Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Arlington is led by Professor Danny Alvarez, a fourth-degree black belt whose competitive pedigree is among the deepest in Texas. With a lineage tracing back to Carlos Machado and Bruno Bastos, Alvarez brings decades of experience to the mats and has personally earned more than 50 black belt championship titles, including multiple IBJJF Masters World, No-Gi World, and Pan American championships, as well as an ADCC regional win. His approach is shaped by years of high-level tournament success, and that focus on both technical detail and practical application runs through every class. The academy offers a full schedule of gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all ages, starting with kids as young as four and continuing through teens and adults. The women’s program is a visible part of the academy’s identity, with instructors like Marisol Fuentes and Casey Garcia involved in teaching, and the school has hosted Girls in Gis events. Competition training is available for students who want to test themselves at tournaments, but the environment also supports students interested in self-defense, fitness, or personal growth. Wrestling and structured kids’ divisions round out the training options, making the academy a regular training home for families as well as serious competitors. Facilities at Alvarez BJJ include a large mat space, a full weight-training gym, showers, and wheelchair access. The academy welcomes visiting students and travelers, and the staff is known for hands-on coaching—Professor Alvarez himself is often on the mats, teaching and rolling with students. The result is a school where the technical standards and competitive experience of the head coach set the tone, but where a wide range of students, from young children to adults, can find the right place to train.

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