Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in The Colony, TX. Built for Beginners.
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu for adults with zero experience. Taught directly by Professor Madeley, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado. No fitness prerequisite.
Four Reasons Adults Drive Past Other Gyms to Train Here.
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Real Skill, Not Cardio Theater
You are not here to jump around to music. Every class teaches a transferable technique with real application. The conditioning is a byproduct of training correctly, not the point of the class.
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Train at Your Pace
Adults of every fitness level train here. Instructors calibrate the intensity and complexity of what you work on based on where you are, not where the fastest person in the room is.
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Coaches Who Coach
Every instructor on staff holds a recognized rank in the discipline they teach and has completed internal coaching certification. You will not be handed off to an assistant with three months of experience.
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Community That Pushes You
The adults who train here are consistent. They show up because they want to improve, and that standard is contagious. You will train harder in this room than you would training alone.
Four Disciplines. One Standard.
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Ages 13 through AdultAdult BJJ Beginner
The most welcoming entry point at the academy. Taught directly by Professor Madeley, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado.
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Ages 13 through AdultAdult BJJ Advanced
High-level Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu for belted students. Advanced concepts, harder rolls, and competition prep.
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Ages 13 through AdultAdult Conditioning
Sport-specific conditioning for grapplers and athletes. Build the engine that supports your training.
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Ages 13 through AdultFitness & Nutrition
Coach Tony's full-spectrum fitness program. HIIT, kickboxing, powerlifting, and one-on-one coaching with nutrition planning.
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Real Adults. Real Reasons. Real Results.
What an Adult Class Actually Looks Like.
Every class starts with a structured warm-up that includes mobility work, light cardiovascular activity, and movement drills appropriate to the discipline. For adult programs this is typically 10 to 12 minutes and serves a functional purpose beyond heart rate. You are preparing the specific movement patterns the class will use. For programs like BJJ, the warm-up includes positional drilling. For Kickboxing, it includes footwork and striking flow.
The technique section runs 20 to 25 minutes and is the core of every class. The instructor introduces one to three related techniques, demonstrates each fully and in parts, and explains the contextual logic behind why the technique works. This is not performance for beginners. Advanced students benefit from the same explanations at a deeper level. Questions are expected and answered during this portion. Students then drill with a partner for the remaining technique time.
The final portion of class involves controlled application, which looks different by program. In BJJ this is live rolling. In Kickboxing this is padwork or supervised sparring for advanced students. In MMA this is situational drilling and controlled sparring. New adults participate at zero or reduced resistance until they have the mechanics and control to engage safely. The cooldown and debrief close every class with a summary of what was worked on and what is coming next. No session ends without the instructor acknowledging the work that happened in the room.
5th Degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado
Black belt earned 2009 · Multiple DFW competition wins
Michael Madeley
Professor Madeley trained directly under Carlos Machado in Dallas after returning from Brazil and earned his black belt in 2009. He runs the Adult BJJ Beginner program for one reason: BJJ rewards technique and patience over athletic explosiveness, which means every adult body type and every starting fitness level can train productively from day one. The gap between what adults think they are capable of and what they actually achieve in the first six months is what keeps him on the mat.
His philosophy with adult students is simple: technique beats the athletic advantage. Age, size, and fitness are real variables, but not the deciding ones. A technically sound 50-year-old who trains consistently will outperform a 25-year-old who trains sporadically. That is the thing worth understanding before you decide whether you are too old or too out of shape to start.
LEARN MOREHow We Compare to Other Options in The Colony.
| Feature | CMJJ The Colony | Big Box Gym | CrossFit | Other MA Schools |
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| Real Coaches | Certified instructors in every class | Personal trainers, no MA credentials | CrossFit coaches, not MA instructors | Varies widely by school |
| Skill Progression | Structured curriculum with clear milestones | None. Classes are interchangeable | No martial arts progression | Inconsistent, often calendar-based |
| Class Schedule | Multiple sessions per week including Beginner and Advanced | Open facility, no class structure | Limited time slots | Typically fewer sessions |
| Live Rolling Allowed | Yes, introduced at the right time at controlled resistance | No | No | Varies. Often too early or never |
| Belt System | Carlos Machado curriculum. Earned, not scheduled | No | No | Sometimes calendar-based promotions |
| Community | Consistent students who push each other | High turnover, minimal cohesion | Group cohesion but different goal | Varies by school culture |
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Every Question Adults Ask Before Signing Up.
I am out of shape. Can I start?
Yes. BJJ is the most accommodating martial art for adults starting from any fitness level. Conditioning improves as a result of training, not as a prerequisite.
I am in my 40s or 50s. Is this for me?
Yes. Some of our most consistent students started training in their 40s and 50s. The technique-over-strength nature of BJJ ages well.
What is the Adult BJJ Beginner program?
The Adult BJJ Beginner program is structured around adults who have never grappled before. Taught directly by Professor Madeley, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado. Format is structured warm-up, technique instruction, drilling, and supervised positional work, with live rolling introduced at reduced resistance when the instructor determines you have the mechanics.
How often should I come per week?
Two to three classes per week produces consistent progress. Three classes per week is the standard for adults who are serious about advancement.
What gear do I need?
No gear is needed for the trial class. Comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle are all you need to step on the mat. If you decide to continue, we will give you a specific list including gi recommendations.
Will I have to spar right away?
No. Live rolling is introduced when Professor Madeley decides you have the mechanics. For most adults this is within the first month, at controlled resistance with experienced partners.
Is this safe?
BJJ training is physical and carries real risk. We manage that risk structurally: technique through drilling before any contact, controlled live rolling, instructor intervention when mechanics create injury risk. The injury rate is lower than most recreational sports.
When do I move to the Advanced class?
Promotion to the Advanced class typically happens at blue belt or when the instructor determines you have the technical base to train at a higher intensity. There is no fixed timeline. It is based on your training, not your tenure.
What is the Carlos Machado lineage?
Carlos Machado is the head of the Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu lineage, one of the most credible BJJ lineages in the world. The Machado brothers are nephews of Carlos Gracie. Professor Madeley trained directly under Carlos Machado in Dallas and earned his black belt in 2009.
Try a Class Before You Commit.
Book a free trial class. Show up. Train a full adult session. Decide from there.
No contract · No experience required · Walk-ins welcome