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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
5 ★★★★★ 238 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, Texas
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 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gjjhouston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 317-0217
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want to build a great foundation of jiu-jitsu and self defense, with great instructors and students who care, in a safe and professional environment, please come here!”
“His passion for teaching real jiujitsu and instilling strong values in both kids and adults truly sets this academy apart.”
“Plus, you're learning some insanely effective and essential strategies for staying safe as a woman.”
“They offer excellent, inclusive and well-structured programs for all ages and skill level, highlighting the teens and women empowerment program.”
“If you want to build a great foundation of jiu-jitsu and self defense, with great instructors and students who care, in a safe and professional environment, please come here!”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, the instructors provide personalized feedback and guidance to help you improve.”
Other martial arts here
“I've done trials with other local BJJ/MMA gyms but have negative experiences.”
What members say
“If you want to build a great foundation of jiu-jitsu and self defense, with great instructors and students who care, in a safe and professional environment, please come here!”
“The other women in the class were friendly and welcoming and were sure to include anyone new.”
“Overall, Professor Jackson is as legit as Black Belts come, and he has an amazing supporting staff that is not only knowledgeable but extremely friendly.”
“Coming in with two years of prior experience from a competition school, I was looking to join a school that would help me work on my fundamentals and overall game.”
“Kid classes are also offered, and BJJ is a great way to teach kids self-defense and also proper lifestyle choices.”
“I took one of the Women Empowered self defense classes on their free trial, and I was sooo nervous to start, but the Gracie team made it SO easy!”
From the reviews
I took one of the Women Empowered self defense classes on their free trial, and I was sooo nervous to start, but the Gracie team made it SO easy!! They emailed me days in advance and answered all of the questions I didn't even know I had, and made me feel so much more comfortable to start.
I could NOT recommend the Women Empowered program more!! I tell basically every woman in my life about it. I was so nervous to try something so far out of my comfort zone, but it's turned into my favorite part of the week. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with open arms and step-by-step instruction.
I have been training at Memorial Brazilian jiu-jitsu (MBJJ) under Professor Jackson for about 8 months now. After having moved back from Florida, I needed a school to allow me to continue training in the sport I fell in love with.
If you want to build a great foundation of jiu-jitsu and self defense, with great instructors and students who care, in a safe and professional environment, please come here! They also have a program for every age, gender, and skill, so anyone can learn the benefits of jiu-jitsu here.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston 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 Jiu Jitsu Houston
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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