BASE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

BASE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lubbock, Texas, is run by father and son team Gabe and Greg Hernandez, both IBJJF-registered black belts with deep roots in the sport. Gabe Hernandez, a 3rd degree black belt under Professor Bruno Bastos, has trained since 2001 and earned his black belt after medaling at Masters Worlds in 2014. His competitive record spans international podiums, reflecting decades of dedication to the art. Greg Hernandez, assistant instructor and 1st degree black belt, began training at age twelve under Bastos as well, transforming his life through BJJ and now competing at the adult black belt level. The academy’s lineage and leadership are grounded in years of high-level experience and a strong family tradition. At BASE BJJ, instruction balances technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a focus on personal growth, discipline, and confidence. The program welcomes both adults and children, with youth classes designed to build self-esteem and resilience alongside grappling skills. Classes are taught in the gi, reflecting the academy’s traditional roots, and the schedule includes adult fundamentals, intermediate, and open mat sessions. The instructors emphasize a professional, clean environment and foster a tightly knit, family-oriented atmosphere where students of all ages support each other’s progress. The facility is located on 50th Street and offers ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. Drop-ins are welcome for open mat sessions, and the school maintains an open-door policy for visitors interested in experiencing their training firsthand. BASE BJJ is committed to providing a safe, structured space for learning and a place where students can develop both on and off the mats under the guidance of experienced black belt instructors.

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