Self-confidence, physical fitness, patience, discipline, respect for others, self-defense, emotional stability... your kid will get all of this and more. Girls excel at this sport and actually out-perform boys until they are at least 10 years old. Start them at 6, and maybe add some muy thai or boxing etc at 9 or 10 too. Do not try to coach. Do not offer advice. Support without opinions, and maybe try it out yourself. Sit back and watch the magic happen... it will. Don't care if it actually helps in a self defense situation? Want your kid to be a pretend martial arts master? Become a "black belt" after 5 or 6 years? If that is the goal, you can get your kid into karate or tae kwon do or kung fu or whatever... Just make sure they don't try to use it in a fight with someone who can actually fight. And do not expect them to get the same lessons in humility and respect that they will learn first hand in bjj. Ravlin has it all. read more

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Was visiting Houston for a week and needed to find a no-gi place. Really enjoyed my time here. I thought the instruction was good, the mats were clean , and the people were very friendly. Head instructor was technical and broke things down well . The sense of humor and banter here made me feel very comfortable. The also have Muay Thai. I didn't get to try any of those classes but their equipment looked top notch. This will be my go-to Houston gym for the foreseeable future read more

Great gym with even greater people. Started training Muay Thai and a bit of Jiu jitsu here about a year ago and wouldn't have changed it for anything. A welcoming environment where everyone pushes each other to give their all and improve in all aspects of life and combat. Whether you are a beginner or someone with years of training there's certainly something you can take from a day, week, or year at Ravlin read more

I started off at a boxing gym up north for a year. Then to a Muay Thai gym for another year. Now I'm at Ravlin, and if we're being honest here, I'm hoping to stay for as long as I can. Professor Angelus is more than just a respectable instructor-- his passion truly lies within seeing the growth in each and every one of his students. Alongside, Coach Stacy is kind, supportive and sincere. If no one else shows up for you, Ravlin will, and it's no surprise they were able to weather through the COVID storm. I would also highly recommend if you have children-- because I'm sure if I'm learning discipline, hard work, and getting a good nights sleep every night, your kids will too. Most importantly of all, this is not an "everyone is a winner" gym. This is a put in the effort, and you'll reap the rewards. This gym teaches you something society no longer wants to acknowledge which is perhaps the most important lesson of all-- how to deal with failure. Because we all fail, it's inevitable, and Professor Angelus does this beautiful thing where he gives you the tools to understand you can only go up from rock bottom. With that said. The BJJ gym is a clean, bright, big tumbling ground with another opening right next door for Muay Thai that has a boxing ring and bags. It's connected to a much bigger fitness facility that offers other sports and a smaller, weight gym in case you wanna tackle other training. They offer gloves and other essential gears if needed. Management is great, communicative, no BS kind of people. Highly recommend talking to either Coach Stacy and Professor Angelus and seeing what Ravlin is all about. read more

I'm blown away at the top notch people in this organization! We were just passing through. Professor Angeles and team welcomed us with open arms. As a dad, our visit to this gym made my year. They treated my son off the street with respect and kindness. Thank you is an understatement! Much love and respect! read more

Ravlin is such an amazing place with amazing people. Coach Stacy is a great example of a powerful woman. The Ravlin family has helped me with jujitsu and how to be a better person. (cheesy I know). read more

I started my 6 and 4 year old at Ravlin about 4 months ago. After an extensive search around town of all the available places to learn jujitsu, we landed at Ravlin. There are several reasons why we feel that Ravlin is the best. First, it is really important to me that if we're taking the time and effort to get to a class, that the class is properly staffed. You're never going to have 30 kids and one teacher and a bunch of kids just laying around on the mats. There is always a low student to teacher ratio. The kids get a LOT of hands on attention, and this equates to them getting the most out of each class. Second most important to me was schedule. The class schedule worked great for us and is always expanding. They are always adding classes as they grow. This ensures we can make it twice a week, even with all our other activities going on. Next is location. The place is easy to get to and close by. The space is always clean and bright. It is an excellent environment. Last but not least the coaches are excellent! They are experienced, patient, and wonderful with the kids. We are here to stay. We absolutley love Ravlin! I would highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about their kids getting the most out of their jujitsu classes. read more

Ravlin Martial Arts has been an amazing and positive influence for our children for a year now. Coach Angelus and his team have been brilliant and consistent with our kids' instruction. Ravlin cultivates a great environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and respect. Most importantly, they teach kids to understand that there are winners and losers, and to learn from their mistakes if they don't win. read more

Ravlin Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ravlin is a great place to train! Professor Angelus is extremely knowledgeable and personally walked me through unfamiliar positions. The people were all extremely friendly, and the higher belts let me work my positions during rolling and not smash right away. Had a lot of fun here, and they really welcome visitors! read more

This is long overdue, but I've been training Muay Thai at Ravlin for almost a year and haven't looked back. It's incredibly fun and I've learned a ton from Coach Angelus and other students. Coach cares deeply about his students and the community he is building at Ravlin. He does a great job teaching techniques, answering questions, and pushing us to our limits. Every class is tough and demanding, but I always walk out of class feeling better than I did walking in. Coach Angelus has a very balanced approach of being both nurturing and challenging. He works very hard to bring the best out of all of us. The culture at Ravlin is welcoming, no one has an ego and everyone is just trying to get better together! Membership also comes with access to a gym in the same building, which I've also taken advantage up to help build up strength and conditioning. read more

I can not recommend Ravlin enough. This is an club. When looking for a club for my son I phoned many places in the Houston area but Professor Angelus was by far the most transparent and informative about pricing and what the club had to offer. He went through the monthly cost & contract lengths as well as explaining that for the monthly fee my son would be able to attend BJJ classes 3x weeks as well as the kids Muay Thai classes provided he had the equipment. The club provide the clothing/equipment for one of the 2 programs when you enroll if you want to attend both they sell everything you need. Professor & Coach Stacey are both firm but at the same time encouraging and care about each of their students as if they are they own kids. My 6yr old son has learnt so much in the 3 months he has been attending class here and is so excited to be part of the "Ravlin Team" read more

I would like to thank Ravlin; for not only being a gym but for being a family. WE TRAIN HARD but care for one another harder. My girlfriend and I have been at Ravlin for a few months now and have come to find this place is the premier martial arts gym in Houston. The level of individual attention and technique taught by Professor Angelus and his amazing team of coaches will give anyone an absolute jump-start their martial-arts knowledge. Wether fresh and new to the sport or well-experienced. Including all in between, any age. I look to being a part of team Ravlin for a long time. read more

I have been with Team Ravlin for three years and Coach Angelus is a great teacher of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. The facility is new and clean and the atmosphere is great for all ages read more

Ravlin is an amazing place to train and work out. Coach Angelus has the gift of knowing how to push you to your limit while teaching new and proper technique. It's also the most tight nit group of people I have ever met. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming. Come get on the mat and join the family. read more