Makhuwa JiuJitsu Clifton

03/04/2025

📢 We're Hiring! Jiu-Jitsu Coach Wanted 🥋
Are you passionate about Jiu-Jitsu and love teaching others? We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Jiu-Jitsu Coach to join our team!
🔹 Position: Jiu-Jitsu Coach- (PT)
🔹 Location: Clifton Jiu-Jitsu, Clifton TX
🔹 Requirements:
✅ Proven experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Purple Belt or Higher)
✅ Strong teaching and communication skills
✅ Ability to work with students of all skill levels, including kids
✅ Passion for martial arts and a positive, motivating attitude
✅ Ability to pass background check
✅ No criminal records
Join our gym family and help students grow in skill, confidence, and discipline! If you're interested, send your resume and a brief introduction to [email protected], or 254-964-5072 or apply in person.
📩 Have questions? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

03/04/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to become a part of our vibrant martial arts community.
Whether you're aiming to enhance your self-defense skills, improve physical fitness, or join a supportive community, Clifton JiuJitsu is here to guide you on your journey.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website us on MakhuwaBJJ.com or contact us at 254 964 5072 or via email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to.

Enrolling all ages.
4years old and up

On behalf of the entire Makhuwa JiuJitsu Clifton team, we are thrilled to extend a warm welc

03/03/2025

The following set of rules is meant to create a fun, safe, professional, and focused Brazilian Jiu Jitsu environment. Please take the time to read this set of rules and ask any clarifying questions you may have. Any updates to this document will be announced publicly for review.

HOUSE RULES
1. Every Student MUST WEAR SHOES in the bathroom.
2. Every Student must have their nails trimmed
3. Make sure your gi and your clothing are clean
4. Cut your fingernails and toenails
5. If you’re sick, DON’T TRAIN
6. If you have unidentified rashes, DON’T TRAIN
7. If you’re late, don’t just go on the mats; wait for the instructor to see you and ask them if you can enter the mat
8. Don’t talk during instruction.
9. No food or drinks on the mat
10. No jewelry while rolling
11. No punching or kicking
12. Hair tied up (Braid or ponytail)
13. Go slow as you learning
14. Tap before it hurt
15. No slamming
16. NO SHOES ON THE MATS

Gym etiquette

No grappling off of the mat space
No horseplay allowed
No foul language. We are family friendly environment
Please minimize off-mat conversation during instruction
Everyone must be treated with courtesy and respect
Changing must be done in a changing room or restroom

03/02/2025

We are pleased to invite you to our Open House event on March 3, 2025 from 530p-730p.
This occasion offers an excellent opportunity to explore our comprehensive programs and curriculum. Engage directly with our esteemed coaches, inquire about our offerings, and discover our exclusive family packages. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to benefit from special enrollment promotions, including unique founders' offers. We look forward to welcoming you and discussing how we can assist you in your new JiuJitsu journey
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02/24/2025

⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰We’re thrilled to announce that our gym is finally open! After months of hard work and dedication, we’re excited to welcome you to a space built for training, growth, and community. Join us on the mats as we embark on this journey together—whether you're a beginner or experienced, there’s a place for you here! Let’s roll!

📞☎️254-964-5072📲send us a text, call us, or an email for prices - [email protected]

10/05/2024

We can wait to see our sister school Clifton JiuJitsu soon doing the same

06/15/2024

As we approaching the open of our new facility we would like for you to meet our instructors:
Blessed Matai- Head Coach/ Co-owner.

Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu founder Blessed Matai is an athlete and competitor at his core. Growing up surrounded by sports, he eventually played D2 basketball at Abilene Christian University, before moving on to a stint in the world of professional basketball.
As he moved on and left basketball behind, he set his sights on Martial Arts and never looked back. Training under Bruno Bastos, Matai eventually earned his black belt and built up a strong list of accolades along the way.
He has earned multiple IBJJF World Masters medals, including a gold in 2018.
Beyond JiuJitsu, he became a 2017 West Texas Golden Gloves Champion.
He also trained MMA under former Bellator/XFC/Legacy Fighting Championship veteran Brandon Farran and later under Bradley Barnes.

This impressive resume equipped Matai to be a prime candidate to open a BJJ school creating a space where Matai could share his athletic prowess through Martial Arts instruction.
Mata is a 12 year veteran Master Peace Officer Serving as a peace officer in the State of Texas & a police officer with The Tarleton State University Police Department also allows Matai to provide a unique service to current or prospective law enforcement officers.
As a certified instructor in both PPCT and SHARP, Matai offers valuable self-defense training at Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu that you won’t find anywhere else.

Head Instructor
Professor Blessed Matai
Black Belt under Sensei Bruno Bastos, a 5th Degree Black Belt and multiple-time World Champion, Pan Champion, and European Champion

Accomplishments

2018 Master Worlds Champion (Purple Belt)
World Master Jui Jitsu Champion.
Coach Blessed is currently a certified Peace Officer in the State of Texas & a Police Officer with The Tarleton State University – Police Department.
Former D2 and Professional Basketball player – played and graduated from Abilene Christian University with BS in Broadcast and Journalism.
Coach Blessed is a certified Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Defensive Tactics Instructor.
PPCT – (Pressure Point and Control Tactics) – Certified Instructor
SHARP – (Sexual Harassment Assault and R**e Prevention) – Certified Instructor
Currently 4 – 0 in Amateur boxing and 0 – 1 in Amateur MMA
Coach Blessed trained in Boxing under legendary West Texas and Olympic boxing coach David Rodriguez.
Coach Blessed is a 2017 West Texas Golden Gloves Champion.
Trained in MMA under former Bellator/XFC/Legacy Fighting Championship veteran Brandon Farran and later under Bradley Barnes.
Competed in 4 IBJJF (International Brazilian JiuJitsu Federation) Master Worlds Championship earning Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.

06/07/2024

Progress is a slow process and we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

05/05/2024

Makhuwa JiuJitsu Clifton

05/03/2024

The lobby area is done, mats are going down next week 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. YAS.