BJJ in Richardson

Richardson, on the northern edge of Dallas County, carries some of the metro's highest-profile instruction. The marquee name is **Mezger Martial Arts at Hidden Gym**, where UFC Hall of Famer and former King of Pancrase champion Guy Mezger — 30+ years of martial arts instruction — leads a gi-focused BJJ and MMA program; the gym's 4.9-star rating across 458 reviews reflects an unusually loyal training community. **Brazilian Top Team North Dallas** is the Richardson arm of Leonardo Machado's two-location BTT operation; Machado is a 4th-degree black belt under BTT Juiz de Fora, with three black belt instructors on staff including Prof. Misty (1st degree under Machado) and Coach Elion Reis (1st degree, 15+ years). **Progresso Jiu Jitsu Richardson** runs a three-location chain under head instructor Alexander Trans with four black belt professors, competition-focused curriculum, and a free trial class. **North South Jiu Jitsu** fields a five-instructor staff including head Professor Rodrigo and Professor Monique (black belt under Leandro 'Tatu' Escobar). **KOVA MMA & Fitness** (opened January 2026) rounds out the city with a no-gi-only BJJ and MMA program.