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Gracie Barra Texas, Houston - Jiu Jitsu in Webster / League City, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Webster, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 graciebarratx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 632-1397
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has been a member for several years, starting in the kids classes and now in adult, every step of the way it has been a supportive and positive learning environment.”
“I'm so glad there is such a strong team here in this area where I can go to stay in shape, learn BJJ from world class professors and competitors.”
“If you don’t have prior martial arts experience, everyone here is helpful in terms of how to get started in this self defense art.”
“Advise to parents who take their little ones there for the first time: make sure you arrive about 15 minutes BEFORE the class starts.”
Other martial arts here
“Shame I had no time to train some of the Muay Thai, which looked amazing.”
What members say
“I'm so glad there is such a strong team here in this area where I can go to stay in shape, learn BJJ from world class professors and competitors.”
“Advise to parents who take their little ones there for the first time: make sure you arrive about 15 minutes BEFORE the class starts.”
“My son has been a member for several years, starting in the kids classes and now in adult, every step of the way it has been a supportive and positive learning environment.”
“Their attention to detail makes a difference in executing the moves effectively.”
“It’s done wonders for my kids’ confidence and ability.”
“Gracie Barra Texas, otherwise known as the Fortress or GB Headquarters-TX, has been one of the best things that has happened to our family since moving to Houston.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Texas has become family to us, we are there 6 nights a week and love every second of it. All four of our kids have joined as well as my husband and have learned so much.
My kids attend classes here. These guys are good with active boys and shy girls. They have several instructors for every class, and the positive attitude really makes this a great place. The adult classes also look structured and have a competitive/non-competative feel.
I'm so glad there is such a strong team here in this area where I can go to stay in shape, learn BJJ from world class professors and competitors. The school is a little crowded because of how popular it is, but it's worth it to have such a variety of training partners.
Amazing. Draculino is so charming... Like having Renzo in Texas.... the passion he has... Would love to train with him again. The specifc sparring, using King of the hill made good use of the space... Shame I had no time to train some of the Muay Thai, which looked amazing.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Texas, Houston - Jiu Jitsu in Webster / League City, TX
Gracie Barra Texas, Houston - Jiu Jitsu in Webster / League City, TX 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 Texas, Houston - Jiu Jitsu in Webster / League City, TX
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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