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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Braunfels
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Braunfels, 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 5–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gjjnb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-787-0542
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have trial classes to make sure this is the right fit for you or your child/children.”
“Gracie Jiu Jitsu New Braunfels, is the best school I’ve attended for self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“It's not a radical MMA breeding ground full of posturing aholes.”
What members say
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my incredible instructor, Everett Holmes.”
“I really enjoy how they encorporate teaching basic family values like cooperation, kindness, honest to each session.”
“Your guidance in Jiu Jitsu has given me valuable techniques, confidence, and a sense of comfort in my practice.”
“"Bully Proof" program for her and and massive dose of cardio, humility and craft for me.”
“I also want to thank the wonderful community at Gracie Jiu Jitsu New Braunfels—your friendships and support have made this journey even more rewarding.”
“Not sure what took me so long 😉 Come check out the women’s empowered course.”
From the reviews
I’m gonna give an honest review, not gonna hold back. Coming from another martial arts discipline, I decided to see what all the BJJ fuss was all about. We’ll I walked into the right place alright, Gracie University BJJ. When I met Everett the instructor, he was so humble and did not pitch a sale.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Braunfels is an inviting and friendly place to train and learn BJJ. Everett is a great instructor who brings years of Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and experience.
Next level awesome. Everyone was kind, welcoming, and humble. Coach Everett was accommodating, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Hooked
Innovation inspired by COVID. March 2020 Gymnasiums shut down. When they reopened the risk and new rules left it an impossible option. Eureka! Jiu Jitsu is rigorous, lacks meat heads and welcomes my children! Boom a new hobby with the breadth of discipline, instruction, utility and "Gracie"...get it? Now...
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Braunfels
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
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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