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Carlson Gracie - Southern Headquarters
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Conroe, Texas
Part of Carlson Gracie
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
- 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 carlsongracieteamhouston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (936) 237-7998
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A great gym culture, an accomplished and actively competitive coaching staff, and an outstanding kids program all in a spacious state of the art martial arts facility.”
“We were looking for a strong competition team and our daughter recently joined after being at her previous academy for 4.”
“Also my son had learned a lot not only self defense but had built confidence and gained friends.”
Other martial arts here
“Definitely check this gym out if you’re in the area looking for mma, jiu jitsu, or Muay Thai training!”
“While working in the Conroe area a few weeks ago I looked up an MMA school in the area to get some training in.”
“Also cardio kickboxing and fat burning cardio classes!”
What members say
“I’ve personally gotten to train with professor David and he always brings a great vibe and energy to his classes with a lot of high level instruction behind it.”
“We love this place for our son, the coaches and staff are very welcoming every time we go to his classes.”
“We love this place for our son, the coaches and staff are very welcoming every time we go to his classes.”
“The perfect blend of tradition and innovation, these instructors have a unique ability to instill confidence while refining technique.”
“I do the fight fit and always leave exhausted and sweaty, which ALWAYS makes me feel good about myself.”
“A great gym culture, an accomplished and actively competitive coaching staff, and an outstanding kids program all in a spacious state of the art martial arts facility.”
From the reviews
Love this place. Great atmosphere for learning and developing into a better fighter. I do the fight fit and always leave exhausted and sweaty, which ALWAYS makes me feel good about myself. I followed an instructor here from ILKB when it closed because he was good at his job and explains things well.
Me and my boys train here and love it. The instruction and environment Jared (the owner) has created is incredible. It feels less like a gym or team, but more like a family. Whether you are interested in BJJ for competition, a hobby, or just to get in shape, this is the gym to train at.
My kids have been going to this gym for over a year now and absolutely love it. The coaches are kind and patient. It’s a family, everyone supports each other. I love how much time and energy the adults put into the younger generation success.
I've been training Brazilian jiu jitsu for a while I moved here from Califas. I am very picky when it comes to Brazilian jiu jitsu gyms I came here more than 2 years ago and I found Carlson Gracie, nothing but the best!
New to BJJ? Start at Carlson Gracie - Southern Headquarters
Carlson Gracie - Southern Headquarters 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 Carlson Gracie - Southern Headquarters
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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