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Half Shell Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule halfshellbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 361-800-1609
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2–3 pm |
The classes they run
“Our children ages 6 & 16 love coming to jiu jitsu and in a short amount of time they have learned a plethora of skills.”
What members say
“Excellent instruction and technique and lots of fun!”
“This place is extremely professional and knowledgeable, they welcomed us in like family!”
From the reviews
Fun and welcoming place. Very laid back which I absolutely love. Not strict on uniforms so I'm able to wear any color gi, which is cool cause I have different colors. Coach's are very cool, and easy to approach with any questions.The Ninja Turtle logo rocks!
I been practicing jiu-jitsu here for about 7 yrs now. It has without a doubt changed my life all for the better. I wish I would have discovered it much sooner. My boys also have participated and competed over the years. The whole experience for us has been a good one. Our instructor Adam Gonzalez is a class act.
I recently visited this gym with my two teenagers while on vacation. This place is extremely professional and knowledgeable, they welcomed us in like family! If you live in this area and haven't studied under Coach Adam and Coach Roger, then you are quite frankly, missing out.
Our children ages 6 & 16 love coming to jiu jitsu and in a short amount of time they have learned a plethora of skills. I recommend Half Shell Jiu Jitsu!
New to BJJ? Start at Half Shell Jiu-jitsu
Half Shell Jiu-jitsu 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 Half Shell Jiu-jitsu
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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