Renzo Gracie The Woodlands
About
Renzo Gracie The Woodlands offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai training in a professional yet family-like environment. The academy features an impressive roster of instructors, including multiple high-degree black belts under Renzo Gracie and other respected lineages, providing students with access to deep technical knowledge across both disciplines. Members consistently describe the coaching as highly skilled, patient, and focused on personal growth, with instructors who serve as positive role models while emphasizing technique, confidence, and discipline over just winning.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the professional yet family-like environment that helps children develop discipline, confidence, and love for jiu-jitsu. They highlight how instructors like Professor Todd and staff like Oli are welcoming, patient, and go out of their way to make everyone feel included, even visitors from out of town. Parents note significant improvements in their children's self-control and commitment, appreciating that coaches focus on personal growth rather than just winning. The academy is repeatedly described as having a positive, safe atmosphere where students leave classes happy, tired, and proud of their progress.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Randhi Yusti
3 weeks ago
These guys are excellent. Before enrolling my son, I had some doubts, but now I’m completely convinced it was the best decision. They provide a professional yet family-like environment, which is very important. They have helped tremendously with my son’s discipline and overall development. I highly recommend them to all my friends.
Laura Virginia
a month ago
I feel deeply grateful to Renzo Gracie The Woodlands. They have helped my son grow in confidence, discipline, and love for jiu-jitsu. Seeing him happy and motivated here means everything to me. Proud to be part of this academy.
Andreina Mora
a month ago
An amazing place for kids to learn jiu jitsu, discipline, and respect… and burn off all their energy 😅. The instructors are very professional and patient, and the environment is safe and family-friendly. My kids love every class and leave happy, tired, and proud of what they’re learning. Highly recommended 🥋
Deissy hernandez
a month ago
Amazing experience for our daughter and our family Our daughter Ilena has been training at Renzo Gracie The Woodlands for the past two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this school and its coaches. From day one, she has been welcomed into an environment that is respectful, disciplined, and truly supportive. The instructors are not only highly skilled, but also patient, motivating, and great role models for the kids. They focus on technique, confidence, discipline, and personal growth not just winning. We’ve seen Ilena grow physically and mentally, gaining confidence, self-control, and a strong sense of commitment. The academy feels like a family. The atmosphere is positive, encouraging, and safe, and as parents we feel confident knowing our daughter is learning in such a professional and caring environment. We highly recommend Renzo Gracie The Woodlands to any family looking for quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and an amazing community for their children.
James
4 months ago
I can’t say enough good things about Renzo Gracie! I reached out to them to see if when we’re in town from NC my son could get a workout in. Oli responded immediately and invited us to come in and take part in as many classes as we liked while in town! The coaches were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to make my son feel included.They treated him like part of the normal club! The atmosphere is fantastic! My son had an absolute blast! He got to roll with professor Todd, who is a 4th degree black belt. He helped my son just as if he had always been there! I’m genuinely grateful they opened their doors and let him train with them — we’ll definitely be back anytime in town and I recommend Renzo Gracie to anyone looking for a top-notch jiu-jitsu gym for their kids or themselves.
Contact
9391 Grogans Mill Rd Suite B12, The Woodlands, TX 77380, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Fadi Khouri
BJJ Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie
Chemical Engineer, MBA, PMP. Trained under Royler Gracie and Rosendo Diaz. Known for clear, detailed, and practical instruction.
Todd
BJJ Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie
Airline pilot. Trained under Carlos Machado, Draculino, Rafael Lovato Jr., and others. Known for patience and strategic instruction.
Brian
BJJ Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and Renzo Gracie
20-year US Army veteran. Emphasizes technical mastery, perseverance, and mental strength in his teaching.
Eddy
BJJ Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt (since 2012)
Houston Police Officer. Trained under Alexandre Soca. Focuses on practical self-defense, mental toughness, and confidence.
Alex Garcia
BJJ Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie
Black belt under Tom Dinklage and Renzo Gracie. Over a decade of experience. Fosters a welcoming, growth-oriented environment.
Vinicius Souza (Vinny)
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Isaque Bahiense
Trained under Eduardo Santoro and Fernando Batista. Emphasizes sharp attention to detail, methodical problem-solving, and fluid movement.
Nathan Bates
BJJ Instructor
Black Belt under Raul Jiminez and Luis Diaz
Valued coach at the gym. Details on training background are partially cut off in provided text.
Phillipe
Muay Thai Instructor
Coaches Muay Thai classes for adults and all ages. Mentioned positively in a student testimonial for clear instruction.
Oli
Coach/Staff
Responsive staff member who coordinates visits. Highly praised in reviews for being welcoming and helpful, especially with kids.