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Artistry BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- 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 artistrybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 514-4811
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a black belt and professional MMA competitor, he embodies the true spirit of martial arts, upholding values that inspire respect and discipline.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned grappler, you’ll be walking into a space run by individuals who genuinely care about your growth on and off the mats.”
Other martial arts here
“The best jiu-jitsu (brazilian) gym in the East Houston area, the owner/ instructor is passionate about the craft of bjj and various other forms of combat/MMA”
What members say
“They've got the best professor and a great atmosphere for someone trying to learn a new skill or someone trying to add to their techniques.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned grappler, you’ll be walking into a space run by individuals who genuinely care about your growth on and off the mats.”
“Professor Felipe is not only a remarkable instructor but also a family man who treats every student with the utmost respect.”
“They've got the best professor and a great atmosphere for someone trying to learn a new skill or someone trying to add to their techniques.”
“As a black belt and professional MMA competitor, he embodies the true spirit of martial arts, upholding values that inspire respect and discipline.”
“It is a very clean facility, and a family oriented gym that welcomes all levels of experience on the mats.”
From the reviews
I’ve had the privilege of training with Professor Felipe, and I can confidently say he is one of the most experienced and dedicated martial artists I've encountered. As a black belt and professional MMA competitor, he embodies the true spirit of martial arts, upholding values that inspire respect and discipline.
Highly recommend visiting/training at Artistry. It is a very clean facility, and a family oriented gym that welcomes all levels of experience on the mats. Professor Felipe Rocha is one of the best in the game. Artistry is a place where you learn to train with everything you got!
Got to drop in to Artistry BJJ this week while traveling for work. The owner was very gracious and welcoming. The class was phenomenal. The owner/ coach runs a really good program and gave us an opportunity to work several different situations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A Gym Built on Integrity and Excellence While I haven’t had the chance to train at Artistry BJJ yet, I can confidently speak to the reputation and character of the people behind it.
New to BJJ? Start at Artistry BJJ
Artistry BJJ 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 Artistry BJJ
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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