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Brazilian Top Team Deep East
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Nacogdoches, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brazilian-top-team-deep-east.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-299-4950
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s also been teaching kids’ Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years, instructing hundreds of young students in essential self-defense techniques that build confidence and awareness for life.”
“They also offer a women’s only class on Friday’s which is a great option for women to start leaning self defense and ease into training!”
“He creates an environment where everyone feels welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
“Many of his athletes have earned tournament medals thanks to his coaching.”
“He’s helped both me and my son grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also dedicating his time and energy to guide my son Nolan, who’s truly passionate about boxing.”
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“He’s helped both me and my son grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also dedicating his time and energy to guide my son Nolan, who’s truly passionate about boxing.”
“I’m really grateful to be part of this gym and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into jiu jitsu / MMA.”
“He’s helped both me and my son grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also dedicating his time and energy to guide my son Nolan, who’s truly passionate about boxing.”
“Jojo has long taught practical self-defense to everyday students and law enforcement officers from Round Rock PD, Austin PD, Homeland Security, and Texas State Troopers.”
What members say
“Jojo for the last few years while he coach at BTT Austin, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best coaches and people I’ve ever met.”
“He creates an environment where everyone feels welcome — whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner.”
“From the very first day I stepped into the gym to now, three years later, he has genuinely transformed my game.”
“Even in the heat of competition and training, Jojo is the model of composure.”
“They also offer a women’s only class on Friday’s which is a great option for women to start leaning self defense and ease into training!”
“He’s also been teaching kids’ Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years, instructing hundreds of young students in essential self-defense techniques that build confidence and awareness for life.”
From the reviews
I trained under Jojo for 6 years at his gym in Austin, and I can confidently say his new academy in Nacogdoches carries the same exceptional standard. Jiu-Jitsu, the “gentle art,” is all about controlling an opponent without causing harm, a mastery that takes immense dedication.
Jojo is truly gifted as a kids’ coach. When our daughter turned 6, I started looking for a BJJ gym because 1. It’s known for being effective even if you’re smaller and 2. I wasn’t interested in having her punch air and break flimsy boards, which I feel gives people a false sense of confidence.
Been training with Professor Jojo since 2023. He is one of the greatest teachers I have ever met! Most, if not all teachers I’ve met before, focus on getting the material out instead of making sure the material is received by the student; no different than the popular trope of “listening to respond” vs “listening to…
Prof. JoJo is truly one of a kind! His dedication, passion, and energy he puts into the sport of jiu jitsu has made a lasting impact on every one of his students. My daughter, now 14 y.o. has trained under JoJo for many years and has loved every minute of it because of him.
New to kickboxing? Start at Brazilian Top Team Deep East
Brazilian Top Team Deep East comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Brazilian Top Team Deep East
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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