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Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Baytown, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciembv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 784-3327
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“World class athletes to learn from as well as being AMAZING with the younger kids, all while treating you like family.”
“They have maintained the traditional warrior spirit of Jiu jitsu while making the practice accessible to all levels.”
What members say
“Professor Ricardo, Professor Alex, and Professor Victoria are as knowledgeable and patient as you’ll find.”
“World class athletes to learn from as well as being AMAZING with the younger kids, all while treating you like family.”
“Coming into this gym I was greeted with both kindness and superb technique.”
“Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu is an amazing facility and great place to train, I highly recommend!”
“Great facility for all your needs from bjj to gym with weights / clean locker room.”
“Hard work, consistency, discipline, confidence and resilience are some of the characters traits they've developed and refined through training.”
From the reviews
World-class training for all ages right here in Mont Believu from Professor Ricardo Evangelista. Whether you're looking to build your BJJ skills to succeed in tournaments or as a fun way to get in shape, Professor Ricardo, the coaches and people at this gym will help you meet your goals.
Had a great time learning some amazing techniques from Professor Ricardo. His attention to detail and game is perfect for all athletes regardless of size or goals within the sport. Make sure you visit his school and try a class!
Amazing jiu-jitsu classes taught by Ricardo Evangelista. Large mat area for training. Great kids and adult classes. Definitely recommend to come out and try a class.
Excellent facility with a great head coach. For sure every single student will take great advantage to learn from Ricardo Evangelista.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu 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 Renzo Gracie Mont Belvieu
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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