Absolutely great vibe, great overall practitioners from white belt to black belt. The Professor…read more"Greg Hamilton" is a phenomenal orator and teacher. I have no doubt the legends will be forged in this GYM

Prof Greg is one of the best men I've gotten to know in the BJJ community. My 4 sons (11 and under)…read morestarted there a few months back - they'll be there as long as they'll have us. We've looked around - LOTS. We stopped looking after finding Greg and Mid-Cities.

Awesome place and Awesome coache. My wife found this place for my daughter and she's loved it ever…read moresince. She has been there for a few months that even I decided to also join. Coach Eric's instructions are very broken down and easy to follow. I never felt that he's pressured anyone or made anyone feel incapable. He actually has a very opposite effect and makes you feel like you can learn it all with time and practice. I'm glad my wife found this place. My daughter has improved a lot during her time here. She's just competed in the NAGA novice tournament and brought home first place in no-GI and second in GI. Really proud of her and the coaches for teaching her so well.

I have been here about a month now. The professor, Eric Flores, is professional and approachable…read more Everyone has been helpful. I have been treated respectfully, despite being new and clueless. It's a good environment. Wish I had done it a long time ago.

We absolutely love The Texas Black Belt Academy (formerly Waugh Jiu-Jitsu). They are so patient…read morewith the kids, truly love their time with them, and are great teachers. Our 7 year old son has learned a ton, is able to stay more focused, and is doing a great job because of them.

We brought our son to a few other martial arts studios before finding Waugh Jiu Jitsu Academy. As…read moresoon as we stepped in, we were immediately greeted with positive vibes that drew us to sign up before the end of the day. The instructors tailor to every student and their needs all while conducting an organized respected class. The only reason why I give it four stars is because there is always room for improvement: I don't completely agree with the way the belts are "earned" by showing up and more discipline could be implemented. However, they do provide one of the most encouraging environments. My partner even says that she feels like she's been through a spiritual counseling by the time she leaves. All in all, we absolutely love the academy. We can see it in our son's eyes that Master Waugh is not just his instructor, but a mentor. This is more than just another Jiu Jitsu academy; it's a family.

Our son has been attending since he was 4 years old... Now 5 1/2 he still looks forward to…read moreattending and it has been a great experience for him. The instructors are fabulous and we look forward to going every week. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough good things about this school. All three of my boys train there, and with the…read moretwo locations we have so many options during the week. My youngest (3) does the Little Samurai class, and already knows how to take down, mount, and even submit. My older boys take the advanced level competition classes, "no gi" classes, and private lessons with Francisco, who has helped them improve their skill set significantly. I started training at the school as well, and, even at 43 years old, it has been incredible and a great supplement to my exercise regimen. Wonderful school with wonderful people.

Very welcoming judge free atmosphere. Gym was clean and had several showers, great coaches!…read moreLearned a lot in just one visit!

The best in the business! If you have zero experience or are a black belt, it doesn't matter, this…read moreplace has what you need! If you're an athlete, military, LEO...a lot of classes focus on real-world self-defense which is important. You WILL feel empowered. Knowledgable and supportive staff (who actually roll with their students and care about their development), dedicated and passionate students, community, wonderful facilities, best kids' program (pizza parties, Parents night out) and 6am daily with Prof Phillip! Prof Greg runs it all with class and ease. Come by, you will be making an investment in yourself and family like no other!

I have been at Sloth for a number of years, both myself and my kids. I could not recommend more.read more

Super knowledgeable instructor, incredibly friendly school!…read more Dropped in today since I was in town for work. Nathan let me borrow a gi and welcomed me on the mat, no questions asked. What I like about his teaching style is that he will teach positionally, i.e. he will go over the options from a given position, and then transition into letting students get a feel for what option is "correct." This is perhaps the best way for students to develop a good game and is surprisingly rare to see in a lot of schools. I recommend training at Sloth BJJ for anyone in the area! Friendly vibes and no intimidating egos here!

Genesis Jiu Jitsu is welcoming to everyone; men, women, and kids and the atmosphere is incredibly…read moresupportive from the moment you walk in. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about every student's growth. But what has stood out the most to me is the women's community. The women here lift each other up, push each other to get better, and celebrate every win together. The friendships I've made on these mats feel like family. If you are searching for confidence, community, and a place where you can grow surrounded by people who want to see you win, Genesis is the place. Five stars without hesitation!

I have been going to Genesis Jiu Jitsu in River Oaks since April of 2025. I'm an older woman and…read moreenjoy the opportunity to train in both Gi and Nogi. The schedule is varied so I can fit in trainings and and open mats for both types of BJJ. The men are extremely kind and helpful at coed classes as well as open mats. I never feel in jeopardy but get a good workout while feeling safe and respected. I also enjoy the classes with women of various ages. We have fun but get great training. Very supportive for competition training as well as for hobbyists.

Attended May Thai and MMA classes. Instructors push you hard because they want you to succeed, but…read moregood for students of all backgrounds and experience levels. Some students started as beginners, others were experts in other martial arts before attending, everyone benefits from Coach Sina. Classes are never repetitive or boring, and I always feel energized coming out.

First off, this Gym has beginner to advanced classes in BJJ and Muay Thai! While also offering kid…read moreclasses if you ever thought about putting yours kids in a combat sport. Staff is top notch, masters in their crafts. Highly recommended!

My husband had been wanting to try jiu jitsu for years. He researched places around and decided on…read more413. Six months later- he's down 45lbs and loving it! The thought of starting BJJ overweight and with no cardio seemed very intimidating. Picking the right gym was essential. What sets 413 apart is Pedro Rocha. He's a world class fighter with many titles, belts, awards etc. Super impressive dude and worth a google! Once the hubs tried the free intro class- he was hooked! Pedro and the other professors made him feel comfortable. They were all patient, classmates were eager to help and everyone was understanding. The gym is the perfect size. Classes are not too big and not too small so you get plenty of coaching. Treatment at 413 is a testament to Pedro. When you join 413 you join a family. Everyone helps everyone. You can trust that you are not going to get hurt. You can ease into it at your own pace. There is no pressure to compete but if you choose to- you could not ask for a better coach. I have attended one of their free women's self defense classes. It was awesome and a lot of fun!!! !!!ALSO SHOULD PROBABLY WARN YOU!!! Your loved one WILL talk/ watch/eat/breathe/dream/obsess all things jiu jitsu. Don't fight it. Just go with it. it's only a matter of time before you're drinking the jiu jitsu koolaid too.

413 is really a special place. Professor Pedro is passionate about teaching and cares for each…read morestudent at any level of skill. The students (men/women) are all genuinely good people who are there to learn and help each other. 413 is a well organized business and always clean. Stephane (Pedro's wife) is also an integral part of the gym's operations, which makes this a local, family owned business. Make no mistake, there are some tough, and skilled, people training at 413...so, you will be challenged. I couldn't be happier with my decision to learn and train at 413!

The instructors are amazing; I joined a month ago and have learned more than I could have imagined…read more You receive instruction from coaches who are skilled, patient, and personable. I did my due diligence before joining, I visited classes throughout the area all they way to Bishop Arts and found my home here. When it comes to classes, disciplines and coaching you can't go wrong. I started out attending 2 - 3 times a week and have found myself attending 4 - 5 times a week within one month and loving it.

The Gym is a really great place to work out and to learn a lot from some of the great instructors…read moreand owners there. The two brothers Matt and Ryan are very welcoming, approachable and fun, but also tough in the best way possible to keep you motivated to want to push yourself to the limit. The Gym has a classic style feel to with some aspects of the weight equipment but also has some great up to date MMA style gear and areas where you can learn and practice. I highly recommend The Gym for those who want to get a solid workout in, wanna learn some self-defense or looking for personal training assistance. The Trainers there will make you feel welcome but they will push you! This gym has all that you need!