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A1 Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Conroe, Texas
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule a1jj.kicksite.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 350-1077
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The classes they run
“Absolutely one of the best black belt professors I have ever had the opportunity of meeting and training my son, who is now a very competitive Jujitsu athlete at the age of 11.”
“The school is heavily focused on the gi, but offers a no-gi training day during Wednesdays.”
“The school is heavily focused on the gi, but offers a no-gi training day during Wednesdays.”
“Their success speaks for itself—they’ve won numerous awards and tournaments—but what really stands out is how humbly and effectively they pass that knowledge on to their students.”
“Abel is highly skilled and does offer private lessons if you are real about leveling up your jiujitsu game.”
“They put in 100% effort to ensure that the kids learn self-defense techniques effectively while also having fun.”
“Would highly recommend this school for beginners and well seasoned practitioners.”
What members say
“Absolutely one of the best black belt professors I have ever had the opportunity of meeting and training my son, who is now a very competitive Jujitsu athlete at the age of 11.”
“Would highly recommend this school for beginners and well seasoned practitioners.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, with a strong sense of community that motivates you to push your limits.”
“It’s great seeing his passion and the details that he provides for his students especially after each round that they have in class.”
“Their success speaks for itself—they’ve won numerous awards and tournaments—but what really stands out is how humbly and effectively they pass that knowledge on to their students.”
“My nephew just started going and I can tell the difference in his stamina and the way he carries himself with a bit more confidence!”
From the reviews
I can't speak highly enough about A1 Jujutsu! My kids attend classes here, and it's been an incredible experience for them. The instructors are not only skilled in jujutsu but also genuinely passionate about teaching.
Coach Abel is simply amazing, he puts so much time and attention into all his students. My nephew just started going and I can tell the difference in his stamina and the way he carries himself with a bit more confidence!
Coach Abel is a highly skilled professor, making his establishment the best for authentic Jiu-Jitsu. After researching many schools in the area I can confidently say A1 jiu jitsu is the best school if you want to get serious about the sport.
From my experience as a teammate of Abel since 2018 I can voucher that his craft is top notch. From hands on experience as an assistant coach to where he is now, coach Abel shows his love and passion that easily transitions to the gym environment and students.
New to BJJ? Start at A1 Jiu Jitsu
A1 Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at A1 Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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