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Gracie Barra Highland Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Highland Village, 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
- Membership memberships run around $40/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 gbhighlandvillage.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 439-7411
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are both great with kids and adults and place great value on discipline and respect and your kids will learn skills important for life in addition to training BJJ.”
“I love that the kids learn about respect , discipline and self-defense every single class.”
“The classes are well-structured, and the environment is respectful and welcoming for all levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
What members say
“GB Highland Village is incredible and Professor Gabriel and Professor Toxa are both extremely knowledgeable and are great teachers.”
“The classes are well-structured, and the environment is respectful and welcoming for all levels — from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“I can’t recommend GB Highland Village enough, they will treat you like family and the training you and your kids will receive is second to none!”
“Not to mention showing the basics of physical training and Jiu-Jitsu Highly recommend you come say hello and watch us in action.”
“They are both great with kids and adults and place great value on discipline and respect and your kids will learn skills important for life in addition to training BJJ.”
“The professionalism at Gracie Barra Highland Village is top-notch, from the instructors to the staff, everyone truly cares about helping you grow and making sure you feel welcome.”
From the reviews
Absolutely incredible gym! The professionalism at Gracie Barra Highland Village is top-notch, from the instructors to the staff, everyone truly cares about helping you grow and making sure you feel welcome. The facility is clean, organized, and has a great atmosphere that motivates you to train your best.
The professor is very knowledgeable and patient. The classes are structured and meaningful. You learn usable techniques while enhancing discipline. As it relates to your wallet - it is comparable to similar programs in terms of price, however the value at GB of HV far exceeds nearby programs.
After spending a bit of time around Martial Arts I have found the community and family culture in Gracie Barra Highland Village amazing. Professors and coaches are doing a wonderful job of teaching the youth how to be respectful, accountable and responsible.
Thank you to Professor Toxa & Professor Gabriel from Gracie Barra Highland Village! Our 8 year old Son absolutely love this amazing place to train! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about every student’s progress.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Highland Village
Gracie Barra Highland Village comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Highland Village
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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