This directory filters martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) fundamental programs designed specifically for beginners. Listed academies provide structured gi classes covering basic position control, escapes, and self-defense concepts under qualified instruction. Before booking a trial, verify class schedule availability and whether the school permits third-party gis or requires academy-branded uniforms.
Houston 5
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Grappling Zone
12260 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034-4437
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Grind House Mixed Martial Arts
20220 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5657
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Renzo Gracie Lake Houston
14555 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044-6472
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:59:46 +0000
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Team Osiris HTX
7141 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-2001
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Third Ward Jiu-Jitsu
2016 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77003-6006
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Celestial Grappling Academy
11503 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216-2061
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Gracie Barra Alamo Ranch
10919 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253-4201
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Gracie Barra San Antonio- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu & Self-Defense
20711 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Hardheads Jiu Jitsu Club
9427 Poteet Jourdanton Fwy, San Antonio, TX 78224-2403
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LevelUp MMA & Fitness
1515 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221-1147
Austin 4
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Analog Jiu Jitsu
2521 Rutland Dr, Austin, TX 78758-5250
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Integracao USA
1600 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745-2950
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Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy Austin
6800 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
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V.O.W. BJJ
5555 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751-1001
Bastrop 4
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10th Planet Airlock | Bastrop, TX Jiu Jitsu
303 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602-4321
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Bastrop
1324 Highway 71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Mon 6pm-7:30pm, Tue 6pm-7:30pm, Thu 6pm-7:30pm, Wed 5pm-7:30pm, Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm
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Gracie Barra Bastrop
704 State Highway 71 Unit C300, Bastrop, TX 78602
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Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
696 TX-71 W, Bastrop, TX 78602-3761
Dallas 3
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10th Planet Dallas
5757 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209-5166
Mon - Fri: 11AM & 8:30PM
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144 Academy
3406 Easy St, Dallas, TX 75247-6522
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Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
423 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212-4104
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Fort Worth Combatives
8808 Camp Bowie West Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116-6000
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Women Empowered Fort Worth
8808 Camp Bowie West Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116-6000
Fresno 2
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Gracie Barra Sienna
12131 Highway 6, Fresno, TX 77545-1632
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Grappling Zone Fort Bend
3941 FM 521 Rd, Fresno, TX 77545-9473
Irving 2
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BTT Irving
555 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062-6260
11:00am – 8:30pm
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MA BJJ Academy
2108 Hurd Dr, Irving, TX 75038-4331
Balcones Heights 1
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Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3230 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201-7030
Beaumont 1
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
5925 Caswell Rd, Beaumont, TX 77708-2352
Boerne 1
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Gracie Barra Boerne Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
30875 Interstate 10 W, Boerne, TX 78006-9278
Monday 3:30pm
Bulverde 1
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Gracie Barra Spring Branch
19750 State Highway 46 W, Bulverde, TX 78070-6880
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Machado Method Jiu-Jitsu Carrollton
2201 Midway Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006-4926
Celina 1
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Next Generation MMA Celina | No Gi Jiu Jitsu | Boxing | Wrestling | Fitness
110 N Louisiana Dr, Celina, TX 75009-6227
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JJ Machado DFW - Colleyville
6100 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034-8020
Denton 1
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Daisy Fresh Jiu-Jitsu North Texas
717 S I-35E, Denton, TX 76205-8152
El Paso 1
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Gracie Barra El Paso
125 Graphite Dr, El Paso, TX 79932-1571
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RCJ Machado Jiu Jitsu
14430 Midway Rd Ste 270, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Frisco 1
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Gracie Barra Frisco
360 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75036-5317
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Jinho Martial Arts Academy
2350 Hall Johnson Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051-1700
Katy 1
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Team K2 Karate
18025 W Little York Rd, Katy, TX 77449-7236
Keller 1
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Black Lion MMA
2122 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248-5691
Krum 1
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Eclipse BJJ and Grappling Academy
16580 US Highway 380 W, Krum, TX 76249-8109
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Solidarity MMA - Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing Academy
14111 King Rd, Little Elm, TX 75036-0800
Longview 1
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Team 515 Mixed Martial Arts
320 E Tyler Ave, Longview, TX 75601-7331
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Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
780 W Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX 76063-3900
monday 4pm - 9pm
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Elevate Jiu Jitsu
681 Eastgate Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065-6298
monday-friday 6:05 pm - 8:30 pm
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Gracie Barra New Braunfels
1528 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Monday 8am-9am
Plano 1
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Cobra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1441 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75075-7768
Port Lavaca 1
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Team K2 Karate Elite
1211 W Austin St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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Corvo Martial Arts
810 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
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Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy
280 Commerce St, Southlake, TX 76092-7544
Woodway 1
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Cipher MMA
22016 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712-7529
Also in Texas
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools1,230
- Kids Martial Arts Classes1,117
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools937
- MMA Gyms498
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs456
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes447
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools446
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes439
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies436
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies288
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops183
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training171
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults110
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults100
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs81
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies69
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults67
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools59
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs36
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes36
Good to know
How much do beginner Jiu-Jitsu classes cost in the US?
Monthly tuition for fundamental BJJ programs ranges from $120 to $220 per month for unlimited sessions. Most academies charge an initial registration fee of $30 to $50, which sometimes includes a basic white belt or starter rashguard.
What gear is required for a fundamental gi Jiu-Jitsu class?
Students need a BJJ-specific gi (kimono) made of single-weave or pearl-weave cotton, a white rank belt, and a mouthguard. Women often wear a fitted rashguard or athletic shirt underneath the gi jacket for additional comfort.
How long does a BJJ fundamentals program take to complete?
Standard introductory curricula last 8 to 16 weeks and cover 30 to 50 core techniques. Attending 2 to 3 classes per week allows students to build positional awareness before advancing to intermediate all-levels sparring.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Texas can browse 52 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Texas should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 52 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.