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Gracie Barra South College Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in College Station, 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 3–15) — 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 graciebarrasouthcollege.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (979) 446-8732
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Gracie Barra South College Station is a wonderful, safe, clean, supportive, and challenging environment for my kids.”
“He has really enjoyed competition classes and going to competitions in Houston, Austin, and Dallas with the Gracie Barra College Station team.”
“If you’re looking for a place to train the most fundamental skills of self defense and/or just get in the best shape of your life, this is the place to go.”
“Perfect for families and beginners, too notch facilities ran by one of the best in the business.”
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What members say
“Amazing professors and coaches teaching complex, high level jiu jitsu in ways that make sense and achieve results!”
“From the first class you can tell that Professor Tio Milton and Coach Carlinhos really care about the growth of their students.”
“Plus joining the Gracie Barra team means you become part of a worldwide family no matter where your BJJ journey takes you.”
“The facilities are new and well maintained, and the coaches are very attentive to the students helping them grow confidence in their technique.”
“If you’re looking for a place to train the most fundamental skills of self defense and/or just get in the best shape of your life, this is the place to go.”
“He has really enjoyed competition classes and going to competitions in Houston, Austin, and Dallas with the Gracie Barra College Station team.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been attending Gracie Barra for a few months now, and the experience has been outstanding. From the very beginning, the instructors made her feel welcome, supported, and confident. The coaches are not only highly skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also truly exceptional with children.
My son Garrick has attended Gracie Barra since 2023. He has really enjoyed competition classes and going to competitions in Houston, Austin, and Dallas with the Gracie Barra College Station team.
Great school with professional staff and world class instruction. Perfect for families and beginners, too notch facilities ran by one of the best in the business. Yall are lucky and blessed to have Professor Milton teaching you and your family! 10 out of 10! 🙇🏽♂️
Everyone should try a class! Professor Tio Milton provides so much more than just instruction. From the first class you can tell that Professor Tio Milton and Coach Carlinhos really care about the growth of their students. They push us to grow a little better each day.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra South College Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra South College Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & 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 South College Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & 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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