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Raízes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Crosby, 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 4–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule raizesbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 384-0395
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Felipe and professor Jeff have been a big help with my son on his jiu jitsu journey.”
“I would highly recommend Raizes whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner of jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Professor Felipe and Professor Jeff are great teachers. Great community and camaraderie”
“I would highly recommend Raizes whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner of jiu jitsu.”
“Professor Felipe is a master of the art and an excellent teacher… ALL the staff there are very friendly and pleasant to be around.”
“On top of that, the facility is clean and well-kept.”
From the reviews
Just finished their intro class, really clean environment…coaches were cool and took the time to understand where I was level-wise…really great place and would recommend anyone interested to try out a class
Can’t say enough good things about this gym! Professor Felipe and Professor Jeff are great teachers. Great community and camaraderie
Professor Felipe and professor Jeff have been a big help with my son on his jiu jitsu journey. Definitely recommend!
My 13 year old son and I have been attending for 6 weeks now. I am 51 yrs old and we’re able to go to the same class and learn together and it’s been a very fun and enjoyable experience! Professor Felipe is a master of the art and an excellent teacher… ALL the staff there are very friendly and pleasant to be around.
New to BJJ? Start at Raízes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Raízes Brazilian 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 Raízes Brazilian 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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