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Stedfast Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Missouri City, Texas
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule stedfastjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (281) 969-7056
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only do they offer BJJ, Nogi, and women’s self defense, but they also offer kids classes which our kid begs us to go to after school to see her new friends!”
“Not only do they offer BJJ, Nogi, and women’s self defense, but they also offer kids classes which our kid begs us to go to after school to see her new friends!”
“I’m also impressed that he’s a multiple time IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion, so I’m excited to learn more from him.”
“This gym welcomes all skill levels and is great for anyone looking to learn some self-defense skills, get some exercise, or make lifelong friends.”
“This gym welcomes all skill levels and is great for anyone looking to learn some self-defense skills, get some exercise, or make lifelong friends.”
What members say
“Attending these types of classes was new for me, but I could not feel more comfortable learning these important skills if it weren’t for the amazing coaches!”
“This gym changed my life, the coaches are very nice and welcoming working hard to teach you to be come better at jiu jitsu while having fun at the same time.”
“This gym changed my life, the coaches are very nice and welcoming working hard to teach you to be come better at jiu jitsu while having fun at the same time.”
“Wancler and the other coaches teaching style is different from other gyms, and for me, it makes the techniques much easier to understand.”
“My daughter loves and looks forward to going to class each day.”
“I’m also impressed that he’s a multiple time IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion, so I’m excited to learn more from him.”
From the reviews
Absolutely love this school! This gym is great for any individual looking to compete, learn self-defense skills, or to simply get some exercise. The kids classes are also a great way to make sure my kids are bully-proof! 🫶🏼 Thank you Arka for everything you have done for me and my family!
I can’t imagine my life without ARKA! This gym welcomes all skill levels and is great for anyone looking to learn some self-defense skills, get some exercise, or make lifelong friends.
Training at ARKA School of Jiu Jitsu has been one of the best experiences I’ve had. It truly feels like home—from the supportive environment to the incredible coaches who genuinely care about every student. The respect, encouragement, and high-level instruction have helped me progress faster than I ever expected.
My son and daughter has been attending the school for 10 months. My daughter loves and looks forward to going to class each day. She has become disciplined and driven to excel in the class. The coaches are attentive to her progress and further encourages her to compete.
New to BJJ? Start at Stedfast Jiu-Jitsu
Stedfast Jiu-Jitsu 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 Stedfast Jiu-Jitsu
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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