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Team Rivas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Montgomery, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 $100/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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule teamrivas.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (281) 253-5809

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 4:30–9 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Team Rivas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“The childrens classes are organized and the children are aware that they are in a disciplined environment for the purpose of training and that it is not a playground.”

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Teens BJJ

“"In 2010 I was beginning my career as a High School teacher and realized that if I didn’t involve myself in some type of physical activity outside of work, my health would suffer.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He learns discipline, self defense and self confidence.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Daniel is not only a great jujitsu coach but a life coach as well.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“While visiting Montgomery from out of state to see extended family, I reached out to this gym and was warmly welcomed to join a class.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I started going to Rivas because of their emphasis on take-down technique, but the BJJ taught at this school is efficient and effective.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“this is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class and I like to fight I love competition so this is the best thing I've ever done!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“The childrens classes are organized and the children are aware that they are in a disciplined environment for the purpose of training and that it is not a playground.”

From the reviews

Coach Daniel is not only a great jujitsu coach but a life coach as well. His discipline procedures and structure have really proven to be successful as my son has drastically improved in his behavior and manner of respecting others. Team Rivas is part of our family.

★★★★★ — Nyree, May 2016

"In 2010 I was beginning my career as a High School teacher and realized that if I didn’t involve myself in some type of physical activity outside of work, my health would suffer. Having practiced BJJ briefly years prior and seeing a sign for TEAM RIVAS I signed up.

★★★★★ — E., Sep 2015

While visiting Montgomery from out of state to see extended family, I reached out to this gym and was warmly welcomed to join a class. From the moment I stepped in, it was evident that this is a gym for serious martial artists.

★★★★★ — Maxwell, Apr 2024

Choosing Team Rivas for my son, Luke was one of the best decisions I've made!! We've been going since September, and within a couple of weeks, we began seeing changes in his behavior! Luke is a chatterbox, class clown type with a huge heart, but equally big mouth, and that was a problem!

★★★★★ — Miranda, May 2016

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New to BJJ? Start at Team Rivas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Team Rivas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Team Rivas Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Team Rivas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

18417 TX-105 #8, Montgomery, TX77356

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