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Washington Luis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Deer Park, 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 — 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 lp.washingtonluisbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 614-1346
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Washington was my first professor in 2015, and as a black belt today, I continue to use the fundamentals he taught me starting on day 1.”
“My daughter does not attend but we met Professor Washington, Coaches and students at a tournament about a year ago and they invited my daughter to come train for a day.”
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to train BJJ, both no-gi and gi.”
“My daughter does not attend but we met Professor Washington, Coaches and students at a tournament about a year ago and they invited my daughter to come train for a day.”
“He's very patient and kind, and if you're considering starting your kids on Jiu-jitsu or even just trying it out yourself for the first time, I highly recommend him.”
What members say
“Our boys are thoroughly enjoying the BJJ classes here with Coach Washington Luis. He is great with the kids in class, encouraging them, motivating them and challenging them.”
“He's very patient and kind, and if you're considering starting your kids on Jiu-jitsu or even just trying it out yourself for the first time, I highly recommend him.”
“Coach Washington is an amazing coach and provides an enjoyable family-friendly experience for everyone.”
“I watched Professor Luis pay attention and provide detail to students of all levels, from the senior students all the way down to the 2 trial class students.”
“He's a great coach who's great with kids and committed to helping all his students achieve their goals.”
“My daughter does not attend but we met Professor Washington, Coaches and students at a tournament about a year ago and they invited my daughter to come train for a day.”
From the reviews
10 out of 10 recommended Academia Washington Luis. Washington is a great professor and great with the kids. My son joined almost 10 months ago and is getting better and better each class. So glad we found this gym.
This is my second visit to Washington Luis BJJ! I witnessed their kids program before the adults class. It's a riot of energy, respect, and focused learning. The adult class is like walking into a group of long-lost friends. The vibe is amicable, the camaraderie palpable.
I had the privilege to be coached by Professor Washington Luis. He is not only a great professor but also an amazing person who truly cares about his students and their progress. I would leave class feeling confident in my training. Although I did not train in his school, the knowledge he shares is high level.
I travel for work and a lot of my training now is dropping into BJJ schools. As someone who’s trained consistently for over 7 years and have visited quite a few academies this one ranks towards the top.
New to BJJ? Start at Washington Luis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Washington Luis 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.
Your first BJJ class at Washington Luis 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.
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