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Renzo Gracie Riverstone
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sugar Land, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzogracieriverstone.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 900-2242
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–9 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9 AM, 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Renzo Gracie River stone is incredible and Coach Jaime deserves special recognition for his outstanding work with the kids' program.”
“They also have adult classes and women's only classes.”
“The schedule is stacked—with more no-gi classes than any other school in the area.”
“The schedule is stacked—with more no-gi classes than any other school in the area.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, the classes are well-structured, challenging, and a lot of fun.”
What members say
“Coach Munoz is knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping students grow, thank you.”
“From the moment you walk through the doors, you're met with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that makes every training session a pleasure.”
“Their entire team, (including Smitha, Professor Chriss, Coach Antoine, and the rest of the coaches) provide an environment that is supportive and builds confidence.”
“Professors & coaches here will help your child develop discipline & character in addition to Ju Jit Su fundamentals.”
“After looking around into so many places I finally found the one that fits perfectly for my son, and actually teach them! he is more confident and loves to come to his Classes.”
“We’ve been coming to Renzo Gracie Riverstone for several years now, ever since it opened, and it’s been an incredibly positive experience for our family.”
From the reviews
Renzo Gracie Riverstone not only is a great place to train jiu jitsu but it is also a place to develop character. The professors, coaches, and students all play a role in the growth and progression of all individuals that step foot in the academy.
Professors & coaches here will help your child develop discipline & character in addition to Ju Jit Su fundamentals. 1 monthly fee per child allows unlimited classes at any of their 3 locations. Free trial available to see if it's something your child will like to do before committing.
Awesome Jiu jitsu school that offers lessons which feel personal, but in a group setting. You get out of it what you put into it. Need to commit to come to the classes to get the concept down. Great for adults and kids. Top notch instructors, staff and owner.
The instruction is clear, detailed, and engaging. Coaches break things down well, focus on what actually works, and the class format includes plenty of live resistance and CLA-style games. It feels like a much better path to actually being able to use what you learn when it’s time to roll.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Riverstone
Renzo Gracie Riverstone 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 Riverstone
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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