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League City Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in League City, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lc-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 875-3741
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 5–7 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All the way up to competitor level strategy and training, along with great weight room area this place is made to make Bjj a new hobby you will come to love.”
“Coach Matt is an incredible instructor, breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, whether you're a beginner or advanced.”
What members say
“Coach Matt is an incredible instructor, breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, whether you're a beginner or advanced.”
“Coach Matt is an incredible instructor, breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, whether you're a beginner or advanced.”
“Very friendly for anyone I’m just a drop in but always treated well The current location is perfect for anyone intimidated by large crowded gyms”
“He is able to effectively and clearly communicate the lessons as well as always willing to take time to explain details further with any student if needed.”
“All the way up to competitor level strategy and training, along with great weight room area this place is made to make Bjj a new hobby you will come to love.”
“Thank you, Coach Trey and ATOS — we’re excited to see even more positive growth moving forward!”
From the reviews
Awesome place to learn jiu jitsu. Welcoming atmosphere. Mats are always clean and disinfected before and after every class. Follows covid 19 polices. Professor Matt is an awesome instructor and really makes jiu jitsu fun.
This school is amazing, beautiful owner with great values. Awesome head coach who is 2020 pan-am/worlds champ, capable of teaching the most beginner friendly techniques.
Coach Matt is a exceptional guy when it comes to teaching you Juijitsu. He’s not the type that judges you just because your white belt. He goes out of his way to truly teach you the techniques to perform Juijitsu correctly. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in Juijitsu.
This is absolutely a great gym. Our instructor has a very strong presence both as a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and teacher. He is able to effectively and clearly communicate the lessons as well as always willing to take time to explain details further with any student if needed.
New to BJJ? Start at League City Jiu-Jitsu
League City 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 League City 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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