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Armas Brazilian Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brownsville, Texas
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 956-454-6295
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Everyone is treated like family, and Professor Armas is a role model for all kids and adults who strive to be better in every aspect of life.”
“Best family friendly BJJ school in Brownsville where you can learn how to defend yourself as well as become a competitor.”
“Armas BJJ is the perfect school to learn self defense, discipline, work ethic, and to meet amazing people.”
“The environment at Armas BJJ is supportive and welcoming to practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“This is the best Martial Art school for both Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing.”
What members say
“In particular, the school is very welcoming to female students and has several women who attend regularly.”
“Everyone is treated like family, and Professor Armas is a role model for all kids and adults who strive to be better in every aspect of life.”
“Best family friendly BJJ school in Brownsville where you can learn how to defend yourself as well as become a competitor.”
“In particular, the school is very welcoming to female students and has several women who attend regularly.”
“Armas BJJ is the perfect school to learn self defense, discipline, work ethic, and to meet amazing people.”
From the reviews
Armas BJJ is a great school for learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The instructor at Armas BJJ is highly skilled and dedicated to his students' progress. They offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of BJJ.
This is the best Martial Art school for both Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. My overall fitness level and mental toughness have improved at an exponential level. Our Professor teaches us not only life saving skills on the matt but, off the matt as well. A mentor and father figure on all levels.
Very respectful and humbling place to train. I've personally been learning from Professor Armas since 2010 and it's been life changing.
In my experience, Armas BJJ , is one of the best atmospheres and training environments I have been in. Extremely welcoming and humble people. The instructor is an old school third degree black belt which is rare. The caliber of students he has is impressive. I was so impressed that myself my wife and my son joined.
New to BJJ? Start at Armas Brazilian Jiujitsu
Armas Brazilian Jiujitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Armas Brazilian Jiujitsu
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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