One of the best BJJ gyms in the area. It's both a safe and suitable environment for kids and adults…read morealike. The coaches are highly knowledgeable, and the owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating to individual needs

My son has been attending Gracie Jiu Jitsu for the past two years, starting when he was just 5…read moreyears old. Coach Sergio and his team are outstanding instructors who truly understand how to work with kids. They not only teach effective martial arts/self defense techniques for his age group but also instill important values like self-discipline and respect. My son absolutely loves coming to class, and we've seen such positive growth in him. I highly recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu to any parent considering martial arts for their child.

Elite MMA is a lot better. It's an American culture and not the Brazilian culture. Which in my…read moreopinion is huge when you are dealing with teaching children.

Best trainers in town! Most importantly they have a passion for what they do, have an amazing…read moreapproach with each kid at different levels and age

As a past student of Grappling Zone I can confirm this establishment was... odd. I stayed for 5…read moreyears at first it was fun and enjoyable, but it soon became frustrating and downright uncomfortable. They hired people (mainly males) that made me and multiple other children feel uncomfortable, so I do believe they do not look into who their staff may really be. I was also groomed I'd prefer to not get into details but there was a much much older child who I now realized actually groomed me and my friends and was extremely inappropriate with us. Not to mention later on he was not even allowed in the restroom unsupervised because he had apparently asked multiple extremely young boys if he could suck them off.Now that me and my friends from there look back we realize that we were put in a unsafe environment. Not to mention the owners aren't exactly the best. In summary it was a good place but no longer is. I would not recommend sending your child and putting them through the same hell we went through. When I look back on the memories truth be told I am frustrated that the establishment was let go and that they allow things like what I've stated to happen. I hated that place and will never go back. P.S. You may notice there are many 5 star reviews well one thing to take notice of is that all of the good reviews are from a long time ago because as I states before this place is much different now than it was then.

They will charge you even when you stop attending classes. We canceled three months ago (October)…read morewhen my son stopped going. Then we were charged for November, December, and January. I have emails that say we canceled way over 60 days ago, yet we continue being charged. 100% do not recommend.

I've been to 2 Saturday morning, women's self defense classes and each time I learn more about…read moresituational awareness as well as ways to get out of possible dangerous situations. All of the instructors are patient as we learn new skills and they're very thorough with their explanations and demonstrations. Awesome place to gain strength and knowledge!

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Gracie Barra College Station is a fantastic Brazilian Jiu…read more Jitsu studio being run by Professor Milton (15 year black belt) along with Coaches Amanda & Daniel. There are numerous classes throughout the week with opportunities for students of all skill levels. The studio is incredibly warm and welcoming to new and returning students. I am happy to enthusiastically recommend Gracie Barra in general, and the College Station location in particular, for anyone seeking out a local Brazilian jiu jitsu studio.

From the owner: Gracie Barra is one of the most trusted names in martial arts today. Our values, commitment to…read moreexcellence and dedication to Jiu-Jitsu have set us apart as a leader in the martial arts community. Gracie Barra is no ordinary martial arts organization. Students enjoy access to over 800 Gracie Barra Schools worldwide, professional-quality Jiu-Jitsu gear and online resources to further their training. All GB Schools are supervised by a Gracie Barra certified instructor, who supports students and helps each one achieve their potential through challenging training programs. Each class at Gracie Barra is customized to offer maximum benefit for the students in attendance.

I was looking into BJJ academies to broaden my 10yr old daughter's technique when a long time…read morefriend recommended Island Grappling Academy and they have done that and much more. Such a welcoming team, always pushing her to go above and beyond, she's such a confident competitor now. I trust Mike and Aubrey so much that my 6 yr old niece, my dad and myself joined the team. They have such a clean facility, impeccable restrooms, private lockerrooms/changing rooms, a waiting area for the parents with a very clear view of the mats and a play room for the kids to wait in while parents train. This gym has become part of my family.