Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu
classes in Houston
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The fastest way to street readiness
A Fun & Safe Way to Build Confidence and Learn Self Defense
Why hundreds of thousands of students trust Gracie Combatives:
Master 36 essential self‑defense techniques proven in real‑world situations
Train in a safe, beginner‑friendly environment—no experience required
Build unshakable confidence and mental resilience on and off the mat
Improve fitness, flexibility, and overall health while having fun
Join a worldwide community of students and instructors who support your growth. Progress through a structured curriculum that drives results.
Why hundreds of thousands of students trust Gracie Combatives:
Master 36 essential self‑defense techniques proven in real‑world situations
Train in a safe, beginner‑friendly environment—no experience required
Build unshakable confidence and mental resilience on and off the mat
Improve fitness, flexibility, and overall health while having fun
Join a worldwide community of students and instructors who support your growth. Progress through a structured curriculum that drives results.
Safe and structured
self-defense
The top two reasons why people don’t learn martial arts is because they fear getting injured, or that they will not be good enough.
The structure of our adult Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu classes make them ideal for beginners with absolutely no experience, and we prioritize the safety of our students in every class.
Join our family
Our students and our instructors make us a big, supportive family here in West Houston. We work with each other, not against each other, as we pursue our goals together. Come for the jiu-jitsu, stay for the community.
We welcome newcomers with open arms!
Gracie Combatives is the perfect beginner self-defense program for adults
In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Gracie Combatives prepares you to defend against a heavier, stronger, or more athletic opponent in a real-life altercation.The Gracie Difference
Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
Step 1: Learn The Techniques
Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is entirely dedicated to the mastery of 36 essential techniques organized into 23 one-hour lessons.
These 36 techniques address the most common behaviors with the greatest success in a street fight.
This program makes learning jiu-jitsu easy and fun regardless of your age or physical ability.
Step 2: Develop Your Reflexes
Once you complete each of the 23 Gracie Combatives lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) Classes
In Reflex Development classes, you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.
Step 3: Earn Your Gracie Combatives Belt
Once you’ve gained proficiency in the 36 techniques you can test for your Gracie Combatives belt.
Promotion to Gracie Combatives belt means you’ve demonstrated the ability to defend yourself against an untrained opponent that is heavier, stronger, and more athletic than you.