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Unified Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Schertz, Texas
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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unifiedjiujitsu.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-419-4351
Hours
| Monday | 8–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Love the family friendly environment,coach ryan is one of the best coaches patient and awesome with the kids.”
What members say
“Coach was amazing and the classes were very well put together and everyone i rolled with was extremely respectful.”
“It’s a welcoming, family-friendly environment where they’re building confidence, discipline, and skills.”
“Love the family friendly environment,coach ryan is one of the best coaches patient and awesome with the kids.”
“His attention to detail and technical knowledge are top-tier, but what really sets him apart is his focus on proper etiquette and respect on the mats.”
“Both of our sons train there, and the coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and great with kids.”
“One of the most sanitary and cleanest gyms I’ve ever been to.”
From the reviews
Unified Jiu Jitsu is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been to. Ryan, the owner, has a real gift for working with kids—he not only teaches them the fundamentals of jiu jitsu but also helps build their confidence, discipline, and respect in a way that really connects with them.
had the pleasure of training with Ryan while he was based in Los Angeles, and I cannot recommend him enough. His attention to detail and technical knowledge are top-tier, but what really sets him apart is his focus on proper etiquette and respect on the mats.
Love the family friendly environment,coach ryan is one of the best coaches patient and awesome with the kids. Enjoy the adult class as well awesome people to train with and overall great experience highly recommend
Went to the open mat on Saturday and had a great time! Instructor Ryan was super nice and when we got done rolling shared some helpful tips and tricks Amazing atmosphere, highly recommend
New to BJJ? Start at Unified Jiu Jitsu
Unified 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.
Your first BJJ class at Unified 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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