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Third Ward Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- 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 thirdwardbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 413-3502
Hours
| Monday | 6:45–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I went to Third Ward before my bjj tournament to ensure my techniques were par.”
“I attended their LGBTQ+ class and had a great first class into self defense.”
What members say
“Fantastic atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and very inclusive.”
“I’ve never tried jiu-jitsu before and the instructor was very welcoming and helpful.”
“I’ve never tried jiu-jitsu before and the instructor was very welcoming and helpful.”
“I went to Third Ward before my bjj tournament to ensure my techniques were par.”
“I went to Third Ward before my bjj tournament to ensure my techniques were par.”
“Safe, friendly, very technical and skilled, and nice facility.”
From the reviews
Neat little gym with super humble and nice people. Just started self-defense classes and I'm hooked. Glad to support their mission of serving the Third Ward community and the membership rate was very affordable at $30/month for self-defense classes.
Great place and great instructors! I went to Third Ward before my bjj tournament to ensure my techniques were par. The instructors were able to give me great advice and showed me proper etiquette while rolling.
I enjoyed the ease of participation, and learned about how to engage with different body types while defending myself. Great instructors, and it's an inclusive space. Highly recommend for any level!
Fantastic atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and very inclusive. If you're in the Houston area stop by and enjoy a great class!
Your first BJJ class at Third Ward Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
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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