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Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, 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 (ages 4) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 lenyjiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-980-0687
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s also family-friendly which makes is easy to bring your kids for growth, mutual suffering and group stretches.”
“I went in for the no gi night, and we hit up some stand up to transitions to the ground where we worked through an underhook/whizzer series to sweeps and then hit positionals.”
“Whether your goal is to compete or just have fun on the mat, this is a place where you can thrive.”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, and always willing to help when you need it, whether you’re brand new or more experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve known a lot of these guys for years, and they’ve combined high-level technique, wrestling, and stand-up comedy into one terrifyingly effective program.”
What members say
“At Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy, you’ll receive world class instruction from people who will push you to be the best you can be in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.”
“At Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy, you’ll receive world class instruction from people who will push you to be the best you can be in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.”
“At Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy, you’ll receive world class instruction from people who will push you to be the best you can be in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.”
“I went in for the no gi night, and we hit up some stand up to transitions to the ground where we worked through an underhook/whizzer series to sweeps and then hit positionals.”
“My son and I love Jiu Jitsu, and training together has become a huge part of our routine and our bond.”
“Whether you're looking for competition level training or a family friendly environment, Leny is the place for you.”
From the reviews
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get folded up by friends while they joke about it, this is the place for you. The coaches here are absolute monsters on the mat but also the kind of people who’d help your grandma carry groceries.
At Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy, you’ll receive world class instruction from people who will push you to be the best you can be in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment. Coach Ben emphasizes good technique, hard work, and keeping your partner safe.
I’ve been training for thirteen years and have had the privilege of training at gyms all over the country, and I can honestly say that Ben Leny is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had. He’s passionate about jiu-jitsu and genuinely invested in the growth of each individual student.
We’re Florida residence, we travel quite often to San Antonio, Texas. Me and my family have found a passion for jiujitsu and we’re so happy that we can continue to participate when we’re away from home at Leny jiujitsu. Leny jiujitsu has an awesome group of instructors starting with professor Leny.
New to BJJ? Start at Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy
Leny 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 Leny 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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