BJJ Classes in Brownsville, TX
Brownsville has 10 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 9 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Galvan's Martial Arts in Brownsville
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Newaza Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Waves Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Anzelone Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Iron Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Armas Brazilian Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Vanguard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Good to know in Brownsville
2 of the 10 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville and The Waves Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Anzelone Jiu-Jitsu runs women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (339)
- Newaza Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (53)
- The Waves Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (50)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (339)
- Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville ★★★★★ 5 (78)
- Newaza Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (53)
Kids & teen BJJ in Brownsville
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (339)
- Galvan's Martial Arts in Brownsville ★★★★★ 5 (106)
- Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville ★★★★★ 5 (78)
BJJ in Brownsville: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Brownsville?
- Most Brownsville gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Brownsville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 10 gyms in Brownsville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Newaza Jiu-Jitsu Academy, The Waves Jiu Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Brownsville?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Brownsville gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Brownsville?
- Yes — 9 Brownsville gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.