3020 Legacy Dr #250, Plano, TX 75023, USA
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Hi, my son has been training at GRIT Factory for almost two months now, and I don’t often write reviews—unless the experience has been either incredibly disappointing or truly exceptional. In this case, I felt compelled to share because our experience has been nothing short of transformative. Our journey began as my son transitioned from another extracurricular activity and expressed a desire to explore martial arts. Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I’ve always believed that martial arts should be rooted in discipline, culture, and the integrity of the professor or sensei leading the program. When my son chose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as the martial art he wanted to pursue—primarily for its practical self-defense applications—we began trying out different gyms. While some BJJ gyms didn’t meet our expectations in terms of culture or coaching, we finally found what we were looking for at GRIT Factory. And it has exceeded every expectation. Professor Edmaicon and the coaching staff have a clear, unified mission: to bring out the best in every student through a combination of positivity, accountability, training, and genuine care. In just two months, I’ve seen incredible changes in my son’s confidence, self-esteem, and sense of responsibility. Most importantly, he loves training BJJ. Initially, my wife and I were concerned that dedicating 8–10 hours a week to training might negatively affect his schoolwork. On the contrary, since joining GRIT, he’s made nearly straight A’s—something he’s never accomplished before. I truly believe the discipline and confidence he’s gained at GRIT have contributed to this academic improvement. To any parent considering martial arts or a new extracurricular path for their child: I highly recommend trying GRIT Factory. It’s had a profound impact on my son, and I’m beyond grateful to see how engaged and inspired he’s become.
Posted in the last week
I absolutely love GRIT - its teachers and community are amazing. Thanks to the outstanding coaching and environment, I’ve grown so much and even earned my blue belt here. Professor Maicon is an incredible person - endlessly kind, patient and full of electric energy. He and the other teachers genuinely care about every student’s growth and well-being and pair roll partners thoughtfully. Professor Maicon's wife Amanda is wonderful, she works hard behind the scenes at the gym and she is one of my most favorite roll partners. Thank you very much, GRIT. Love you all.
Posted 4 months ago
We absolutely love this place! We have 3 boys that train at GRIT and we could not be more happy! All of the coaches are super passionate about the sport, engaged with the students and bring amazing energy to the gym! They work our kids hard while also giving them incredible support and love. They always show up for my boys with no questions asked. Even when my kids were the only ones competing in a tournament in Orlando Florida, the coaches drove out to be there and coach them and then turned around and drove back. We would (and always do) recommend this place to everyone!
Posted 2 years ago
I started training jiu-jitsu 10 years ago at AOJ, and for the past 9 years, I’ve been training in Texas with Edmaicon Moraes, the head professor at GRIT. Without a doubt, he’s the most enthusiastic, compassionate, knowledgeable, and fun-loving jiu-jitsu instructor I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. My two sons, ages 6 and 8, also train at GRIT, and Edmaicon’s energy with kids is incredible. His enthusiasm is infectious and spreads throughout the gym, creating an environment that’s both supportive and motivating. We have a strong, dedicated group of competitors training for tournaments, and the community here is second to none. I can’t recommend GRIT highly enough for anyone looking for a new gym—whether for yourself or your kids, you won’t find a better place to train!
Posted 2 months ago
My son has been in two other BJJ gyms prior to G.R.I.T but the energy, vibes, and coaching here are miles above what the other gyms had. The friendly family atmosphere that this gym carries is amazing. Top notch genuine Brazilian Black belt who has been training since a child. Worth trying out if you are looking for an amazing gym.
Posted 3 years ago