Kids BJJ in Houston
32 gyms in Houston, Texas show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth BJJ classes. BJJ is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill technique and positional games rather than sparring hard. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and what its rolling policy is for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 32 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
“The best of Houston. Very nice people and the professors are great. Everybody is open to share with you their knowledge. The place is super clean. They are the best. Prices are…” — Rvf360
2. Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
“My 5 year old son has been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 2.5 years at Elite MMA. We knew we wanted him to do BJJ when he was 2 years old, and we found the perfect place with Elite…” — Josephine
3. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
5 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
“I have been training at Memorial Brazilian jiu-jitsu (MBJJ) under Professor Jackson for about 8 months now. After having moved back from Florida, I needed a school to allow me to…” — Brian
4. Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
“I actually shy away from writing reviews, but I really wanted to write a little something about this place to show my gratitude!! The facility and staff are awesome!!! I became…” — Tammy
5. Revolution Dojo Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
“Friendly staff, great coaches, and tons of wonderful training partners coming from all walks of life. They currently have three locations in Houston for a reason. They are that…” — Will
6. Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
7. Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
“Professor Alex Lane is by far the best Bjj coach. Great w kids and adults! If you want to shed lbs off this is the place for you. Great for begginers all the way up to advanced.…” — Stephanie
8. Brazil-021 Houston Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
“I've been training here for a little over 7 years, my son has trained here a bit over 4 years. Hands down the best place to learn jiu jitsu. Very amicable and friendly…” — Hector
9. Active Jiu Jitsu Houston
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
“This place is absolutely amazing! My 4 year old daughter started here earlier this year and loves it. Professor Rose and the entire Active team fosters a very welcoming and…” — Andres
10. Renzo Gracie Heights
5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
“I can't say enough good things about Renzo Gracie Heights. My son has been taking BJJ and Muay Thai classes here for over two months, and our experience has been absolutely…” — Andres
11. Renzo Gracie EaDo
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
“My child has been attending the kids’ kickboxing classes at Renzo Gracie EADO, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructor is incredibly skilled, patient, and…” — Jonathan
12. Artistry BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
“I’ve had the privilege of training with Professor Felipe, and I can confidently say he is one of the most experienced and dedicated martial artists I've encountered. As a black…” — Michael
13. Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
“I’m from Miami Florida training with Gracie Barra Doral, but came on a visit at Texas. And I was welcome by the wonderful family of Renzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lake Houston Texas.…” — Hindolo
14. ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
“Professor Ed is great. My son started at another school 9 months ago, he has trained with Ed for about a month, the change in his technical side is great to see, my son is 8 and…” — Brandon
15. Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
“I had the chance to train here for a couple weeks even having to drive a long way from my house but I have to say it was worth the drive. Ed is a great instructor not only when…” — Alan
16. Midtown MMA Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
“Thank you for the warm welcome and generosity Professor @chris_bjj_martinez ! 🙇♂️ You have an awesome facility and team! Love the community you built @midtown_mma_houston and…” — Walter
17. Gracie Barra River Oaks - Jiu Jitsu in Houston TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
“Amazing place to learn and train BJJ! Clean, spacious facility with free valet parking and lots of classes (fundamental, advanced, Women’s, Kids, etc). And of course the…” — Justin
18. Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
“Fantastic place to come train Jiu Jitsu. Drew is a top notch instructor and very high level practitioner. The other students have legit Jiu Jitsu skills and will help you learn…” — Tyler
19. Champions BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
“Such an awesome learning environment for everyone wanting to learn how to better themselves. I have my son in BJJ, Kickboxing, Wrestling and he loves it. The Professors teaching…” — Duc
20. 85 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Grind House Spring Branch MMA
5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
“I absolutely love it here. My son has been participating at this location for about 6 months now and is thriving in BJJ, I’ve also seen a big difference in his behavior as well.…” — Mariah
21. Triumph Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
“Whether you're a complete beginner, a hobbyist, or a parent looking for the best kids’ program, this academy delivers! The kickboxing program is a SO GOOD, and the structured…” — Fomanyi
22. Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
“I absolutely enjoy watching Coach Josh’s interactions with the kids. Teaching kids is not easy, but you can genuinely see the pure joy coming from the student teacher…” — Minh
23. Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
“Great place to train if your looking for technically clean Jiu Jitsu and a clean facility. The head instructor teaches the original style of BJJ for real world situations as well…” — Jr
24. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
“If you're in the Katy area or surrounding area and are thinking of learning self defense for yourself or little ones I highly recommend Gracie Jujitsu Made Creek. I have 2 young…” — Julio
25. Inevat Jiu Jitsu East Downtown
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
“Awesome place to train! David is a great coach who takes time to make sure everyone understands the jiu jitsu lessons. The community here is also really great, and everyone makes…” — Lorenzo
26. Axiom Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
“Absolutely love the Axiom team! Everyone there is great, from the kids to the adults and the staff. Coach Derrick is an amazing coach and knows how to handle the children well. My…” — Tony
27. Grappling Zone
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
“My son had attended this location for 3yrs. They became family within the first year. The way the treated my son and my family always willing to help. Keeping the kids motivated…” — Emilliano
28. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Houston - Texas
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
“He is lwk the best coach and his name is coach carlos he was my first coach and made me feel comfortable when i first started i 10/10 recommend must try again and he is very good…” — Joejoe
29. Houston Jujutsu & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
“I can easily say this school changed my life in the best way possible. From discipline, healthy living, self-defense and the founder of the school Shihan Price is an acclaimed…” — Outstanding
31. KEEPMUP martial arts self defense and BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
“We’ve had a fantastic experience at KEEPMUP Martial Arts Self Defense and BJJ. The coaches are professional, highly skilled, and very supportive, creating a positive environment…” — Eran
32. Metis Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
“My son's first Professor, Seth, is opening this place, and I am giving it 5 stars in advance. I have known Seth for several years and can confidently say he is the best coach I…” — Andrew
Enrolling your child in Houston: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the rolling policy for kids. Reputable gyms keep young beginners on positional drills and controlled games; live rolling should be introduced gradually, kept light, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most academies lend a gi, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free BJJ trial classes.