10 Best BJJ Gyms in Houston (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Houston BJJ Snapshot
Why Houston for BJJ
Houston is one of Texas's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston, Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston, and Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy. It has 18 academies and 21 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston96EliteMemorialGoogle5.0(233)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Houston — 5.0★ across 233 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Houston gym (5.0★).
- 2South BeltGoogle5.0(214)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Houston — 214 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy95EliteSouth HoustonGoogle5.0(178)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 4Active Jiu Jitsu95EliteGoogle5.0(150)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 150 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Houston gym (5.0★).
- 5The Jiu Jitsu Order94EliteNorthwest HoustonGoogle5.0(118)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 6Artistry BJJ93EliteEast HoustonGoogle5.0(102)High confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 102 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Houston gym (5.0★).
- 7ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu93EliteEast HoustonGoogle5.0(94)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 8WestchaseGoogle5.0(85)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 85 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 9Energy CorridorGoogle5.0(77)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 77 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 10CopperfieldGoogle5.0(75)High confidence
Why #10: 5.0★ from 75 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston | Memorial | 96Elite | 5.0 | 233 |
| Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston | South Belt | 96Elite | 5.0 | 214 |
| Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy | South Houston | 95Elite | 5.0 | 178 |
| Active Jiu Jitsu | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 150 |
| The Jiu Jitsu Order | Northwest Houston | 94Elite | 5.0 | 118 |
| Artistry BJJ | East Houston | 93Elite | 5.0 | 102 |
| ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | East Houston | 93Elite | 5.0 | 94 |
| ZenCosmic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Yoga | Westchase | 92Elite | 5.0 | 85 |
| Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor | Energy Corridor | 92Elite | 5.0 | 77 |
| Cypress Jiu Jitsu - Ceconi BJJ | Copperfield | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 |
Which Houston Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Houston
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Train This Weekend in Houston
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Champions BJJ — Open Mat / Live Training · 9:00 AM
- The Jiu Jitsu Order — Adult BJJ - No Gi - All Levels · 11:00 AM
- ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Kids All Levels No-gi · 3:30 PM
- The Empire Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- The Empire Jiu jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open MAT (1.5hr) · 10:00 AM
- ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- The Empire Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- The Empire Jiu jitsu — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Champions BJJ — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Gracie Barra River Oaks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Houston Tx — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat Kids · 10:00 AM
- Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Houston?
- Let's Roll lists 18 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Houston, Texas. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Houston?
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston has the highest rating in Houston at 5.0★ across 233 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Houston?
- There are 21 weekly open mats across 10 gyms in Houston. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Houston?
- Champions BJJ is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Houston.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated July 2026.