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Gracie Barra Fulshear Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fulshear, 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 (ages 3–14) — 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 gbfulshear.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 832-698-9800
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 5–8:10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–8:10 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–8:10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here when he was around 5 or 6 years old, and now, almost four years later, he’s grown so much thanks to the incredible coaching.”
“Whether you’re a competitor or hobbyist, young or old, this academy helps you grow in skill, confidence, and character.”
“We were looking for our kids to get involved in a martial art to help build self confidence and self defense, so we decided on BJJ.”
“The community was incredibly welcoming and very accepting of beginners, but not only that, absolutely resolved to make people feel comfortable in their learning.”
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What members say
“My son started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here when he was around 5 or 6 years old, and now, almost four years later, he’s grown so much thanks to the incredible coaching.”
“The community was incredibly welcoming and very accepting of beginners, but not only that, absolutely resolved to make people feel comfortable in their learning.”
“The owners are incredibly friendly, and I believe it is family-operated, which shows in how they give 120% every single day — both in coaching and in maintaining the facility.”
“The school has a clean, family-friendly environment with top notch technique.”
“I’ve watched my children’s confidence grow tremendously — not just on the mats, but in everyday life — and honestly, mine has too.”
“Whether you’re a competitor or hobbyist, young or old, this academy helps you grow in skill, confidence, and character.”
From the reviews
As a BJJ Black Belt I’ve trained and competed all over the world. My wife and I recently moved to Fulshear and have been training at Gracie Barra for some months now. Professor Daniel is knowledgeable, patient and an excellent teacher.
Professor Daniel Vitti and me met on September 22, 2009, in my first Jiu-jitsu class of my life at Gracie Barra Goiânia , at the time Daniel was a purple belt instructor.
I’ve been training at Gracie Barra Fulshear for over seven years, and it’s been life-changing. Professor Daniel Vitti and Professor Michelle run a family business and set a high standard—their passion, precision, and energy drive everyone to improve.
I was hesitant at first to start jiu-jitsu however after the encouragement of my friends, especially one of my buddies who attends Gracie Barra Fulshear, I decided to give it a shot.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Fulshear Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Fulshear Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Self-Defense 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 Fulshear Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Self-Defense
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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