About Cobra BJJ

A premier martial arts gym with a strong reputation across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Technique first, ego last

Cobra BJJ Mansfield is known for high-level instruction, competitive success, and a supportive community.

It's a tight-knit gym. Everyone respects one another, there are no egos, and everyone wants everyone else to get better. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you get expert coaching and a well-rounded curriculum that covers both self-defence and competition technique.

Cobra BJJ Mansfield trains under the Cobra BJJ banner alongside the headquarters academy in Plano.

Adult students drilling in pairs during an evening class

Meet the instructors

Chris Scott

Black belt, 2nd degree

Chris is a highly decorated black belt, a dedicated father, a former high school teacher, and a coach. He started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2010 and, while balancing family life and a career in education, became a world-class competitor. He earned his black belt in 2019 under Eddie Ricardo, a lineage that traces back to the legendary Carlos Machado.

His background in teaching and coaching gives him a rare ability to connect with students of all ages, and his understanding of sports science makes his coaching approachable and effective.

2018IBJJF No-Gi Worlds — Brown Belt, Super Heavyweight — Gold
2017IBJJF No-Gi Pan Ams — Purple Belt, Super Heavyweight — Gold
MultiMedallist at the IBJJF Dallas Open and NAGA World Championships

Jeff Scott

Black belt

Jeff, a father, began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey in 2010 alongside his brother Chris and earned his black belt in 2021 after years of hard work and dedication to the sport.

He has remained committed to competing and to mentoring others, and helps build a community that welcomes people of all skill levels.

2018Newbreed, The Ultimate Grappler Qualifier — Gold
2017IBJJF Dallas Fall Open — Purple Belt — Gold
MultiNAGA World Championships — Expert and Purple Belt medallist

How ranking works

Belts in BJJ are awarded for demonstrated skill and time on the mat.

WhiteDay oneWhere everyone starts, whatever your background. You learn to breathe under pressure, protect yourself in bad positions, and recognise the basic guards, passes and escapes by name. Nobody expects you to win anything yet.

Blue~1–2 yearsYour first promotion. A blue belt can defend themselves against an untrained person, survive against experienced training partners, and has a handful of techniques they trust when things get chaotic.

Purple~4–5 yearsA serious grappler by any standard. Your game has a shape of its own: positions you hunt for, attacks you chain together, and a clear idea of what to do when they fail. Purple belts often start helping newer students find their own game.

Brown~7–8 yearsThe last stop before black. Fewer new techniques, far more refinement of the ones you already own. Timing, pressure and efficiency become the focus, and most brown belts are teaching nearly as much as they train.

Black~10+ yearsA decade or more of consistent training, awarded only when an instructor judges the skill is there. It marks the beginning of mastery, not the end. The techniques are the same ones you learned at white belt; what changes is how deeply you understand them.

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