Annunziato
Jiu Jitsu
Family-Friendly, Championship-Level
Welcome to Annunziato Jiu Jitsu, a family-owned and -oriented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym in Azle! This is a place where the students and staff are people with whom you want to spend your time. We have a family-first culture that values helping others. Students are taught to preserve through pressure. We make sure they are improving fitness-wise, mentally, and emotionally. Our gym is a place where beginners and high-end competitors can come together and learn from a storied lineage. Join our community today for a wholesome experience that can help you reach your full potential!
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You can start your time with us by signing up for our FREE trial—
get your first BJJ class with us to start a great adventure into the world of Jiu Jitsu!
Our School
At Annunziato Jiu Jitsu, our mission is simple: to positively impact every student who walks through our doors. Whether you’re a parent looking to build your child’s confidence, an adult trying Jiu Jitsu for the first time, or an experienced competitor chasing big goals, you’ll find a welcoming community and expert instruction. We believe anyone can succeed by mastering the fundamentals, staying consistent, and enjoying the journey.
Our History
Annunziato Jiu Jitsu was founded in September 2022 by Benjamin and Jeneice Annunziato with a simple mission: create a welcoming place where families, beginners, and competitors can grow through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Coach Ben has trained for more than sixteen years and earned the title of 3-Time World Masters Champion while developing under the Machado/Lutter lineage. Jeneice, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, brings her passion for leadership, organization, and community to every aspect of the academy.
Together, they have built more than a martial arts school—they’ve built a community where students of all ages gain confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships while pursuing their own goals.
What sets annunziato apart
At Annunziato Jiu Jitsu, we’re more than a place to train—we’re a community where kids, adults, beginners, and competitors can all pursue their goals in a welcoming environment.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or preparing for your next tournament, you’ll find expert instruction, supportive teammates, and a culture built on respect, discipline, and continuous growth.
As a family-owned academy, we believe every student deserves personal attention and encouragement. From our youngest Little Heroes to our adult classes, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.
We believe people should stay because they love training—not because they’re locked into an agreement.
That’s why we offer month-to-month memberships with no long-term contracts, giving families the flexibility they deserve.
Led by 3-Time World Masters Champion Coach Ben Annunziato, our students receive high-level instruction focused on strong fundamentals, technical excellence, and steady progression.
Whether your goal is confidence, fitness, self-defense, or competition, our curriculum is designed to help you succeed.
Our academy is built for everyone:
Kids building confidence and discipline
Adults starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the first time
Hobbyists training for fitness and self-defense
Competitors preparing for local and national tournaments
No matter your experience level, you’ll find a place on our mats.
Throughout the year, we bring our community together through special events, summer camps, open mats, charity initiatives, and family activities that extend beyond the academy.
We’re proud to be a place where lifelong friendships are built alongside Jiu Jitsu skills.
Coach Ben is part of a respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lineage that emphasizes technical instruction, continuous learning, and sharing the art with the next generation.
Jigoro Kano → Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Carlos Machado → Travis Lutter → Benjamin Annunziato
Words from Our Community
We make sure to provide students a one-of-a-kind experience at Annunziato Jiu Jitsu. All our students receive the training necessary to improve their physical fitness, earn self-defense, and improve their mental strength. There isn’t anywhere else that offers the training and family we have! And don’t just take our word for it. Check out our student testimonials to see what our community has to say why they’ve chosen us for their Azle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
“Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this is the best place to do it in the Azle area. Highly recommend!”
“They become more then just a part of your daily routine, they become your family! We love Annunziato and so thankful we choose them as our Gym family!!”
“If anyone in azle has been considering jujitsu meet me there next week at a beginner class. The first one is free!”
“This place is amazing! Coach Ben is amazing at what he does and is super knowledgeable in jiu jitsu and is great at explaining everything he teaches.”
“Can’t say enough about this gym and our family loves being a part of the community they have built here.”
Get started today!
Sign up for our free trial
You can start your time with us by signing up for our FREE trial—
get your first BJJ class with us to start a great adventure into the world of Jiu Jitsu!
Contact Us!
We are proud to bring a great experience for Jiu Jitsu in Azle and welcome those in Springtown, Briar, and Reno. You can find us on Highway 199 North, exit Stewart St., head south, we are behind Main Street Tacos!