Traveled to Tyler for work. Spoke with John and came to the Wednesday open mat. Between John and…read morehis members at the academy, all around great people. Great rolls and very nice/welcoming. They train hard which is sometimes hard to find when traveling. I will definitely be back. OSS!

The Ethos crew welcomed me to a class free of charge when I was traveling through Tyler on a work…read moretrip. They were very hospitable and have a great facility. If you live in Tyler or find yourself in town they will take good care of you.

Fantastic gym to train at. I have been looking for a new gym to train jiu jitsu at and this one…read morekept coming up with aces. My wife and I went to check it out amd love it. Jeff and Brandon are great teachers, extremely humble, and are no nonsense type of people. I signed up right away. And as well as the coaches being great. All the people (which each class i have been at has been a majority men with ~12 people) are also very pleasant to train with. I think this is a dead ringer for anyone wanting to start/improve on their skills in jiu jitsu. Can't wait to keep training and improving under these two teachers.

This is a great place to train and learn! Jeff is great at breaking down technique and making it to…read morewhere everyone can absorb the information. Environment and training is competitive and great for cardiovascular health as well. Jeff kills it here!

Dirty gym ! Little to no instruction here is the movement…read morenow go do it . I wrestle in college and been to multiple schools. This Gym is not very Welcoming at all. I was asked to remove my shoes Which I did and turn I had Blackfeet with who knows what all over me Someone needs to let the owners know about ring worm and hand and foot mouth disease.

I'm new to this and the visit and free training class Was well worth stepping feet on the Mats and…read morebuilding confidence where I lacked. The instruction was easy, I asked questions and the BJJ instructors walked me through them. If you're a female looking for self defense classes or a guy looking to tighten up your discipline, I recommend Select.... Lance knows the Art in and out and his instruction is easy to follow for beginners.

One of the best jiu jitsu gyms in all of Texas! Love Jimmy and all of the triune team there…read more Perfect for adults and kids of any age

I just moved to Texas and found this great jiujitsu school. Professor Jimmy Arroyo is super…read morefriendly and runs his gym like a family. It's a good training environment with people of all ages and ability levels from beginner to advanced.

We regret the investment we made. It was fun at first then became a financial burden. We were…read moreencouraged to stay and that it would get better (I assume they didn't want to lose the money). When we needed to cancel membership because of the needs of our family, they have continued charging us even though we can not attend and need to refocus our finances after a rough 6 months of 3 surgeries. They don't care. They just want the money.

Great crowd, makes you feel welcome and they know what they are doing. Signed up and hope to learn…read morea lot here.

Almost instantly after we brought our child here, he learned skills about honor and respect that…read morewill stay with him for the rest of his life. Not only is he learning how to defend himself should the situation arise, he is learning how to be strong both mentally and emotionally. I can't say enough great things about the coaching and the staff. This place has changed our lives!

From the owner: We provide a safe, clean and family friendly place for everyone to learn Gracie style Brazilian Jiu…read moreJitsu, for women to train self defense and kids to learn mixed martial arts / anti bullying. It is a fantastic workout both physically and mentally to ease the stresses of life all while getting in shape and learning to protect yourself and your family. We have the highest ranked black belts in Texas as one of our instructors as well as several of the top competitors in the world that stop by periodically.

I was able to attend an open mat on New Year's Eve. I saw a post on instagram and reached out via…read moretext. I heard back quickly and was able to attend. It was a great open mat, I wish I was able to stay longer. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the level of Jiu jitsu is very high at this academy. Got beat up a bunch and enjoyed the learning experiences. Thank you to Michael for beating me up but also taking the time to teach me as well - inside camping lesson both during the round and after. There aren't many academies that have a master walking around and mingling with their students. I was so lucky to be able to talk with master Machado and take a pic with him. He is a true legend and is such an ambassador as a master of Jiu jitsu. Thank you for the hospitality and rolls!

Cmon, the Legend Carlos Machado in Texas? This is the source of BJJ right here in the USA. Not only…read moreis he a master at BJJ, but a great teacher who cares and is an amazing human. I can't say enough great things about this academy. Just go!!!

Genesis Jiu Jitsu is welcoming to everyone; men, women, and kids and the atmosphere is incredibly…read moresupportive from the moment you walk in. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about every student's growth. But what has stood out the most to me is the women's community. The women here lift each other up, push each other to get better, and celebrate every win together. The friendships I've made on these mats feel like family. If you are searching for confidence, community, and a place where you can grow surrounded by people who want to see you win, Genesis is the place. Five stars without hesitation!

I have been going to Genesis Jiu Jitsu in River Oaks since April of 2025. I'm an older woman and…read moreenjoy the opportunity to train in both Gi and Nogi. The schedule is varied so I can fit in trainings and and open mats for both types of BJJ. The men are extremely kind and helpful at coed classes as well as open mats. I never feel in jeopardy but get a good workout while feeling safe and respected. I also enjoy the classes with women of various ages. We have fun but get great training. Very supportive for competition training as well as for hobbyists.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Kids got nothing from it, and the instructor (Ellis) is a real jerk.read more