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United Martial Arts Katy
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Katy, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitedmakaty.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 281-579-2675
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here one week before he turned 5, and his anniversary AND his birthday is next month and will be turning 9.”
“Their strength, stamina, and self-defense skills give ME peace of mind to know that I have made the right decision of putting them in the care of Master Santarose.”
Other martial arts here
“I love this form of karate that he teaches plus there is jujitsu and wrestling if one wanted to do that.”
“I love this form of karate that he teaches plus there is jujitsu and wrestling if one wanted to do that.”
What members say
“Master Christopher Santarose is an excellent instructor.”
“I take part in their adult classes, where they balance fantastic, detailed instruction with patience and good humor.”
“My son absolutely adores the Taekwondo class led by Master Christopher Santarose!”
“My young son attends regularly and I have been impressed with the Masters balance between patience, kindness, & firm discipline.”
From the reviews
The quality of instruction at United Martial Arts is unsurpassed. I’ve practiced Taekwondo for the better part of 15 years, and the last 2 have been with the Santarose brothers, who consistently do an EXCELLENT job.
Master Santarose is a top notch instructor and very dedicated to his craft. More importantly, he cares and places a lot of emphasis on his students' character development. My kids have been here for a few years now and it is amazing to see their and all the other kid's character growth.
Master Santarose really gives his all to his students. My young son attends regularly and I have been impressed with the Masters balance between patience, kindness, & firm discipline. It's fun to watch! I'd definitely recommend this studio.
Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school for kids. My daughter loves going. Very nice coaches.
New to BJJ? Start at United Martial Arts Katy
United Martial Arts Katy 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 United Martial Arts Katy
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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