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.
“I’m thinking about doing martial arts and I don’t know if I should do Karate or Jiu Jitsu. Any suggestions?” “Should I train Karate or Jiu Jitsu?” Many people looking to get started in a martial art don’t know what different styles offer or how they might train so that they can choose an art […]
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 about Jiu Jitsu submissions… “In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which technique is usually the hardest to pull off the Arm Bar, the Triangle Choke or a Choke Hold? I know it depends in the fighter, like how Ronda is very good at arm bars, but in general for most people…?” I don’t necessarily […]
The Truth About Self Defense… Recently I was discussing ‘street‘ techniques for self defense with one of our BJJ black belts at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu. I mentioned a old video that showed a Gracie fighting someone in a backyard. The opponent had apparently tried to do something dirty. I don’t remember if it were a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A common question that many people worry about… How do you counter multiple attackers using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? … with some difficulty but let me ask you a question, how often do you get in a fight with multiple attackers? Most people never have this happen, so it doesn’t seem to be a high priority […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]