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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, 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 3–12) — 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 gracienorthwestsanantonio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (210) 990-2600
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
The classes they run
“My son and I both trained in both the bullyproof program and the Combatives class and both classes were excellent!”
“As a martial arts enthusiast and a big fan of the sport and philosophy of self-defense in jiujitsu I highly recommend this school and the environment Justin is building.”
“Great for Beginners: Whether you have experience in martial arts or are a complete beginner, GJJ is a great place to start your women's self-defense journey.”
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What members say
“Justin ( head instructor) is a great teacher and is excellent with the kids as well”
“Welcoming and Empowering Environment: The academy maintains a welcoming and empowering environment, which is essential for a positive learning experience.”
“Welcoming and Empowering Environment: The academy maintains a welcoming and empowering environment, which is essential for a positive learning experience.”
“Overall, I highly recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest SA for women who want to learn effective self-defense techniques in a supportive and empowering environment.”
“I don't come from a Gracie system background and found the lesson contained different approaches to techniques I was familiar with which expanded my knowledge.”
From the reviews
Great place to train. My son and I both trained in both the bullyproof program and the Combatives class and both classes were excellent! Justin welcomed us into the class while our home Jiu-Jitsu gym was under renovation.
Started training here a few months ago and absolutely love it. There's something for everyone - Women Empowered Classes, a Combatives class for incredible self defence, Bullyproof for kids (they always seem to have a blast), and even a Master Cycle class for the higher level belts.
I was able to stop in as an out of town guest. I was greeted with a very warm welcome and inviting atmosphere. As a brown belt who's trained for 14 years I can say I was extremely impressed with the level of thought and detail put into the lesson.
I've been going here for a few months now and the instruction/school environment is top notch. The mats and restroom are always clean. The school has AC and is well lit. Justin (head instructor) is very kind and welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio 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 Northwest San Antonio
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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