About a year ago, I knew it was time to take my health and fitness seriously. When your gut walks into the room five minutes before you do, it’s time for a change! After being encouraged to consider Texarkana Jiu-Jitsu by a friend, a decided to give it a shot. I can honestly say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, the encouragement and camaraderie I’ve experienced from everyone has been fantastic. I’ve dropped 25lbs so far and become much more intentional with my diet. Jiu-Jitsu has changed the way I approach many things. If you’re looking to make a change, Jiu-Jitsu will change you!
I have been training at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu for nearly 2 years. It is the best place to train no matter what your physical condition is. It’s a family friendly place for people of all ages.
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu welcomed me with open arms. The ladies there took me in and have been the best at helping me build confidence. Marc (Coach) has an enormous amount of knowledge and skill. His instructions are precise and easy to follow. The best part is that the group as a whole wants you to learn and get better. You are not a burden as a newbie.
If you are interested in training, I highly recommend coming to Texarkana Jiu-Jitsu! They work with all skill levels… which mine was no skill. Great coaches and teammates that make you feel like family! My son and I both train and love it!! It has helped him learn to be more disciplined and focused! You will not be disappointed!
3 months in and it just keeps getting better every class! My 13 year old son and I absolutely love the journey we are on with Texarkana Brazilian JiuJitsu. The atmosphere is phenomenal! No ego’s on the mat only respect and the drive to see each other succeed! You will meet people from all walks of life on the mat and learn something from them each and every time. The first two months were tough due to my lack of physical conditioning but the drills and free rolling have changed that. I feel better physically and mentally. I love the changes I see in my son in his confidence and his desire to train as much as he can. Our journey has only just begun and we are both looking forward to it. If your considering checking Texarkana Brazilian JiuJitsu out we highly recommend it. Swing by and check it out who knows you might join us on our journey.
If your looking for life’s next challenge or think your the toughest person on the block. Then this is the place for you there is a wealth of skill, knowledge and a more than welcoming atmosphere to crush your ego but not your soul!
I walked into Texarkana Jiu Jitsu in February. I didn't know that my life would change that night. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. No big egos. Just really cool people training together. I've lost 50 lbs in four months, and off medication. This gym has literally saved my life. If you want to learn the most effective martial art from a great, knowledgeable coach, Marc Hagebusch is your guy. There isn't another gym around where you'll train under a 3rd degree black belt. Give Texarkana Jiu Jitsu a try. It WILL change your life too!
Great instructor and a very nice facility.
Jiu Jitsu helps with more than just a martial arts skill. The instructors and members of the class will help your confidence, cardio, and much more. Highly recommend.
Great people doing something outstanding for their community. Respected leaders in their industry. Humble helpful and professional.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great way to get fit, stay fit and healthy – for people of all ages. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for fitness, self defense, confidence, stress relief, and more! Martial arts training improves cardiovascular health, making it an excellent complement to regular exercise. In addition to being a great aerobic workout, […]
2 Kinds Of People! It’s a crazy time for sure! The world is divided right now into 2 groups… those that are making resolutions and those that are making fun of them. It’s never a bad idea to think about what you want to achieve, develop a plan, and get started to make it happen. […]
The Truth About Goals and Achievement. There’s an old Steven Seagal movie, “Marked For Death.” What can I say, I’m a lifelong martial artist so I’ve watched all kinds of martial arts movies. The movie joined the rest of Seagal’s movies in making Aikido look both cool and effective. In the real world let’s just […]
This is a post that I wrote on my Health blog. It still has the links from my other site in it for additional info about different health related issues relevant to the post. I’m sharing it here because it’s a question that I have often been asked… “I have this injury or health challenge, […]
The question comes up so often in regards to BJJ and self defense… “Why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so effective in a fight?” BJJ can be very effective in a fight for many reasons including… Most people do not have basic competence in the grappling range of combat although most do have at least limited […]
Should I learn BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in Texarkana? It really depends on you! What are your goals for training? Are you looking to get in shape, develop self defense, reduce stress, take up a new positive hobby? … What do you enjoy doing? Are you wanting to compete in […]
Often we watch an athlete perform at the highest level on ‘game’ day. We don’t see or think about the massive effort that’s occurred behind the scenes day after day for so many years. No success in anything happens without persistent effort over long periods of time. Everyone… every man, woman, and child have incredible potential within […]
I’ve previously written about how martial arts classes can help kids be less destructive. They learn how to control their bodies. Now, I want to talk about a related issue. Any parent of young kids knows that their energy seems boundless. It can be a challenge to keep up! Many parents end the day exhausted […]
This is a great story about overcoming tragedy through martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training offers so many benefits for people beyond self defense. Training helps people improve their lives by helping them become more confident, developing positive habits, getting in shape, and getting to hang out with great people. This […]
A question asked in a martial arts group… “The legend says BJJ was created for the feeble in order to give them “a powerful” tool to defend themselves. In today’s world is this still relevant to hold such a claim?” Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s answer… Yes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is relevant, even more so in modern […]
Many Parents Put Their Kids In Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes To Help Them Develop Confidence, Fitness, and Self Defense Skills. Often their son or child is being bullied or just doesn’t seem to fit in with other kids. We can help! We work with kids to help them see that they are much more […]
Martial Arts Helps Kids Develop Coordination and Athleticism… Even If They Aren’t Naturally Athletic At All! Kids come in all shapes, sizes, and attributes. Some kids seem to be born with natural grace and athletic ability. Other kids struggle with physical coordination and athletics. Anything they achieve in terms of physical fitness requires more work […]
Childhood Weight Gain and Obesity Are Becoming A Serious Problem Threatening the Health of Our Kids in Texarkana. There’s no denying that childhood obesity has become a problem. There are so many reasons for the problem. Kids spend their time playing video games instead of running around outside and the lack of activity has caused […]
Does Your Child Need A Supportive, Educational, and Fun Activity? Learning Martial Arts Teaches Young Kids Life Skills, Confidence, Discipline, Focus and More While They Get In Shape and Have A Lot Of Fun! Young children are curious and active with a lot of energy. Martial arts are a great way to harness their […]
Kids Self Defense, Anti-Bullying, and Self Confidence Boosting Classes in Texarkana! Kids Working Standup Judo Techniques at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and it’s mother art, Judo, are exceptionally effective for kids to develop self defense that they can use without getting injured or even having to hurt the other child with punching and […]
Kids Get Fitter, Improve Muscle Tone, and Strength with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu! Kids (and adults!) training martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, get a great aerobic workout. What might surprise you is that it improves muscle tone, coordination, athleticism, and strength too! Many people associate building muscle strength and tone with […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness Reopens With NEW Kids and Adult Kickboxing Classes! The TX Governor laid out a plan to reopen businesses that had been closed due to the coronavirus. According to this plan, we’re reopening on the 18th! 😊 We will reopen with some mandatory changes initially of limiting class size, having parents […]
Martial Arts For Self Defense. Here’s the truth, anything can work in a fight for several reasons that are mostly dependent on the fact that most people can’t fight at all. Experienced martial artists that are very skilled are very unlikely to get into a fight. There aren’t too many martial arts schools like “Cobra […]
Kid’s MMA and Kickboxing Classes! Exercise is incredibly important for kids (and the rest of us!). They need a little push and kids thrive on being challenged. Unfortunately, kids are getting less exercise even before the lockdowns… it’s worse for many right now because they aren’t getting out and playing enough, their extra-curricular sports […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, Other Martial Arts Schools, Fitness Gyms, and Health Clubs are closed currently until 4/13/20 due to the coronavirus (COVID19). 1. We are offering online training for our students (Texarkana Jiu Jitsu). If you are a parent of a child in our kid’s class or an adult in our adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]
A Brief History Of Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu is proud to have brought so many different types of martial arts and fitness training to Texarkana for the first time. In 1999, we brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Judo to Texarkana. This was at a time when Texarkana had 2 choices for martial […]
Why All Parents Should Put Their Son Or Daughter In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. All sports have benefits for kids generally including fitness, socialization, and mental toughness. Jiu Jitsu offers these benefits plus many unique to training in this martial art. Jiu Jitsu helps kids develop real confidence by overcoming challenges daily on the mat proving […]
Solving Bullying To A Large Degree Comes Down To Just ONE Thing… Helping A Child Develop Confidence In Themselves… And That Changes Everything! “I found confidence, strength, and courage.” Previously bullied girl find Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and doesn’t only stop bullying but transforms her life. Confidence must be earned. It can’t be given. It’s through […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very powerful way to help kids develop confidence, fitness, and ability to overcome obstacles both on and off the mat. Often we think about Jiu Jitsu martial arts training as It’s not simply about fighting or learning to protect ourselves even though that’s part of it, there’s much more to […]
The Shocking Rise In Childhood Obesity. Overweight and obese kids face so many challenges… from physical health problems to mental well being challenges. Our kids need to change. This is all lifestyle driven. It doesn’t have to be this way. Exercise is one of the key components missing from most kids lives today. Many parents […]
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to meet Larry Winget and hear him give a presentation on success and achievement. If you haven’t heard of him, he is an author (a 5 time New York Times/Wall Street Journal bestselling author), speaker, and television personality. (A&E’s Big Spender, Fox News, Fox Business, …) Larry Winget […]
Our kids really need to become much more active. So many are significantly overweight and also have poorly developed postural musculature and coordination. These kids are a ticking time bomb for major future health crisis (diabetes, heart disease, …), as well as, extremely high risk of injury and a life of pain. It’s not their […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gives Girls Confidence, Fitness, The Ability To Defend Themselves, Plus So Much More! Learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very important skill for a daughter to develop in today’s world where your daughter may very likely be put into a bad situation where she needs it. Here are a few stats that […]
We Are Built To Learn and Adapt To Our Obstacles Each Time Becoming A Little Better. Getting past each challenge makes us a little better at the next thing life throws at us. It’s really remarkable how we can always improve. Seneca, the stoic philosopher, on how overcoming challenges is a requirement for happiness. In […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is A Phenomenal Way For Men and Women To Get In Shape Without Going To The Gym Or The Mind-Numbing Task Of Running For Hours. The less taken and more effective path to getting into shape. There are unique advantages to training in martial arts like Jiu Jitsu. Fitness, losing weight, […]
What’s The Best Way To Get In Shape In Texarkana? The real benefit of training Jiu Jitsu is that you actually have fun just simply following along in class. 👍 You don’t have to go do the mind numbing task of running endless miles or wandering around the gym trying to figure out what to […]
Often something seems impossible until you see someone else doing it then the only challenge is to believe you can also do it. So many adults tell us they want to start Jiu Jitsu but they’re too old or too out of shape.We have people in their 60s training with us. We’ve had so many […]
How To Prevent Your Child From Being Mental or Physical Bullied. We have to start looking at what typically happens to cause another child to become a bully. Bullying occurs to a large degree as a response to poor self image and poor self confidence in the bully. This is important to understand […]
Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts may be the “cure” to so many modern problems including fitness, confidence, stress, socialization, and more but what is also true is that the benefits of training carry over into every other part of your life whether you’re a child, teen, man, or woman. Don’t just go workout at the […]
Adults Get Fit, Reduce Stress, and Are Quickly Amazed At What They Can Really Accomplish. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers adults so many different benefits. Most people know it’s a great way to quickly get in shape, but what many don’t know is how it can transform every part of your life. There’s a real value […]
Martial Arts Are A Fun Activity For All Kids! Our kids aren’t getting enough exercise and this dramatically reduces their ability to deal with stress and causes so many problems for them. Their poor diets, heavy media use, and lack of exercise not only damages their physical health, but also devastates their self image often […]
Martial Arts As A Vehicle For Self Improvement. The value of challenging yourself and overcoming what you face is the path to becoming stronger mentally and physically. Unfortunately, growth doesn’t happen sitting on the couch eating chips and watching Netflix. Wait, this does cause growth, just of your waistline! Instead spend a little time every […]
Texarkana Martial Arts Classes In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Are Fun For The Kids… Which Makes It Easier To Get Them Involved In A Sport That Will Improve Their Fitness, Focus, and Confidence While They Learn How To Defend Themselves and How To Stop Bullies! “Play is often talked about as if it were […]
Are You Concerned About Your Daughter’s Safety? Every parent of a girl should seriously consider getting them started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because we live in a crazy world and it’s likely that at some point your daughter will very likely have to defend herself against a bigger, stronger, more aggressive attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Control, Discipline, Mental Toughness, and Achievement. Jiu Jitsu is about controlling and submitting an opponent by putting them in a position where they are forced to give up or suffer severe consequences. Interesting though that before you ever are able to control your opponent, you learn self control. You develop the […]
Martial Arts Training Improves Bone Density. MMA (Mixed Marital Arts) and Bone Density 🥊 MMA and football athletes had highest bone density out of the athletes measured. We’re kind of bummed they didn’t check Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, but are confident we too would dominate the lesser sports! 😉 The truth is that you must […]
Happy Veteran’s Day to everyone that has served and all those that support them! Hey, this is Marc Hagebusch, 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Head Coach of Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, and a proud Veteran of the US Army. This was a picture from my time spent with these great people in the Army […]
Kids often get bullied and fairly often get in physical fights. Discover how to ensure your child can protect themselves with the secret of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to prevent your son or daughter from being bullied or beaten up. They really need the confidence that they can defend themselves… and often that’s all it takes […]
When can my son or daughter start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? This is one of the most common questions that we get. In our martial arts program at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, we start the kids at age 4. We offer different classes based on the child’s age so that each group gets the right instruction […]
What’s Best, Judo or BJJ for Self Defense? Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) are both very closely associated grappling based martial arts that can be highly effective in self defense. There are some differences based on the rules of sport competition as to how training focuses on different things. There’s also a significant […]
What Our Kids Martial Arts Classes Can Do For Your Son Or Daughter.. Our kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts classes in Texarkana offer a wide variety of benefits for you and your child including… self confidence, physical fitness, anti-bullying, self discipline, and self defense. Here’s another often overlooked benefit of training Jiu Jitsu… If […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu builds confident, fit champions that aren’t just great martial artists but they learn how to win in the sport of life! Kids develop the skills that they need to succeed both on the mat and off. The physical skills that the kids learn in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class help them get in […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Men and Women (Kids too!). We have a great group of people that show up to train most nights, week in and week out, getting better, always improving their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques and their fitness. People train from all walks of life – from students, school teachers, […]
Parents put Kids in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts classes for different reasons… Some because their child is being picked on or bullied, others because they want their child to be more active (and have discovered that it’s hard to get them to do other sports), others because they want to increase their child’s confidence, […]
Taking A Stand For Yourself. The Mental Game Of Achievement. Developing Perseverance for Success On and Off The Mats. I recently watched was an old classic, Rocky. In Rocky, Rocky was fighting Apollo Creed and getting beat up for the first several rounds. After a round, Rocky wobbles back to his corner and is getting […]
Jiu Jitsu is NOT just about becoming a killing machine. Jiu Jitsu offers that of course (lol), but so much more! Patrick’s Amazing Weight Loss Success, 84 lbs! Check out Patrick’s story with weight loss… 84 lbs! So many people try so many different things to lose weight without any real success. We see […]
Can you imagine how different our world would be if all kids learned the values and skills taught in martial arts? Martial artists develop discipline, respect, confidence, focus, fitness, and perseverance. These are characteristics that help everyone succeed at anything that they do in life whether it be in school, at work, in relationships, and […]
Women interested in self defense should train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. No other martial arts or self defense training is going to prepare a woman for an aggressive, larger male than Jiu Jitsu. Its extremely difficult for a smaller person to land the perfect shot on a much bigger person who wants to grab you and […]
Attention Texarkana Area Parents! Would you like to give your child an edge in school and life? Our Kids Martial Arts Program develop Fitness, Focus, Confidence, Respect, Goal Setting, Discipline, and more! Our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Program is designed to give your child exactly that… Our Martial Arts Program teaches kids self […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo are excellent compliments to one another which is why we train many Judo throws (as well as wrestling) at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu is an open system of martial arts that continues to evolve over time. The art is ‘alive‘ in that it changes and adapts. It has to […]
The new school year is here in Texarkana! Kids are getting back to school leaving kids and parents both trying to get used to the new schedule. Many parents look at various activities and sports to get their kids involved in during this time. It’s important to do so as there are many benefits to […]
Are You Concerned That Your Son or Daughter Doesn’t Get Enough Exercise? Our kids really need more exercise as a whole. The rise of electronic media, concerns about kid’s safety outside, and cuts to the school’s budgets have all contributed to kids becoming much more sedentary. Physical activity isn’t just important for physical development, but […]
Jiu Jitsu is the fastest growing martial art in the US. Here’s Why… Kids, Teens, Adult Men & Women are discovering that they can get involved in a martial art (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) that helps them quickly develop confidence, self defense, fitness, mental toughness, and a lot more! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is A Highly Effective […]