better. If you want great Jiu-Jitsu and to really be challenged this is the place you want to go.

★★★★★ — Daryl, Jan 2020

I’ve only been training jiu-jitsu for about two years off and on, so I can only speak from the perspective of a beginner white belt. But I can say this: every single person I’ve met at Machado Jiu-Jitsu has been genuinely good, respectful, and encouraging. This gym is extremely accepting.

★★★★★ — Matt, Dec 2025

This is a great gym I highly recommend. I was in the area for work and I went to a few drop in classes and everyone was very friendly, Coach Cory is a great instructor. He takes time to make sure everyone is doing the technique right and he explains everything very well.

★★★★★ — Ted, Jan 2026

This gym is one my absolute favorite places to be. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating to all levels of BJJ. This gym is producing high level competition athletes as well as the weekday warriors who are there to bash bodies. I highly recommend if you are interested in BJJ to come and take a class.

★★★★★ — William, Nov 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton

Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first muay thai class at Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton

2201 Midway Rd Apt 312, Carrollton, TX75006

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