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Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, Texas
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- Membership memberships run around $200/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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 renzogracielakehouston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (281) 500-0075
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 2:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Best part is that when the kids are done with their practice, they can hang out while my husband and I practice.”
“His growth as a person and a juijitsu competitor has been tremendous.”
“Also you can do $200 a month for both kickboxing and jujitsu , or just $100 for just the women’s self defense class only on Sundays.”
Other martial arts here
“If you have any questions about jujitsu and/or kickboxing everyone training there is usually happy to explain.”
What members say
“We would 100% recommend Renzo Gracie Lake Houston simply on the dedication of the amazing coaches alone.”
“Ever since we’ve moved here and started coming to this gym, everyone has been like family and so welcoming!”
“We’ve been a part of this amazing jiu jitsu family for the last 2 years, and everyone here is nothing short of AMAZING!”
“All of the coaches are amazing, our children’s confidence has grown and their technique improve everyday.”
“All of the coaches are amazing, our children’s confidence has grown and their technique improve everyday.”
“His growth as a person and a juijitsu competitor has been tremendous.”
From the reviews
I’m from Miami Florida training with Gracie Barra Doral, but came on a visit at Texas. And I was welcome by the wonderful family of Renzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lake Houston Texas. If you are visiting or looking for a Jiu jitsu Academy to join while you are in Houston Lake Texas.
I had a great night of training here. The instructors were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The facility is clean, with plenty of parking. Thanks again for the instruction, rolls and hospitality!
This is a great place to get involved and have fun with your entire family. It’s for all ages! My husband and I train and so do my boys! My 15 year old has been training for 5 years now and my husband and I train as well!
My son has trained with the pros at Renzo Gracie Lake Houston since 2022. His growth as a person and a juijitsu competitor has been tremendous. This gym offers a wide variety of training and i’m sure they can meet the needs of just about anyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
Renzo Gracie Lake Houston 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 Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
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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