BJJ Classes in Houston, TX
Houston has 33 BJJ gyms — including 22 with a free trial, 24 beginner-friendly, and 32 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.
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
5 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria
4.9 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revolution Dojo Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai boxing instruction.
Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Active Jiu Jitsu Houston
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Brazil-021 Houston Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie Heights
5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Artistry BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
4.9 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra River Oaks - Jiu Jitsu in Houston TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie EaDo
4.5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Midtown MMA Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Thai kickboxing are the specialties of this all-ages martial arts academy.
Champions BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
85 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Grind House Spring Branch MMA
5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Triumph Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Freedom Jiu-Jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Inevat Jiu Jitsu East Downtown
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Axiom Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Third Ward Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Grappling Zone
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Houston - Texas
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Houston Jujutsu & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
KEEPMUP martial arts self defense and BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Metis Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Good to know in Houston
9 of the 33 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 Jiu Jitsu Houston, Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston, Revolution Dojo Houston, Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx, and 16 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston, Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria, Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston, and 6 more run 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.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston ★★★★★ 5 (238)
- Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston ★★★★★ 4.9 (230)
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.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston ★★★★★ 5 (238)
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
Kids & teen BJJ in Houston
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.
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase ★★★★★ 4.9 (476)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston ★★★★★ 5 (238)
- Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Greenway Plaza/Galleria ★★★★★ 4.9 (248)
BJJ in Houston: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Houston?
- Among Houston gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $35–$300. Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post them online — check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Do any Houston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 22 of the 33 gyms in Houston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston, Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Houston?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 24 Houston 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 Houston?
- Yes — 32 Houston gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.