Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Mid Cities

“Carlos Machado Mid Cities is probably one of the best places to train. The professors there care and take the time to live what they teach. Professor Calvin is a natural born teacher, he has a true passion and drive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all ages to train. I have seen some negative reviews regarding this gym and I can say they are not true. The program has not gone down hill, and in fact if I move back to Fort Worth, my kiddos and myself will train nowhere else. The family feel and the environment are electric. If you want to train where people care and will make you better than this is the place. You can comfortably step in as a beginner and feel that this isn't a place where they will attack you or make you feel low, they lift their students, they make their students better. They challenge and push for every student to reach their max. They train for all types of events to include competitions. Be where the winners are I loved it there.”

“We love Carlos Machado jiu-jitsu! The instructors and owners are all absolutely incredible, and from the first week felt like family. Highly recommend!”

“CMJJ Mid Cities is a great gym for both kids and adult. The owners are great and try to make all members feel like they are a part of the family. The mats are always clean and safety is prioritized. It is a great gym for beginners and experience practitioners. Professor Calvin makes it a point to get to know each one of the students. After being a member for 5 years I can say I highly recommend the gym. Come be a part of the CMJJ Mid Cities family!”

“This is a review of Coach Calvin. In 2012 my son began training and Calvin was his coach. My son was un-athletic, overweight, and generally curious but wasn't really sure about jiu jitsu. My son continued training and in 2017 became a national champion through the AGF organization. More importantly, due in large part to Calvin's influence, my son graduated from Notre Dame and is now a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Calvin pushed my son every single day, he challenged him, not only on the mat but in life, in school and always pushing him to be his best. At his graduation from Notre Dame, Calvin was there to continue to show his support of my son. I need to point out this wasn't anything special about my son; this is all demonstrating what a special man Calvin is. He treated my son just like his own child; tough love, and I always knew Calvin ALWAYS has all of his student's best interests as his very top priority. Calvin is one of the finest men I've ever known. His jiu jitsu is world class; the combination of those two traits should lead anyone to have their child or ADULT to learn from Calvin. It won't be easy but worthwhile endeavors are never easy. I wholeheartedly support Calvin and his gym. He's building a family. I promise you that!”

“I wanted to write this while the experience was fresh. I just finished the sunrise No Gi class on Wed at 6am with coach Damon. I HAD A BLAST. As a first timer approaching the sport. I was respected. I was nourished and taught. I was encouraged to go at my own pace. I was pushed and coached to improve the technique taught that morning. The others members of the class were patient in teaching me as well. The first time I actually did was I told... it was like a light switch clicked on. Jenny treated me like family and gave me a deal on t-shirts for the whole family. Im a 42yr old guy with cancer. I have no abdominal muscles from 7 different surgeries. I've never tried BJJ before. I've broken almost every bone in my body at least once. If I can do it... you can do it. This IS the place to do it. To grow stronger... and bring others up around you. I plan to be here twice a day from now on. I'll be back at 6pm tonight. Thank you Jenny and Coach Damon ! 🙏”