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Grappling Zone
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule grapplingzone.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (832) 668-5626
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“Not only do they teach skills, they instill life lessons in the kids that they teach.”
“My son is Gold Medalist and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Other martial arts here
“This academy is great for anyone looking for a “home” in which to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“They have learned a lot and really have grasped the understanding of respect.”
“My son been goinv for years. He loves it and they lkve him.”
“They have learned a lot and really have grasped the understanding of respect.”
From the reviews
My son had attended this location for 3yrs. They became family within the first year. The way the treated my son and my family always willing to help. Keeping the kids motivated active positively influencing my son encouraging him through the years.
My two daughters are enrolled in jiujitsu here and I attend the G-Fitness class. We've only been going for 3 weeks, and I love everything about it here. The instructors are great with the kids and they make learning fun for them. As well as teaching them to always have respect and always think positive.
Quality care and family oriented. Teaching kids good life skills. Thank you Grappling Zone for making a difference in our kids' future and also in the community.
Amazing Academy! The mat space is plentiful and the facility is extremely well kept. This academy is great for anyone looking for a “home” in which to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From those who have never trained a martial art to black belts.
Your first judo class at Grappling Zone
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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