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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seguin, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule graciejiujitsuseguin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 830-340-1292

Hours

Monday 4:15–8:20 pm
Tuesday 4:50–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4:15–7:20 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“My daughter and I attended the Women Empowered seminar with Yvonne today and it was amazing!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The people, atmosphere, pacing and care that is given to each student sets Gracie Jiu-Jitsu apart from any other competitor.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“In today's world it's so very important for people to learn self defense techniques, especially women and young girls.”

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🌱 Beginners

“She takes the time to break down techniques clearly, ensuring all students – whether beginners or advanced – understand and can apply what they learn.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“A amazing instructor combines deep technical knowledge with genuine care for student growth, fostering a welcoming, safe, and positive environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“She takes the time to break down techniques clearly, ensuring all students – whether beginners or advanced – understand and can apply what they learn.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“A amazing instructor combines deep technical knowledge with genuine care for student growth, fostering a welcoming, safe, and positive environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“She takes the time to break down techniques clearly, ensuring all students – whether beginners or advanced – understand and can apply what they learn.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 8 mentions

“The people, atmosphere, pacing and care that is given to each student sets Gracie Jiu-Jitsu apart from any other competitor.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The facility is clean and very professional!”

From the reviews

Yvonne is an awesome instructor...she connects with the students and is very passionate about what she does. Don't hesitate and at least give it a shot...I don't think you'll be disappointed.

★★★★★ — Szucceed, Sep 2022

Yvonne Sifuentes is an amazing instructor and mentor. Her encouragement is infectious. My confidence has never been better! Thnx Gracie Jui Jitsu!

★★★★★ — Linda, Aug 2022

Yvonne at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seguin — Truly an Amazing Instructor!** Yvonne is hands down one of the best instructors I’ve ever trained with. Her deep knowledge of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, combined with her patient and encouraging teaching style, creates a positive and motivating environment for everyone.

★★★★★ — Carrie, May 2025

My daughter and I attended the Women Empowered seminar with Yvonne today and it was amazing! She's such a talented instructor, made us feel very comfortable and we learned so many new things today. We will definitely be signing up for the other classes.

★★★★★ — Alexandra, Jan 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin

110 W Court St, Seguin, TX78155

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