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Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brownsville, Texas
Part of Gracie Humaitá
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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ghbrownsville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 956-254-3988
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He takes the time to show us proper technique and doesn’t mind the questions we ask.”
“The professors and coaches are very attentive and consistently teaching the kids new techniques and matching them up accordingly to exercise what they’ve learned.”
“If you want to get in shape, learn great self defense or to expand on your martial arts skills this is the place to be.”
“The instructors are very patient and take the time to help beginners feel comfortable and confident.”
Other martial arts here
“This establishment not only offers too of the line jiu jitsu but other mixed martial arts as well that can be beneficial to just about anyone.”
What members say
“With not only the great instructors and the friendly, great atmosphere they bring, but also jammed packed lessons in not only jiu jitsu but the values that it offers.”
“Everyone from the white belts to the black belts was very welcoming and hard-working, the classes were structured logically around a fantastic curriculum.”
“With not only the great instructors and the friendly, great atmosphere they bring, but also jammed packed lessons in not only jiu jitsu but the values that it offers.”
“The professors and coaches are very attentive and consistently teaching the kids new techniques and matching them up accordingly to exercise what they’ve learned.”
“He and Ms Martha Galvan always emphasize on the importance of discipline, practice and hard work, and our kiddos love them both.”
“I’ve trained BJJ for more than five years, and after a long time away I came down to train at Gracie Humaita Brownsville.”
From the reviews
I started at Galvan’s Martial Arts/Gracie Humaita Brownsville back in 2006 when it was located on Southmost. The school has changed in location and size, but what hasn’t changed is the quality and instruction; crazy thing is, as amazing as it used to be, it’s actually gotten better.
My 16yr old son has always been a shy,quiet,very nervous kid and grumpy,but, since he started his Jiu Jitsu classes his personality has changed dramatically. He is know a confident teenager who is not afraid of speaking publicly,he is way less grumpy,he laughs and talks more with family,he has told his father and I…
First of all thank you professor Galvan for having me, it was such a great experience. I was in Brownsville for a few days and had the great pleasure and honor to be able to train at Gracie Humaita. As you walk in you are stuck by the friendly atmosphere and you immediately feel extremely welcome.
This establishment not only offers too of the line jiu jitsu but other mixed martial arts as well that can be beneficial to just about anyone. The gym may seem small when you first enter but the lessons that are taught each day are bigger than life.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville 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 Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
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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