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Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school

4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bttsa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (210) 517-0061

Hours

Monday 5–7:30 PM
Tuesday 11:15 AM–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–7:30 PM
Thursday 11:15 AM–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“They also have a play area that I can use for my kids as well as workout and cardio equipment to use while I’m there.”

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🏆 Competition Team 4 mentions

“It is a great atmosphere for competitors and hobbyists alike.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I am a 50 year old beginner and had it not been for coach Marcelo and his amazing daughter Maria encouraging me I would not have started.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“We have a lot of Great black belt coaches and upper belts that are willing to halp you develop your Technique.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“If you are looking for a family friendly gym to learn Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) then Brazilian Top Team (BTT) is a fantastic place!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“He takes time to coach each student on details while beautifully explaining the whole picture of the movement.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“Shout out to coach Marcelo and coach Caio for preparing me for my first ever competition in just 2 weeks notice!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Definitely would recommend for others looking for a great gym for kids and adults.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this place and the coaches!!! My daughter has been going for a while and coach Denise was amazing with her and so has been coach Marcelo. I am a 50 year old beginner and had it not been for coach Marcelo and his amazing daughter Maria encouraging me I would not have started.

★★★★★ — Viviane, May 2024

BTT is the best BJJ Gym around. Every class is led by multiple extremely talented black belt coaches with decades of experience. Thank you BTT, every class makes me a better and patient person. 🙏 #family

★★★★★ — Alberto, May 2024

Most Excellent Atmosphere! Coach Marcelinho is a Fantastic Instructor. Takes time in dedicating precision to his craft and to his students. BTT is very family oriented 👍

★★★★★ — Fay, Jul 2025

Professor Marcello at BTT is an incredible instructor and an even better person. He’s thoughtful, caring, and truly dedicated to his students’ growth. He always makes sure you fully understand each lesson, keeps safety as a top priority, and his expertise clearly shows.

★★★★★ — Jake, Nov 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school

Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school

4447 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX78233

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