“I lost 40 lbs since I started training, but I’ve stayed because of the friends I’ve made at Paragon and for the disciplined I gained.”
“It’s been a lifelong battle trying to find not just a good workout, but one I liked. When I found Jiu Jitsu I was 260 lbs and pretty down on myself physically. Though BJJ didn’t control the food that went in my mount, it did encourage me to eat better. Two years later I’m 40 lbs down, won two tournaments and looking to lose 30 more. I’ve stayed because of the friends I’ve made. It’s a safe environment and a ferocious workout”
Isaac Martinez
Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
“I would attend Paragon no matter where I lived in the Metroplex”
“Coach John Brink of Paragon BJJ has set up an excellent BJJ school that is located in the heart of the Bishop Arts District in west Dallas. I have two girls that are enrolled in his junior programs and they both love going to Paragon. We started off at a different school and I could not get my youngest to start taking BJJ but when we moved to Paragon and she observed how Coach John interacted with the kids and the respect the instructors showed the children she asked to start taking lessons. The instructors there are class acts. They have 2 black belt instructors including John Brink the owner and Alex Martins they also use blue belt Jeremy K and a white belt Coach David to assist in the instruction of the kids class. So on any given day you could have 4 instructors on the mat with the kids. I choose this school originally because of the location but after now after I have seen the way the school is run I would attend now matter where I lived in the Metroplex”
David Smith (Parent to members Eve 6 and Nina 8)
Sgt. M.D. Smith
Ferris Police Department
“Great instructors. No egos. I looked at a few academies. When I came to Paragon I felt part of the team right away”
“After training BJJ and MMA in Arizona for a few years, I moved to Dallas and immediately started looking for an academy to train at. After looking at a few places, I found Paragon and never looked back. It felt like a home to me. The guys here train hard, but they train smart too. No bad attitudes either which is pretty rare. Coach John and Coach Alex are always developing their own understanding of BJJ and teaching new techniques and new positions. They are approachable and always available for questions after class too. Clean place and huge mat too”
Jeremy Koeninger
Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
“I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged to learn and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Paragon”
“Found this gym about a year ago, only months after it had started, immediately i was made to feel welcome and encouraged to learn and train with some fantastic grapplers and amazing people. Led by black belt John Brink this class covers every aspect of brazilian jiu jitsu from the fundamentals to the most intricate details of each grip, hold, submission, and position. Coach Brink breaks down each move in a way that even the most inexperienced grappler (like myself) can begin to get a feel for brazilian jiu jitsu; he also holds true to a motto of his which is that learning jiu jitsu should not come from one single instructor with one single take on jiu jitsu, but people should learn from every angle and from new instructors. I personally have participated in several tutorials and seminars from other instructors Coach Brink has brought to the academy. So to give you a single bullet point to take away from this, Coach Brink supports a community of learning and fitness through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (he also has a kickboxing class) come check it out, you will discover a new lifestyle and a new family in Paragon Dallas.”
Tanner Garza
Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
“Great cardio workout, great atmosphere, and a high level of energy at Paragon”
“I participate in the kick boxing class twice a week at Paragon. It is such a great cardio workout with such a great atmosphere! I have had such a wonderful experience since i started working out here. The kickboxing instructor David keeps everyone motivated and the energy level up. This is a must try for anyone wanting a fun cardio workout that you get great results from.”
Tyler Lott
(Kickboxing Program)
“I found not only great instruction, but a great group of guys to practice and grow with”
“As a former wrestler I was looking for a way to keep grappling. I have found that here at Paragon with not only great instruction but a great group of guys to practice with and grow in the art with.”
Javier Zapata
Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
“The focus my son is getting at Paragon is translating over to his school and home behavior”
“As a caring parent, I had been looking for an activity for my son Obe for a while. We’ve tried many team sports but nothing stuck. After the 1st week of Jiu Jitsu at Paragon, I could tell he was hooked. He looks forward to it each day. There’s an excitement in him. The biggest change I’ve seen in Obe has been his ability to focus. He’s young and full of energy, but the focus he receives has transferred over to his studies and behavior at home”
Dean Gollihugh (Parent to Obe – age 7)
Kids Jiu Jitsu Program
“It started as a pursuit of learning a self-defense but it turned into much more”
“We were looking for an academy in Dallas-Fort Worth to train at. When we came across Paragon it simply clicked for us and we joined for self-defense. However, not only are we able to defend ourselves, but the training at Paragon has shaped us into more responsible people. The training is fantastic. There’s nothing but friendly people at the gym. It’s a great place. We love it “
The Valdez Brothers (Abimael and Guliber)
Adults Jiu Jitsu Program
“A serious workout, but fun as well. I felt very comfortable at Paragon. It is awesome”
“I had the pleasure of joining the kickboxing class at Paragon. I went in thinking it was just a typical workout class and it was definitely anything but. It is evident that everyone there is serious about not only fitness, but teaching usable techniques. The instructor takes his job serious but makes it fun at the same time. The owner is very welcoming and makes everyone feel comfortable and as a result I signed up for additional months. Paragon is awesome!”
LaShundra Applewhite
(Kickboxing Program)
“My son has gained more focus and discipline while having fun at the same time.”
“A year ago, my son, Kyzer’s outspoken and energetic behavior was not properly channeled and he was heading in the wrong direction. He was always getting into trouble. After watching one of the classes, I knew he would benefit from this type of structure. He has gained more focus and discipline while having fun at the same time. I would recommend this program to any parent wanting to improve their child’s behavior.”
Linda Salinas, Mother of Kyzer -age 6
(Kids Jiu Jitsu Program)
“There’s no egos at Paragon. I recommend the program as student and as a father”
“My son and I joined Paragon about a year ago. It’s one of the best BJJ schools out there. Ever since my son started doing BJJ his confidence has gone up at school and at home. I really recommend the program from the student side as well as the parent side. The best part about the training at Paragon is how everyone is quick to help each other out. There are no egos here.”
David Vasquez. BJJ Student and Father to David Jr – Age 6
(Adults\Kids Jiu Jitsu Program)
“I am totally addicted. I have been doing the kickboxing for more than a year and wholeheartedly recommend it.”
“I am in the kickboxing class at Paragon 3 days per week. It’s the best cardio workout you can find, period. I wear a heart rate monitor and work out 6 days a week; a couple of times with a trainer, do various classes, also straight cardio. Handsdown kickboxing burns the most calories. It’s fun and is great for your entire body; shoulders, abs, gluts, legs. I am totally addicted. I’m an almost 50 year old female and I wholeheartedly recommend it. I have been doing the kickboxing class or a little more than a year.”
Allison Garza
(Kickboxing Program)
“My daughter really likes being part of the Paragon team. Her self-confidence is sky high”
“My daughter Precious has been training for a little over a year now. The best benefit she receives from training is most of all the self-confidence. She really enjoys being apart of the team and I love seeing her being involved at Paragon.”
Precious Celeste Rodriguez
(Jiu Jitsu Program)
Paragon BJJ Dallas
(214) 290-4107
710 West Davis Street
Dallas 75208
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