10 Best BJJ Gyms in Houston (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 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, Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston. It has 18 academies and 17 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 Houston96EliteGoogle5.0(226)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Houston — 5.0★ across 226 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Houston gym (5.0★).
- 2Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy95EliteGoogle5.0(144)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 3Google4.9(210)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Houston — 210 reviews at 4.9★.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4The Jiu Jitsu Order94EliteGoogle5.0(116)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: 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.
- 5Artistry BJJ92EliteGoogle5.0(85)High confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 85 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Houston gym (5.0★).
- 6Google5.0(70)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #6: A Gracie Barra academy — 5.0★ across 70 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 7Google5.0(70)High confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 70 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 8Google5.0(69)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 69 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 9Google5.0(65)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 65 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Houston academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 10ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu90EliteGoogle4.9(88)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #10: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 226 |
| Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 144 |
| Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston | — | 94Elite | 4.9 | 210 |
| The Jiu Jitsu Order | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 116 |
| Artistry BJJ | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 85 |
| Gracie Barra River Oaks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Houston Tx | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 70 |
| Cypress Jiu Jitsu - Ceconi BJJ | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 70 |
| ZenCosmic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Yoga | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 69 |
| Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 65 |
| ED RAMOS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 90Elite | 4.9 | 88 |
Which Houston Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Houston
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
Your plan: 3 sessions across 2 gyms in Houston.
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
- Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor — Jiu Jitsu - NoGi Advanced · 7:00 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
- ZenCosmic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Yoga — Open Mat · 4:30 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 226 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Houston?
- There are 17 weekly open mats across 9 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 June 2026.