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Gracie Barra Conroe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Conroe, Texas
Part of Gracie Barra
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 graciebarraconroetx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (936) 444-8781
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Professor Shawn and his team do an incredible job working with the kids — they’re patient, encouraging, and truly care about their progress on and off the mats.”
“Great activity for kids of any age and learning self defense in a fun way is always a Plus!”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find value in the classes offered here!”
What members say
“The professor is amazing with the little ones—patient and always ends class with a fun game of dodgeball.”
“The atmosphere at the gym is welcoming and supportive, making it a great place to learn and train.”
“We highly recommend Gracie Barra Conroe to any parents looking for a supportive and effective jiujitsu program for their children.”
“We have been coming since this location opened and my 4 year old son is infatuated with Professor Shawn and Gracie Barra!”
“Besides the facility being very clean (even with showers) the layout is great.”
“Our kids have not only learned jiujitsu, but our daughter especially has gained a significant boost in confidence and really come alive through these classes.”
From the reviews
We have been coming since this location opened and my 4 year old son is infatuated with Professor Shawn and Gracie Barra! He has told Shawn that he will coach JuJitsu one day and constantly asks when are we coming back! Great activity for kids of any age and learning self defense in a fun way is always a Plus!!!
We have been coming to this location shortly after opening and we love it. Both my sons have a great time and professor Shawn is astounding with the kids. Especially great patience with the younger group that is full of short attention spans and energy.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Gracie Barra Conroe Jiu-Jitsu! The kids’ program is outstanding,structured, fun, and focused on building confidence, discipline, and respect in every student. Professor Shawn is phenomenal with the kids.
What can I say about this place??? We finally found something our girls absolutely love doing! They get upset when they can’t make it to class! Professor Shawn and his family has brought so much joy to our family watching our girls grow in a sport that they love!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Conroe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Conroe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Gracie Barra Conroe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site