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Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown

4.9 ★★★★★ 323 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Baytown, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule elite-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (281) 424-4662

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 4:30–9 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 Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“Coach ROBERT is amazing and my kids absolutely love him, he definitely makes an impact in my kids life.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Whether you want to lose weight, learn self-defense, or become a professional fighter.”

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🌱 Beginners

“The environment is welcoming, challenging, and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”

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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 Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 9 mentions

“As someone who actively competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and trains multiple disciplines, I can say Elite MMA Baytown has been one of the best investments I've made in myself.”

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🥊 Boxing

“As someone new to any kind of combat sport (boxing/muy thai/MMA/BJJ) I'm glad Elite MMA is close enough I can come to almost every single class!”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“My husband and I highly recommend this location for anyone with children or even just for yourself; they also offer kickboxing.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“He said, how about karate?”

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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 323 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Coach ROBERT is amazing and my kids absolutely love him, he definitely makes an impact in my kids life.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, challenging, and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, challenging, and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Coach ROBERT is amazing and my kids absolutely love him, he definitely makes an impact in my kids life.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“As someone who actively competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and trains multiple disciplines, I can say Elite MMA Baytown has been one of the best investments I've made in myself.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“She wants to clean her room because she enjoys going to class and doesn't want to miss.”

From the reviews

This place is so amazing. This program has improved our daughters self-esteem. Arguing has cut down. She wants to clean her room because she enjoys going to class and doesn't want to miss. Coaches are very respectful of parents time by starting and ending class promptly.

★★★★★ — Bobbie, Sep 2023

My son wanted to try something new. He said, how about karate? I researched places he could go, including karate and Jiu Jitsu in my search, and messaged a few. Elite is the only place that got back to me, and quickly. The offered a free class. We went to check it out and he was so nervous.

★★★★★ — Terry, Apr 2025

Like family, very welcoming. Had a great time, coaches are very supportive and encouraging, as well as knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Yasmin, Aug 2021

We absolutely love our Elite MMA - Baytown family! My husband and son (6) have been training at Elite for a little more than a year now and I started a few months ago myself.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Mar 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown

Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown

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 Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Baytown

5232 East Fwy, Baytown, TX77521

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