55 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Houston right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 5,200 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 95 · 4.9/5 (212 reviews) · 49 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 8498 S Sam Houston Pkwy E ste 1800, Houston, TX 77075, USA
Rilion Gracie Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 5.0/5 (148 reviews) · 86 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3340 FM 1092 Rd #120
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (73 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1396 Eldridge Pkwy B
The Jiu Jitsu Order — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (117 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 9804 Jones Rd ste d
Labyrinth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 4.9/5 (55 reviews) · $179/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 6615 W Cross Creek Bend Ln Suite #400
Gracie Barra River Oaks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Houston Tx — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (73 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4310 Westheimer Rd #240, Houston, TX 77027, USA
Revolution Dojo Houston — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (188 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 319 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Division One Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (129 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2780 FM 1463 #204
Renzo Gracie EaDo — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.5/5 (112 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 110 Milby St Suite E
Revolution Dojo — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Houston 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (123 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 967 Judiway St, Houston, TX 77018, USA
All 55 Houston BJJ gyms, ranked
Brazil-021 Houston Jiu-Jitsu · 4.9/5 (161 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7580 S Renwick Dr, Houston, TX 77081, USA
Axiom Jiu-Jitsu and MMA · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · 17 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6235 McHard Rd #500
Renzo Gracie Lake Houston · 4.9/5 (95 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 14555 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044, USA
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston · 5.0/5 (230 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · Calliope Center, 14520 Memorial Dr SUITE #92, Houston, TX 77079, USA
Grind House Mixed Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (37 reviews) · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 20220 Hempstead Rd #7
Urban Jungle Self Defense · 4.7/5 (78 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1035 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008, USA
Trein Club · 4.9/5 (218 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 1102 Pinemont Dr Suite T, Houston, TX 77018, USA
ZenCosmic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Yoga · 5.0/5 (83 reviews) · $219/mo · 25 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 12002 Richmond Ave. #400
Renzo Gracie Heights · 5.0/5 (84 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 620A W 6th St
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cypress · 5.0/5 (21 reviews) · 38 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 8350 Fry Rd #200
ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Houston/League City · 4.9/5 (31 reviews) · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Inside the Warehouse Gym
ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (90 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 10921 East Fwy, Houston, TX 77029, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mayde Creek · 5.0/5 (25 reviews) · 35 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · 2906 Greenhouse Rd Bldg B Ste A
Gracie Barra · 4.7/5 (125 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 21734 Provincial Blvd
Rilion Gracie Katy · 4.9/5 (61 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 962 S Fry Rd Suite A
Cantu's Jiu Jitsu Self Defense · 5.0/5 (55 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 8674 Hwy 6 N
Reign Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (307 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 1648A S Mason Rd
Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (174 reviews) · $175/mo · Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 2955 S Sam Houston Pkwy E #200
Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (82 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 4019 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77027, USA
Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club · 4.8/5 (28 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 6982 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W F, Houston, TX 77069, USA
Renzo Gracie Katy · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 25757 Westheimer Pkwy Suite 172
Champions BJJ · 4.8/5 (65 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 18730 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070, USA
Artistry BJJ · 5.0/5 (97 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 10203 Market St Unit E, Houston, TX 77029, USA
Cypress Jiu Jitsu - Ceconi BJJ · 5.0/5 (76 reviews) · $225/mo · 1 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 15460 FM 529
Kids jiu-jitsu in Houston, TX: 35 academies teach children's BJJ, including 10 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 11 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Houston gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Houston?
10 Houston gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Houston academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's BJJ classes in Houston, TX
Women's jiu-jitsu in Houston, TX: 10 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
10 Houston gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
Try jiu-jitsu in Houston, TX (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Houston, TX: 33 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
Houston has 55 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 46 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 5,200 total ratings across 54 reviewed academies. Membership averages $180/mo and drop-ins about $26 across the 5 gyms that publish pricing. 15 gyms run a public open mat; 40 are members-only. Most reviewed: Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase (469 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston ranks #1 in Houston for 2026 (4.9 stars across 212 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Houston?
Across the 5 Houston gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $180 a month and drop-ins about $26. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Houston, TX?
55 gyms listed. 46 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Houston?
Yes. Most Houston BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Houston?
Most Houston BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Houston?
Yes. Most Houston BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Houston?