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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]