Jiu-jitsu for women
Women-only classes in Early, Abilene and Longview, plus regular adult classes at all five Texas academies. No experience needed.
Women-only classes on the schedule
| Academy | Days | Gi / No-Gi | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | Tuesday · Thursday | Tue No-Gi · Thu Gi | 5:30 PM |
| Abilene | Monday · Wednesday | Mon Gi · Wed No-Gi | 5:30 PM |
| Longview | Monday · Wednesday | Mon Gi · Wed No-Gi | 4:30 PM |
Times from each academy's weekly schedule; the academy page always has the current one. In San Angelo and Waco, women train in the regular adult classes.
What the classes offer
Women's Class
Technique, conditioning and community, in the Gi and in No-Gi. Professor Victoria Tome, a Brazilian black belt, heads the women's program at Seeds 13.
Regular adult classes
Beginner and all-levels classes run morning, lunch and evening at all five academies, open to every adult student. See the adults program.
Self-Defense Program
A free self-defense event, held once or twice a year and open to the whole community. Leave your info and the academy invites you to the next date.
Questions women ask before the first class
Is there a women-only jiu-jitsu class at Seeds 13?
Yes, at three academies: Early, Abilene and Longview. Each runs a Women's Class twice a week, one day in the Gi and one in No-Gi, focused on technique, conditioning and community. In San Angelo and Waco there is no women-only class on the schedule, and women train in the regular adult classes, open from age 13.
Can I start with no jiu-jitsu experience?
Yes. No experience is needed to start at Seeds 13. Beginner and all-levels classes teach foundational theory, strategy and technique, with sweeps, escapes and submissions taught safely, and they run at all five academies. See BJJ for beginners for how the first weeks work.
Is jiu-jitsu good self-defense for women?
Jiu-jitsu is a grappling art: on the mat you learn to escape, sweep and control a partner using leverage and position, step by step from the fundamentals. No class can promise your safety; what it builds is skill, class by class. Seeds 13 also runs a free Self-Defense Program, a community event held once or twice a year, open to everyone.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable athletic clothes; no gi is needed for your first class. If you keep training after the free week, you purchase and train in the academy uniform, like every student: a blue or white kimono for Gi classes and the academy's own No-Gi uniform for No-Gi classes. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so the coach can meet you.
How much does the women's class cost?
The Women's Class is part of the regular adult memberships: $89 a month for one class a week, $149 for two and $179 for unlimited training, plus a registration fee when you join, which your academy confirms. Family plans run $319 to $479. There is no contract, and the first week is free. See all memberships.
How can I try the women's class?
Book the free first week. It runs Monday through Thursday with the regular classes, and the Women's Class falls inside it at all three academies: Tuesday and Thursday in Early, Monday and Wednesday in Abilene and Longview. There is no contract to sign and no gear needed for day one.
Try a women's class free
A full week of regular classes, Monday through Thursday, at no cost. No contract, no gear needed for day one.
Book your free trial week
Leave your details and we will call you to set it up. No contract, no gear needed for day one.
Prefer to talk? Phone numbers for all five academies.