FAQ
BJJ & Muay Thai questions Answered
Gi or No-Gi, jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai, kids classes and open mat: the questions people ask most about training at Peck BJJ & Muay Thai in Harlingen, TX.
The basics
Do you teach both BJJ and Muay Thai?
Yes. Peck BJJ & Muay Thai teaches both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai under one roof in Harlingen, for kids and adults. Jiu-jitsu classes run in both the Gi and No-Gi.
What’s the difference between BJJ and Muay Thai?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling art: takedowns, controlling someone on the ground, and finishing with submissions like chokes and joint locks. Muay Thai is a striking art, fought standing up with punches, kicks, elbows and knees, plus the clinch.
They cover opposite ends of a fight, which is why many people train both. Here you can do that at one gym, often on the same night.
What’s the difference between Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu?
Gi jiu-jitsu is trained in the traditional kimono, and the collar, sleeves and pants can all be gripped, which makes the game slower and more technical. No-Gi is trained in a rash guard and shorts. With nothing to grab, it’s faster and closer to submission wrestling. Our schedule includes both every week.
Which martial art should I learn first?
There’s no wrong answer. If you’re drawn to grappling and working on the ground, start with jiu-jitsu. If you want to learn to punch and kick, start with Muay Thai. Plenty of people end up doing both. Not sure? Ask us.
Do you offer MMA or kickboxing classes?
Yes. Adult MMA runs on Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 PM. Muay Thai, often called Thai boxing or Thai kickboxing, covers the striking and jiu-jitsu covers the ground, so every class on the schedule feeds into it.
Classes & schedule
When are Gi and No-Gi classes?
Jiu-jitsu is Gi on Mon, Wed, Fri and No-Gi on Tue, Thu, Sat, and the kids classes follow the same pattern Monday to Friday. See the full schedule for times.
Can I train BJJ and Muay Thai on the same day?
Yes. Monday through Friday, adult Muay Thai runs 6:30–7:30 PM and adult jiu-jitsu follows at 7:30–8:30 PM. On Saturdays, Muay Thai at 10:30 AM leads into No-Gi jiu-jitsu at 11:30 AM and open mat at 12:30 PM.
What is open mat?
Open mat is less-structured mat time where you can drill techniques, roll (spar) and work on whatever you’ve been learning. Ours is on Saturdays, 12:30–1:30 PM, on the adult schedule.
Are there classes on Sunday?
Yes: women-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 9:00 AM and Muay Thai at 10:00 AM. The adult and kids schedules run Monday through Saturday.
Where are you located?
1514 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Unit 10, Harlingen, TX 78550. Get directions or find us on Google Maps.
Kids & families
Do you have classes for kids?
Yes. Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai run Monday through Friday, 5:00–6:30 PM. See the kids program for the full schedule.
What ages are the kids classes for?
[Age range — TBD]
Not sure if your child is ready? Send us a message.
Can parents train too?
Yes. Kids and adults train at the same gym, and the schedules line up: on weekdays, kids classes end at 6:30 PM, the same time adult Muay Thai starts.
Getting started
How do I get in touch?
Call us at (956) 706-1555, email peckbjj@gmail.com, or send a message through our contact page.
How much do classes cost?
[Pricing — TBD]
Contact us for current pricing.
Do you offer a free trial class?
[Trial class offer — TBD]
Contact us to ask about trying a class.
What should I wear to my first class?
For No-Gi and Muay Thai, wear athletic clothes you can move in, like shorts and a fitted t-shirt or rash guard. Gi classes are trained in a jiu-jitsu gi.
[Gear policy: loaner gis, gloves, shin guards — TBD] If you’re not sure what to bring, ask us before your first class.
Next step
Still have a question?
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you.