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, […]
Rank In BJJ and Other Ju Jitsu Martial Arts Often when a person begins training in martial arts they are interested in better understanding rank. Even before starting a program, a person may wonder what the rank of the instructors or other students means. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, rank is primarily determined by performance within […]
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 […]
Many people ask if Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has any stand up grappling. In BJJ competition, the matches start standing. Yes, some people pull guard in jiu jitsu competition especially in the lighter weight classes. As far as training goes, the amount and the type of stand up grappling varies considerably from gym to gym. Most […]
A recent question on Quora that Coach Marc Hagebusch answered… How necessary is it to learn Judo to be competitive in the Gi BJJ? I want to answer this in 2 ways. You can definitely be successful in Gi BJJ competition without learning judo. Modern Jiu Jitsu often involves pulling guard which does not require […]
It feels awesome to set challenging goals and nail them! You know how good it feels to set your sights on a goal and then achieve it. It’s empowering and invigorating. Hitting goals and overcoming challenges is not just a matter of chance. Goal-setting is an important life skill that serves everyone and is especially […]
In another blog post, I told you that persistence is one of the five core tenets of our martial arts program. It’s a must for kids to learn to fulfill their obligations and stick to their commitments – But what makes them want to do that? In martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we attribute […]
I hear it all the time. A parent walks into my school to meet with me, and the first question they ask is… Will my child get hurt doing martial arts? It’s a good question to ask , it’s important. Injuries are part of life. They can happen anywhere and certainly in any activity… but […]
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 […]
Escaping from the tyranny of mount to freedom and happiness. A special 4th of July video post, lol. #TexarkanaJiuJitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #gfteam
Our head coach years ago with Olympic gold medalist, Mark Shultz. Wrestling is an important part of Jiu Jitsu. Many wrestling techniques have been adopted into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The growth of ADCC no gi rules events in addition to MMA have fueled even more wrestling utilization in Jiu Jitsu. #TexarkanaJiuJitsu #BrazilianJiuJitsu #gfteam
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 […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu flashback! 9 years ago @ Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. In this picture some have quit, moved on, or moved. 3 of the lower belts pictured here are now BJJ black belts. It’s crazy that our small town has a gym, Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, that has 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts training regularly […]
The mount is a terrible position to be in whether you’re in a fight, an MMA match, training or competing in grappling. Mount Escape Discussion – Sequences of Freeing Legs, Bridging and Shrimping. This is an important discussion about escaping/getting out of the mount. What to do to escape mount, when to do it, and […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-y9OUbkuSI&feature=youtu.be This video shows a quick transition from Mount to S-Mount into an offside armbar. The S-Mount is a type of Mount where your opponent carries a lot of your weight on their chest forcing them to be defensive. It’s a great position to attack submissions and transition to the back. TexarkanaJiuJitsu.com Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]
How To Develop Mental Toughness and Confidence In Kids. It’s time to talk about another core tenet of martial arts. In many ways, this tenet brings all the other tenets together – and it explains why kids who study martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu achieve more at home, in school, in other sports, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Being Bullied Is Devastating For Kids. Bullying has been in the news often over the last few years. Hardly a day passes without there being a story about a child who was at the receiving end of bullying. Sadly bullying can have devastating consequences. When we look at the problem of bullying, it’s important to […]
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu effective in a real fight? Here, Bas Rutten, explains a little about why it is a bad idea to resort to certain tactics when you are in a inferior position against a superior grappler. Being in a superior position allows you to determine how the fight will end and will give […]
“Does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Work In A Street Fight?” It depends. Great answer, I know! What does it depend upon? It depends on the situation and the practitioner BUT let’s look at how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is important in a fight. The best approach is to not fight and leave if at all possible. Unfortunately, […]
5 Key Core Tenets of Martial Arts at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Martial arts instructors talk about core tenets, things that dictate our behavior inside and outside of class. These are things that we teach our students. Their value goes far beyond martial arts instruction. In other words, these are life skills. There are five core […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Texarkana Jiu Jitsu!🦃 I want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving filled with good times, a great meal, and gratitude. As you prepare your Thanksgiving celebration and gather your friends, family and loved ones, don’t forget to take a moment to spend a few moments reflecting on […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Origins… Hey this is head coach, Marc Hagebusch of Texarkana Jiu Jitsu! I want to talk about my early journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1995. I had been training and competing in Judo at the time under Vince Tamura. I discovered that Carlos Machado (a […]
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 […]
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗔 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 This is a message from a parent of a past student. Kross trained Jiu Jitsu with us for some time before moving out of town. His son was recently attacked by a larger kid who was trying to intimidate him. Kross took him down and controlled him without hurting […]
The Path To Improvement, Challenges, and Overcoming Adversity. It’s hard to get started in a new sport, hobby, or habit but it’s often even more difficult to continue to improve in anything as you encounter challenges. At Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, we work with the kids, teens, men, and women that come into our program with […]
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 […]
What age is the best time to start my child at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu? Texarkana parents often ask us when they can start their son or daughter training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At Texarkana Jiu Jitsu, we start kids at 4 years old although not all kids are ready to start as soon as they turn […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and The UFC. Royce Gracie Wins 3 Out Of The 1st 4 UFCs Proving The Effectiveness Of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Against Other Martial Arts. On November 12th of 1993, a young Royce Gracie stepped into the octagon to show the world what happens in a one on one fight when one person […]
The early days of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Texarkana. This picture was taken June 2003, 4 years after Coach Marc Hagebusch started teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and judo in Texarkana. It shows some of our earliest students working on some techniques over 15 years ago. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, […]
What We Achieve Is Largely Dependent On What We Believe About Ourselves. I realize this sounds like an abstract concept that doesn’t apply in our own lives, but bear with me for a moment as I explain. It’s an interesting thing where basically our confidence translates into taking bigger actions that lead to having greater […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Head Coach, 4th Degree Black Belt Marc Hagebusch, teaches a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Little Rock. This was a great time with our fellow Grappling Fight Team friends at Westside MMA in Little Rock Arkansas! If you’re in the Little Rock area and interested in martial arts training whether it’s Brazilian […]
Royce Gracie Introduces The World To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Winning UFC 1. November 12th of 1993, Royce Gracie stepped into the UFC octagon to prove to the world what his family already knew…that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would defeat any other style of martial art in a one on one match. Royce was very young and […]
Martial Arts have traditionally been associated with lifelong learning with martial artists continually working to improve themselves. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, really embodied this idea. Jigoro Kano asked to be buried in his white belt to be remembered as a learner and not a master. This was despite the fact that he was […]
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 […]
Martial Arts, Function Versus Flash. Often in the media like movies, we see various flashy martial arts movements that look cool and are made to look effective with the actors. In a real life situation, fights (self defense) or even sport competitions (MMA for example), it’s the basic fundamentals from combat oriented martial arts that […]
Has your child been bullied, gotten into fights, or lacks self confidence? Kids often experience both bullying and physical attacks. One of the greatest reasons is that the bullied child, like the bullying child, lacks self confidence. This is perceived as weakness by the bullier and so makes them more likely to pick on the […]
GFTeam wins overall team at Conway AGF yesterday. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu brings a small team to AGF Conway yesterday performing well and brings home… 6 gold medals 2 silver medals and 5 bronze medals Great work GFTeam Texarkana! Visit Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s facebook page for pictures of the competition this past Saturday. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations Garrett on earning Student of the Month against some tough competition in our Kids Jiu Jitsu Program! Garrett has been training for about over 2 years. He always comes to class with a smile and a desire to become a great Jiu Jitsu martial artist. He is consistently focused in training and a good […]
Lorenzo is our Little Samurai student of the month for October! Lorenzo has been training for 12 months. He rarely misses a class, is usually one of the first kids to show up and is always ready to train! He’s a model student that is kind, polite, and is a great jiu jitsu partner. He […]
If you are looking for a “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Near Me,” in Texarkana you’ve come to the right place! We specialize in helping Texarkana kids, teens, adult men and women get started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (often referred to as “BJJ” or Gracie Jiu Jitsu due to the Gracie’s influence on spreading the martial art). […]
One-legged Wrestler, Anthony Robles, Wins NCAA Wrestling National Title, matches. This is an old story from 2011, but one that is well worth re-visiting and telling again. Achievement Starts With Having The Right Mindset. Individual Sports have a unique advantage over team sports like football, basketball, soccer, etc. Even though those sports offer many benefits […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s adult class practicing a basic skill, armbar from the guard. You’ve probably seen UFC matches where a fighter gets taken down but is able to win from the bottom using this devastatingly effective submission. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an important part of MMA that every day people can take up at any […]
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 […]
GFTeam Black Belt Rodolfo Vieira Remains Undefeated in MMA. The Blackbelt Hunter adds another to his list. Vieira submits Piechota in his Octagon debut! #UFCUruguay pic.twitter.com/oJe0MQml9n — UFC (@ufc) August 11, 2019 Vieira chokes out his tough, experienced opponent and fellow BJJ black belt Oskar Piechota at UFC Uruguay last night. Vieira won by arm […]
There is an honesty to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. All the combat sports have it. We’ll explain in this short post what’s a ‘combat sport‘ martial art versus a traditional martial art. Combat Sports versus Traditional Martial Arts. There are so many different styles of martial arts from karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, and krav […]
Last night at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Steve McGough earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not like many other martial arts. Every belt is earned through practice and achievement on the mat learning the techniques and being able to apply them against a resisting opponent. We don’t punch and kick […]
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s Two New Women Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belts! Last night at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu Nadia Fryer and Christina Givens were awarded their purple belts! A purple belt is a real achievement in Jiu Jitsu that requires a lot of training over several years. A purple belt is the midpoint to black belt. […]
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 […]
Congratulations Emily, Kids Jiu Jitsu Student of the Month! Emilee has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a little over one year. Emilee trains in our kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. She has proven herself to be both disciplined and motivated each and every class demonstrating the qualities of a true martial artist. Emilee […]
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 […]