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Rilion Gracie Academy
5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Missouri City, Texas
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongraciemissouricity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 851-3365
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“From the initial contact to when my 5 year-old kid started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Andrea with Rilion Gracie Academy here in Missouri City has been nothing but helpful and amazing!”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner, a seasoned competitor, a child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, the training is tailored appropriately to your skill level and goals.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner, a seasoned competitor, a child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, the training is tailored appropriately to your skill level and goals.”
“Whatever your goal; weather fitness, self-defense, or increased confidence you will find it at the Academy.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner, a seasoned competitor, a child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, the training is tailored appropriately to your skill level and goals.”
Other martial arts here
“Absolutely awesome place for BJJ and Muay Thai!”
What members say
“Coach Alan, Coach Grayson, and Coach Andrea have been amazing, and we’re especially thankful to the owner, Andrea, for always being available to answer any questions.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner, a seasoned competitor, a child, a teenager, an adult, or a senior, the training is tailored appropriately to your skill level and goals.”
“Everyone has been extremely welcoming and has played a big role in helping my boys develop not only new skills, but more importantly, discipline.”
“Moreover, the techniques our professors emphasize will stay with you throughout your life!”
“My thought was to get a good cardio workout while learning some skills.”
“From the initial contact to when my 5 year-old kid started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Andrea with Rilion Gracie Academy here in Missouri City has been nothing but helpful and amazing!”
From the reviews
Our kids, Noah and Alianna, truly respect and enjoy their time at Rilion Gracie. Coach Alan, Coach Grayson, and Coach Andrea have been amazing, and we’re especially thankful to the owner, Andrea, for always being available to answer any questions.
Tremendous instructors. Excellent hours. Every class runs on time. Seriously consider Rilion Gracie for your Jiu Jitsu training needs.
We love Rilion Gracie academy! My son and I are there 6-7 days a week. It has literally become our second home. Since we started I have lost close to 30 pounds and have gotten on much better shape. We have both made amazing friends there.
This gym changed my life. Professor Romolu, Lucas, Andrea and all the black belts have been so welcoming. I learn something new every class and most importantly, they care about your safety and growth. This gym feels like family.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Academy
Rilion Gracie Academy 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 Rilion Gracie Academy
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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