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GFTeam San Antonio

4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule gfteamsa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 210-548-0067

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 11:29 am–7 pm
Saturday 12–2 pm
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 GFTeam San Antonio, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 25 mentions

“They create a fun and safe environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu while also developing important life skills such as discipline, respect, and teamwork.”

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Teens BJJ

“Family friendly environment great for kids, teens and adults!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you want to be a competitor or just a hobbyist this is the school you want to be.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 79 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“It’s a clean facility, great instruction and they’re able to effectively teach and communicate our children some of who have adhd.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Professor Mike and Professor Josh are always welcoming and fun.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“I’ve been training with professors Mike and Emma for over 2 years now and they have become a second family to me.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“It’s a clean facility, great instruction and they’re able to effectively teach and communicate our children some of who have adhd. We love their bilingual as well!”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Competitive atmosphere for those looking to dip their toes into the world of bjj competition.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“It’s a clean facility, great instruction and they’re able to effectively teach and communicate our children some of who have adhd.”

From the reviews

Our kids ages 6,7,12,18 and my husband have been attending since August. They love it. It’s a clean facility, great instruction and they’re able to effectively teach and communicate our children some of who have adhd. We love their bilingual as well! The kids all love to go and enjoy professor Mike, Emma, and Erica!

★★★★★ — Bethany, Apr 2024

The Professors and coaches at GF Team San Antonio are world class! Many of them are World Champions at various belt ranks! The instruction is second to none! They have something for everyone. Family friendly environment great for kids, teens and adults!

★★★★★ — Mark, Feb 2022

This is hands down the best place for jiu jitsu in San Antonio! Whether you want to be a competitor or just a hobbyist this is the school you want to be. I’ve been training with professors Mike and Emma for over 2 years now and they have become a second family to me.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Dec 2023

I highly recommend GFT San Antonio great Camaraderie everyone here cares and treats you like family.. Professors Bruno, Mike, Emma will help you with your Goals they have a great kinds class it’s in all around amazing academy.. I am extremely happy to be a part of the GFT family.

★★★★★ — Erica, Sep 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at GFTeam San Antonio

GFTeam San Antonio 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 GFTeam San Antonio

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 GFTeam San Antonio

6419 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX78238

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