Best BJJ Gyms in Dallas: What Reddit Says
Dallas BJJ gyms ranked by Reddit mentions, with direct community quotes, drop-in details, and essentials for visitors, no-gi fans, and competitors.
Dallas is a massive metro and its BJJ scene reflects that - dozens of gyms spread across a city that takes 45 minutes to cross. We counted every Dallas gym mention across r/bjj threads, pulled the quotes worth reading, and matched the results against our gym directory. Twelve gyms earned Reddit signal; another ten are listed in our directory with no community coverage yet.
Quick Verdict
| Gym | Reddit mentions | +pos / -neg | Drop-in | Gi / No-Gi | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Top Team North Dallas | 7 | +3 / 0 | No | Gi + No-Gi | No-gi, regulars |
| Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy | 7 | +4 / 0 | - | Gi + No-Gi | No-gi |
| Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas | 6 | +3 / 0 | Yes | Gi + No-Gi | Drop-ins, no-gi |
| North Dallas Martial Arts | 6 | +3 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi |
| 10th Planet Dallas | 5 | +3 / 0 | Yes | Gi + No-Gi | Drop-ins, no-gi |
| Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas | 5 | +3 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi |
| Dallas Capoeira | 5 | +3 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi |
| Gracie Barra Cedar Hill | 5 | +1 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi, south suburb |
| Gracie Barra Southlake | 5 | +1 / 0 | Yes | Gi | Drop-ins, gi |
| Mohler MMA | 5 | +3 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi, boxing |
| Octagon MMA Dallas | 5 | +2 / 0 | - | Gi + No-Gi | No-gi, MMA cross-training |
| Gracie Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 3 | +1 / 0 | - | Gi | Gi, Plano |
Ranked by total mentions, then positive count. Drop-in and class format from our gym directory. ”-” means not listed.
Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
MG Dallas gets more direct, named praise in Reddit threads than any other single gym in the dataset. Two redditors called it out by name in a December 2024 thread asking for Dallas recommendations, both pointing specifically to head coach Rob.
“I’ve trained at a lot of places and MG Dallas is my favorite, by far. Great group of guys, highly technical, several awesome black belts and Rob is an awesome coach. Definitely drop in to check it out!”
“Yes! My friend Rob does an amazing job at MG Dallas!”
The same thread flagged it as leaning no-gi:
“marcello garcia mostly nogi.”
East Dallas, 5706 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 230 | marcelogarciadallas.com | Drop-in: yes | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile
Brazilian Top Team North Dallas
Tied for the most mentions in the dataset at 7. BTT North Dallas surfaced across multiple threads from 2019 through 2024, with 3 positive signals and none negative. No quotes in the dataset name it directly, but the consistent volume across years gives it the highest raw mention count.
Drop-ins are listed as no, so contact ahead if you are visiting.
Richardson, 670 N Coit Rd #2373 | bttnorthdallas.com | Drop-in: no | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile
Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy
Seven mentions, the highest positive count in the dataset at 4. One thread that surfaced Gracie ONE also included a recommendation for a neighboring option:
“Fortis MMA has to be one of the best”
That quote is about Fortis MMA, which is listed separately in our directory. The thread covered multiple strong Dallas options in the same conversation.
Preston Road, 11661 Preston Rd #186 | gracieone.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile
Octagon MMA Dallas
Two redditors name Octagon MMA directly, both citing specific coaches. Neil Melanson was flagged in a late-2024 thread; a 2018 post names Brazilian black belt Octavio as an instructor there.
“Where in Dallas? Dallas is huge. Most of the main ones have been mentioned but I’ll toss in Neil Melanson is at Octagon MMA now.”
“Octavio teaches at Octagon MMA. There is also Gracie Gym in Plano”
source, 2018 (2018 - coach lineups change; verify before visiting)
Irving, 124 Leslie St | octagonmma.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile
North Dallas Martial Arts
Six Reddit mentions across threads from 2018 to 2024, three positive, none negative. No quotes in the dataset name the gym directly.
Carrollton, 524 W Belt Line Rd #15 | northdallasmartialarts.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
10th Planet Dallas
Five mentions, three positive. Accepts drop-ins and lists both gi and no-gi in our directory, which is notable for a 10th Planet affiliate (the franchise is primarily no-gi - confirm the current schedule directly).
North Dallas, 11836 Judd Ct #332 | 10thplanetjjdallas.com | Drop-in: yes | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas
Five mentions, three positive. Alliance is one of the larger competition-oriented BJJ networks; the Dallas affiliate appeared in threads covering the city’s top options. No quotes name it directly in this dataset.
Royal Lane, 1901 Royal Ln #109 | alliancejiujitsudallas.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
Mohler MMA
Five mentions, three positive. Located in Deep Ellum, which puts it closest to the Dallas city core of any gym in this list.
Deep Ellum, 2909 Canton St Suite B | teammohler.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
Dallas Capoeira
Five mentions, three positive. Our directory lists a gi BJJ program here. The name references Capoeira, a separate Brazilian martial art - confirm the current BJJ offering before making the trip.
Far North Dallas, 13740 Midway Rd #714 | dallascapoeira.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
Gracie Barra Cedar Hill and Gracie Barra Southlake
Both sit at 5 mentions with only 1 positive each - the weakest positive ratio in the dataset. No quotes in the data directly evaluate either gym’s training environment.
Gracie Barra Southlake has confirmed drop-in availability, which gives it an edge for visitors who want a structured curriculum without prior contact.
Gracie Barra Cedar Hill: 329 N Hwy 67 Suite 220 | gbcedarhill.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
Gracie Barra Southlake: 2225 W Southlake Blvd Suite 435 | gbsouthlake.com | Drop-in: yes | Gi only | Full profile
Gracie Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Three mentions, one positive. A 2018 thread placed it as a secondary suggestion alongside Octagon MMA, specifically as the Plano option.
“Octavio teaches at Octagon MMA. There is also Gracie Gym in Plano”
source, 2018 (2018 - verify current details before visiting)
Richardson, 819 W Arapaho Rd Suite 18 | graciegymrichardson.com | Drop-in: not listed | Gi only | Full profile
More Dallas Gyms
These gyms appear in our directory but did not surface in the Reddit threads we scraped. That reflects data coverage, not gym quality.
Fortis MMA was called “one of the best” in a 2024 Dallas BJJ thread (source, 2024) but does not appear in our mention count data.
| Gym | Address | Drop-in | Gi / No-Gi | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Top Team Irving | 555 W Airport Fwy Suite 160 | - | Gi | Full profile |
| Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu | 2201 Midway Rd Apt 312 | Yes | Gi | Full profile |
| Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands | 10675 E NW Hwy Suite 2900 | - | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile |
| Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Mid Cities | 2843 Central Dr | Yes | Gi | Full profile |
| Corvo Martial Arts | 810 W Arapaho Rd Suite 66 | No | - | Full profile |
| Fortis MMA | 301 Texas St | Yes | Gi | Full profile |
| New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 7035 Greenville Ave #101a | - | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile |
| North South Jiu Jitsu | 2010 N Plano Rd #107 | - | Gi | Full profile |
| Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym | 6465 E Mockingbird Ln STE 350 | Yes | Gi + No-Gi | Full profile |
| Mohler MMA Grapevine/Southlake/Coppell | 201 Starnes St | - | - | Full profile |
Best for You
Dropping in as a visitor: Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas has the strongest direct Reddit endorsements in the dataset and confirmed drop-in availability. 10th Planet Dallas, Fortis MMA, and Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle are the other confirmed drop-in options.
Primarily no-gi: MG Dallas is singled out in Reddit data as running mostly no-gi. 10th Planet Dallas, Gracie ONE, Octagon MMA, New Concept BJJ, and Rio Jiu Jitsu also list no-gi in our directory.
Visiting the suburbs: BTT North Dallas covers the Coit Road corridor in Richardson. Gracie Barra Southlake covers Southlake and accepts drop-ins. Carlos Machado Mid Cities (Bedford) is the confirmed drop-in option for the mid-cities area.
Want a structured beginner curriculum with drop-in access: Gracie Barra Southlake uses the Gracie Barra tiered program, lists drop-in availability, and is consistent with other GB locations in format and approach.
Browse the full Dallas BJJ gym directory to filter by neighborhood, drop-in policy, and class format.
Data covers Reddit mentions from r/bjj threads referencing Dallas-area gyms, scraped through mid-2025. Mention counts reflect co-occurrence in relevant threads, not unique dedicated posts per gym. Data updates regularly at bjjgym.com.
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