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Gracie Barra Pearland, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pearland, 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 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbpearland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 406-7298
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters trained here as well, and I saw firsthand how easily Professor Marcelo works with kids and even teenagers (who can be a tough crowd!”
“Professor Mariana holds a women’s only class that my daughter absolutely loves!”
“They're both world-class competitors, but they also understand that not everyone wants to compete, and they respect and support each student's individual goals.”
“Highly recommend the woman self defense class as well.”
“You could also train at the brand new Webster location or any location around the Houston area if you sign up in Pearland.”
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What members say
“Professor Marcelo and Professor Mariana are extremely knowledgeable and are very passionate about jiu jitsu, as you can tell when they teach class.”
“Professor Marcelo does a great job with people from beginners (me) to advanced competitors (my son).”
“Although Prof Marcelo is a world class champion and recognized BJJ practitioner, he is very chill/ humble and reasonable, you cannot go wrong here.”
“The trainers are very respectful and teach in great detail.”
“Professor Mariana holds a women’s only class that my daughter absolutely loves!”
“They're both world-class competitors, but they also understand that not everyone wants to compete, and they respect and support each student's individual goals.”
From the reviews
Great school to train, for the kids and adults. My kids (and nephews) love Prof. Marcelo and all of the coaches. They're great with kids. As for the adult classes, you're going to get world class instruction from one of the best. Even though I get destroyed on the mats, I keep wanting to come back for more. It's fun.
Absolutely amazing coaching and one of the best in the business. Professor Marcelo Azevedo has created one of the most fruitful environments at his academy for those who are looking to improve their lives through Jiujitsu, whether that be for confidence, self defense, getting in shape, or for goals toward competing at…
My son LOVES this academy! He looks forward to coming each and every time. Professor Marcelo is wonderful with the kids and it's obvious they all adore him. Professor Victor is truly amazing with the students. He is always patient and extremely thorough with each and every student which I appreciate so much.
Very impressive facility, it's an extremely clean and welcoming environment with plenty of seating. The staff was very responsive from website contact form submission and responded to all my questions quickly in my many email replies.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Pearland, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Pearland, 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 Pearland, 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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