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Humble Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-San Antonio

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Universal City, Texas

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule humblerootsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 210-875-4745

Hours

Monday 5:15–8 pm
Tuesday 5:15–8 pm
Wednesday 5:15–8 pm
Thursday 5:15–8 pm
Friday 5–6:30 pm
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 Humble Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-San Antonio, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“I highly recommend it for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“He loves jujutsu and teaching, especially kids, making classes fun, engaging, and welcoming for all.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Perfect for both beginners and competitors.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“This school is fantastic for beginners, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for learning jiu-jitsu.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Coach Jay is extremely knowledgeable and is awesome with the kids class!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“This school is fantastic for beginners, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for learning jiu-jitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“It’s a place where family bonds are formed, and every individual is united by the relentless desire to grow stronger, improve a little more each day.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I highly recommend it for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great spot, clean mats, excellent instruction.”

From the reviews

I was extremely nervous and didn’t know what to expect going into the class and I have never done anytype of defensive classes but the coach literally had no problem walking with me side by side to walk me through the steps when I wasn’t getting it everyone was extremely nice friendly and welcoming! I really enjoyed it

★★★★★ — Lekenya, Jun 2025

This is more than just a gym, it’s a heartfelt community filled with incredible people who truly care. It’s a place where family bonds are formed, and every individual is united by the relentless desire to grow stronger, improve a little more each day.

★★★★★ — Polu, Sep 2025

I turned 40 this year and wanted to give Jiu-jitsu a try. Although I looked at a few other schools, this one was vary welcoming, unlike some of the others. I walked through techniques and safety. Everyone was helpful and genuinely happy to have me there.

★★★★★ — Steven, Mar 2025

This school is fantastic for beginners, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for learning jiu-jitsu. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu.

★★★★★ — Devlin, May 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Humble Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-San Antonio

Humble Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-San Antonio comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Humble Roots Brazilian 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.

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 Humble Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-San Antonio

1740 Universal City Blvd Ste 132, Universal City, TX78148

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