I have been taking my son here for just over three years now. He started out as a timid boy that…read morejust could not focus. The classes lessons have done wonders for his behavior, confidence, and focus. My son competes in local tournaments and loves it. Additionally, I wanted to add that this location also offers 10:00am classes for kids that are home-schooled. And I have noticed a huge difference in my kids ability to focus on his studies after doing the morning classes. I don't even have to tell him to do his work anymore.

Great place. Trained here for over 2 years now and see myself training here for many more. The…read morecommunity here is great and the amount of classes they have helps for those with busy schedules. They also offer other programs such is muay thai and you're able to train every now and then at other Renzo Gracie locations which helps with flexibility.

The instructors are great with kids, and the dojo has been so welcoming to us first timers. Our 3…read moreyear old has had some difficulty adjusting yet the team has made a grand effort to help him feel comfortable and he's had a wonderful time. I cannot wait to see him grow and learn. Also, this location is so organized and clean.

Great place to train, there are good students and good instructors. I came to Houston to visit…read morefriends and wanted to train while I was out there. I called ahead and Sam was very friendly. He gave me a breakdown of the cost and times of the classes. I came down and the facilities were well maintained and clean. They gave me a loaner Gi and had towels and showers available for after. Professor Cassio taught the class and had a killer warmup. He trains a lot of open guard and you can tell his students are well versed in it. I rolled with him (I'm a blue belt) and he was helpful and controlled. I would go back next time I'm in town.

I started BJJ in January, so I'm pretty new to all of this. What made my experience so special from…read morethe beginning was Professor Ulpiano. He always had a smile, always greeted me warmly, and from day one, I genuinely felt like I belonged. The tagline is "jiu-jitsu for everyone," and he truly lived that out. Sadly, he has passed, and I wanted to leave something here as a testament to who he was as a professor. His passion and dedication always showed. He once said, "The best professor is a professor that's happy to be there," and you felt that every single time he taught. If you're thinking about trying something new or stepping outside your comfort zone, I really do recommend this place. Professor Ulpiano made it more than a gym. He made it a community.

This is their new location in River Oaks. The most upscale Jiujitsu school I have been to. I met…read moreProfessor Ulpiano 5 years ago when I moved to Houston and started training at their Westchase location. I am now splitting my time between both schools. Professor Ulpiano is of the utmost professional and an amazing instructor. They offer many classes for those of you with a busy schedule. Come in and ask for him for a free session. He is the best.

Great vibe from the moment I was greeted til the moment I left. High quality instruction is being…read moredone there. Lots of talented players at the academy. Very grateful I was invited and allowed to roll.

This place is one of my favorite places to go to when I'm trying to relax get away from life and…read morelet out some steam. The staff at this place Demetrius and Miss Rose our instructors are amazing. Not to mention, they know their shit excuse my language. Rose and Dimitri are both from Brazil and they are skilled black belts in their training. The whole staff of this establishment are always friendly and competent ready to assist you. I believe that their goal is to help you to remain a student of the Arts. Thank you for making my first time experiencing the beautiful art of Jiu-Jitsu so exciting.

Joe Solis is an amazing instructor. He is highly trained in all forms of Combat Martial Arts. Joe…read more is a highly respected by his peers and students; a sought after professional MMA competition professor, and coach in all martial arts for all ages and levels of students..He owns Third Coast MMA in Stafford and has a long career of training students in all forms for self defense,and competitions.

Highly skilled team of instructors with decades of knowledge! My whole family has been attending…read moreclasses here for more than a decade.

The largest Gracie Barra location in the US hosted their belt ceremony today…read more It was an honor to watch the ceremony from Ulpiano who also owns another location at River Oaks area. They also celebrated their 13th year anniversary today with food from a chef who also does jujitsu and bakery items from Fun Bakery You can tell this jujitsu location has strong leadership with their large groups at these events and loyalty to Ulpiano to continue striving in jujitsu.

For the past four years I've been going to this amazing workout place for kickboxing classes and…read morejujitsu. If it wasn't for all the hard work determination and some really strong willed coaches I probably wouldn't be making my way to a brown belt in jujitsu. It's not all about competitions it's also about the camaraderie with my fellow workout partners and supporting each other as we try to level up If you're looking for a new place to train to get better and stronger or just to try some self-defense jujitsu or kickboxing moves, I highly recommend trying out Gracie Barra Westchase.

I had an incredible experience at their Memorial Location! Specifically, the open layout and…read morequantity/variety of equipments (heavy bags, pads, etc) created an inclusive and comprehensive training experience. However, the most impressive aspect were the people. Everyone from the desk staff to trainers were always kind and welcoming and the gym itself had a friendly atmosphere that also encouraged challenging yourself! I highly recommend this gym!

This happened a couple years ago, so I can't speak to how things are handled there now. But I had a…read morenegative experience trying to contact the Westchase flagship location about a serious concern connected to my experience at another affiliated location. The concern involved safety, conduct, and how issues involving staff or members were being handled. I made four separate calls to four different people, was unable to get a hold of anyone, left my callback information, and explained generally that I was trying to raise a serious concern that I believed warranted awareness or oversight. I did not receive a callback or meaningful follow-up. I am not reviewing any one person individually. My concern is that I attempted to raise a serious issue through multiple channels connected to the flagship location and was met with silence. With time, what stands out to me most is not only the original situation, but the lack of meaningful follow-up when I tried to raise it through what I understood to be appropriate channels. That kind of non-response leaves things unresolved. It also leaves the person who raised the concern carrying the consequences alone. In a martial arts environment, especially one involving physical training and close contact, trust and safety depend not only on what happens on the mat, but also on whether concerns can be raised and handled responsibly. From my experience at the time, I did not feel there was a reliable process for escalation, accountability, or member support.

We took our kids to try out a class and despite my 4 year old being the most uncooperative child…read moreever, the instructors were patient and kind to him. They let his older brother join in class to encourage my 4 year old to participate. Alas, he was a stubborn one and sat out the remainder of class. His older brother finished that class as well as the one I originally signed him and his sister for. The instructors were fantastic. Despite having a large class, they kept all the students engaged and constantly working. The strength training and the practice was everything I hoped for. This is a legit gym and I would definitely enroll my kids here.

Had a chance to take a visit as a guest. I train at another jiu jitsu school, but it was awesome…read morethat Professor Michael was welcoming and allowed me to train at his gym for one night. Overall nice people, clean facility, and look forward to going back there again. Thanks again Professor Michael!

Chad Kight is an amazing instructor. I had my first class and felt welcomed, supported and…read moreencouraged by his presence. Thanks for making it fun, safe and effective. I will definitely be back.

Great place for the whole family to learn jiu jitsu. Chad…read morehas his black belt under Royce Gracie which means he learned from one of the best ever! Clean safe environment that is very friendly and welcoming! Tell him Kenny sent you for VIP service!!!

Thank you to owners Drew and Stephanie for the Jujitsu introduction from my company…read more Learning shrimping,technical lift, and scooting Jujitsu techniques compiled with arm bar and learning how to get out of the closed guard was helpful and fun . We also learned a scissor sweep and had specific individual instructions from Drew and the other Gracie professors. This location has been open for 7 years with large open mats and plenty of area to roll. Parking: plenty Professors: A+

I've been training here for 5 months and it is a great gym atmosphere. Professor Drew and the other…read moreblack belts who teach do a great job. Clean gym as well.