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Ralph Gracie Georgetown
5 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Georgetown, 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
- 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 ralphgraciegtx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (737) 738-3044
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12:30–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12:30–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–1:30 PM, 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter was able come from Oklahoma and visit the facility for the 1st time tonight.”
“The no gi instruction was top notch, the rolls were fantastic, the people were awesome, open, and inviting.”
“I did a private lesson with a guest instructor and got to meet Joe, who was super kind and welcoming.”
“I stopped by for a Saturday open mat and had some pretty phenomenal rolls.”
“From beginner to advanced, this gym has someone for you to learn and grown with.”
What members say
“Clean facilities, sauna , cold plunge , world class instruction and great community.”
“I spoke with Daniel and John, who were supervising, told them about my situation and they were so welcoming and very accommodating to my schedule.”
“After trying every jiu jitsu gym in a 45 minute radius from my house I felt the most comfortable and welcome at Ralph Gracie all the instructors are world class and very humble.”
“Came in visiting with a friend there and was a lovely clean gym, very welcoming for visitors and great technique and rolls!”
“After trying every jiu jitsu gym in a 45 minute radius from my house I felt the most comfortable and welcome at Ralph Gracie all the instructors are world class and very humble.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 I had an amazing experience training at Ralph Gracie Georgetown last week with Big Dan! The training session was absolutely world-class—Big Dan’s expertise and teaching style were top-notch, and We learned so much.
My son Ole introduced me to this gym and brought me in for my first BJJ class ever. From the moment I walked in, Dan, John, and the entire team made me feel welcome. Instructor Dan is world-class with exceptional attention to detail.
Great facility. Great instruction. Great community. I attended the evening class at 7:30pm with Dan Manasoiu. The staff and members were so kind and made me feel welcomed. The instruction given by Dan was absolutely INCREDIBLE. His instructions were clear, precise and methodical.
I've been training for a few years. For this past year though, I wasn't able to find a place that could accommodate my needs until I came across Ralph Gracie here. I stopped by for a Saturday open mat and had some pretty phenomenal rolls. It was awesome being able to get back into the swing of things, so to speak.
New to BJJ? Start at Ralph Gracie Georgetown
Ralph Gracie Georgetown comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Ralph Gracie Georgetown
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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