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Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 elite-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 779-4319
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“5 years later with the same coaches at the same organization, I have so many good examples of why choosing Elite MMA was the right choice: 1) My son plays soccer.”
“I’ve also taken advantage of the private sessions, which have helped me practice skills at my own pace and build confidence in the areas I want to improve.”
Other martial arts here
“I have been learning BJJ and Muay Thai in Elite MMA greenway location for over 2 years.”
“I would highly recommend Elite MMA for anyone, of any age, who is looking to get into shape or learn new skills.”
“When I first joined, I focused only on the cardio kickboxing classes, but I’ve grown into taking the advanced classes thanks to the support from the coaches and other students.”
What members say
“Jose is the most fantastic and amazing coach and I can't imagine having anyone else as my instructor!”
“Everyone is welcoming, positive, and encouraging, and they genuinely support your growth.”
“Everyone is welcoming, positive, and encouraging, and they genuinely support your growth.”
“When I first joined, I focused only on the cardio kickboxing classes, but I’ve grown into taking the advanced classes thanks to the support from the coaches and other students.”
“The gym is clean, classmates are focused, and the vibe is positive.”
From the reviews
My 5 year old son has been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 2.5 years at Elite MMA. We knew we wanted him to do BJJ when he was 2 years old, and we found the perfect place with Elite MMA.
I started at Elite about two months ago and I love every minute of it! Since my first day, the coaches and the community have been so welcoming. Coach Jose, Coach Q and Coach Cruz are amazing coaches that really care about their students! I’m happy to be apart of an amazing and encouraging community!
I have trained at Elite MMA for about a year and half before moving. I can't recommend them enough if you want to learn and practice martial arts. The coaches are super friendly, encouraging and very professional. I love the spirit of the community there and always really enjoyed going training during the week.
Great facilities and wonderful instructors. My kids (8 boy and 10 girl) love it Thanks coach Jose
New to BJJ? Start at Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria 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 Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
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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