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Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, 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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule inspirejiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 353-7799
Hours
| Monday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ed is a great instructor not only when training the adult class but also got a chance to see how great he is with kids.”
“This is a great place to train, whether you are a competitor or a hobbyist.”
“Lots of one on one engagement and a tremendous amount of patience with the little ones.”
“I dropped in for an open mat at Inspire Jiu Jitsu and was met with warmth and challenge in equal measure.”
“The offerings of Kickboxing/Muy Thai classes is also a massive benefit in overall rounding your self defense skills.”
“The training drills were well-structured and easy to follow, even for a beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend Inspire Jiu Jitsu Academy and Ed Ramos HQ for any skill level athletes of Jiu Jitsu & MMA.”
“The offerings of Kickboxing/Muy Thai classes is also a massive benefit in overall rounding your self defense skills.”
What members say
“Professor Ed Ramos is a world class instructor that teaches and mentors students with the upmost passion and dedication.”
“The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.”
“The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.”
“The technique is top notch, everyone is friendly, the mats are sprung, and they even have a shower.”
“This is a great place to train, whether you are a competitor or a hobbyist.”
From the reviews
I can’t stress enough how great this Jiu Jitsu gym is. Professor Ed Ramos is a world class instructor that teaches and mentors students with the upmost passion and dedication. The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.
I had the chance to train here for a couple weeks even having to drive a long way from my house but I have to say it was worth the drive. Ed is a great instructor not only when training the adult class but also got a chance to see how great he is with kids. He kept them engaged and entertained the whole class.
I dropped in for an open mat at Inspire Jiu Jitsu and was met with warmth and challenge in equal measure. Professor Ed Ramos runs a gym marked by discipline and generosity, his students respectful yet unyielding in their rolls. Opportunities to train under a world champion in Houston are scarce; this is one such place.
I was in Houston over the weekend and showed up for the open mat. Everybody is really nice and there is people from all levels. I didn’t have my gi on me but it was no problem as some people took of their gi’s to roll with me. Amazing experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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