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Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 30 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsusanantonio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-879-2318
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 6 year old has been in the kids bullyproof program and that has also shown us his new skills and confidence.”
“If you are wanting to learn for self defense this is the place if you want to learned random inverted and flying stuff look elsewhere.”
“Beginners focus on learning principles and skills; they do not “roll” or spar until they demonstrate proficiency.”
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What members say
“The instructor and co-instructor are very knowledgeable of the arts.”
“I have no prior self defense training, and the instructors were very welcoming and provided a safe environment for learning.”
“I have no prior self defense training, and the instructors were very welcoming and provided a safe environment for learning.”
“Head instructor Marc Torres had a seminar where I learned amazing self-defense techniques, great place to train.”
“Gracie Jiu Jitsu taught me and my coworkers a self-defense class here in San Antonio and it was great!”
“I have taken classes so have my brother, and my sister has taken the women's empowerment program.”
From the reviews
I learned more here in a few classes than 6 months at another school taught by two black belts. The curriculum makes learning easy and safe. Marc and Yvonne have answer every question I have ever had and always give helpful pointers.
Classes are great for kids. Kids don't even realize they're actually exercising. Instructors are friendly, easy going and well educated. Hope to see you on the mat!
I had a great experience! Marc was very through during each class. He explained everything to be able to understand and follow with ease. I feel very confident in all I learned and have very intention to go back.
The classes are great, you learn to protect yourself better with these techniques. The instructor and co-instructor are very knowledgeable of the arts. I have taken classes so have my brother, and my sister has taken the women's empowerment program. This school is well worth it.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio
Gracie Jiu Jitsu 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 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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