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OUR STORY

Adult Braziian Jiu-Jitsu gi class rolling at Kingdom JiuJitsu in Garland, TX

We are a unique martial arts academy that strives for excellence in all that we do. We started Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu in a small church in Garland, Texas. The original members wanted to share the love of Christ with BJJ and MMA athletes, who were not always welcome in many traditional churches. We believe that Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, fitness, or experience. Our unique program is perfectly designed to build up a beginner with no experience. We are the only BJJ academy in the area that utilizes techniques and systems developed by World Champion Rafael Lovato Jr. We also have a logical system of promotion that utilizes a class-tracking system to track our students' classes and progression. Come in today and experience all that we have to offer.

I see a lot of Bible verses and references to Christianity. Are the owners of Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu followers of Christ?

Yes. The owners and many of the people who train at Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu are Christians who follow the teachings of Jesus. Our faith shapes how we coach: with patience, humility and respect, on and off the mat. Everyone is welcome, whatever their faith, age, fitness or experience, and we want every person who walks in to feel loved, valued and believed in.

MATTHEW 6:33

Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

OUR TEAM

Eddie Saenz, owner and professor at Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu in Garland, TX

EDDIE SAENZ

OWNER, PROFESSOR

Vinny Saenz, professor at Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu in Garland, TX

VINNY SAENZ

PROFESSOR

Cristina Saenz, owner at Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu in Garland, TX

CRISTINA SAENZ

OWNER

Annemieke Demaggio, professor at Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu in Garland, TX

ANNEMIEKE DEMAGGIO

PROFESSOR

CRISTINA'S STORY

OFFICIAL AFFILIATE OF
LOVATO JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION

The Lovato Jiu-Jitsu team is one of the strongest teams in the United States. Home to the most decorated and experienced American BJJ competitor of all time. Students of the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association receive cutting-edge instruction and mentorship from one of the world's best instructors and competitors of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Currently, the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association has produced 4 ADCC veterans, World and Pan-American medalists at all belt levels, and NoGi World medalists at all belt levels. The Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association is based in Oklahoma City, far away from the major competitions and teams. Due to this hindrance, the LJJA has developed a proven system to reach the highest levels in BJJ despite location or resources. All Association schools are provided with the world-class Lovato Jiu-Jitsu program, an online video library of Lovato Jr.'s techniques, and top-notch business strategies to help LJJA schools become successful!

Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu student in a gi training with the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association team in Garland, TX
Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu coach standing on the mats at the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association academy in Garland, TX
Two Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu black belts signing a Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association affiliation certificate in Garland, TX
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