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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Submissions for Self Defense, MMA, and Grappling. One of the fundamental positions and attacks in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to get to the opponent’s back and attack with a rear naked choke (AKA the lion killer choke). A choke is the best way to end a fight. You can put your opponent […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Purpose Of MMA gloves. Over 20 years ago, the first MMA gloves were worn in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At July 27th, 1997 at UFC 14 was the first time MMA gloves were required by the competitors. Gloves change many aspects of an MMA match. The gloves reduces some superficial cuts. It looks less […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]