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LX Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
4.2 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sugar Land, 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lxbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (888) 592-5501
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I train at LX Jiu-Jitsu and it's the best place to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & self-defense in Sugar Land and Houston!”
“The knowledge that Professor Leo has shared with her has enabled her to walk through life with a quiet confidence that is extremely rare for a teenager.”
“Leonardo Xavier comes from a long and successful competition career, he doesn't care about creating tournament champions.”
“He knows and is willing to teach the most advanced principles that makes Jiu Jitsu works for competition and self-defense as a martial art.”
“He has a unique ability to break down techniques in engaging, easy-to-understand ways that work for variety of age ranges and skill sets beginners and experienced students alike.”
What members say
“I strongly recommend this academy; great place to train, professor Leonardo is AMAZING and his staff is very friendly and caring.”
“He has a unique ability to break down techniques in engaging, easy-to-understand ways that work for variety of age ranges and skill sets beginners and experienced students alike.”
“He creates a welcoming, supportive environment while maintaining high standards and encouraging everyone to improve at their own pace.”
“He has a unique ability to break down techniques in engaging, easy-to-understand ways that work for variety of age ranges and skill sets beginners and experienced students alike.”
“He knows and is willing to teach the most advanced principles that makes Jiu Jitsu works for competition and self-defense as a martial art.”
“That being said it is a very traditional school that strictly adheres to the teachings and philosophy of Grand Master Helio Gracie.”
From the reviews
My 14 year old daughter has been training at LX for a decade now. Little did I know that the trajectory of her life was changing the day that 4 year old stepped on the mat for the first time.
I guess all I can offer is that not every school is for suited for every type of personality. Personally I have trained here 5-6 days/wk for the last 2 yrs. and I wouldn't go anywhere else. The school is very nice, well maintained, and the instruction is absolutely top notch.
My three kids all train at LX Jiu-Jitsu, and my oldest has been there for 9 years now—recently earning his green belt. That's not a typo—9 years with the same instructor, the same school, the same philosophy. Professor Leo teaches traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with direct lineage to Gracie Humaita.
I have been a student at LX Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense for almost 7 years now... it's become my home away from home. Although Prof. Leonardo Xavier comes from a long and successful competition career, he doesn't care about creating tournament champions. He cares about creating life champions, people that succeed in life.
New to BJJ? Start at LX Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
LX Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense 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 LX Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
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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