BJJ Academies in Texas.
Texas is one of the largest U.S. BJJ markets, with Austin emerging as a hub for modern no-gi grappling content after the 2021 Danaher Death Squad split. Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin (13642 US 183 #300) was founded by Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro, the 7-time IBJJF gi world champion and 2-time ADCC champion. Gracie Humaita Austin sits at 321 W Ben White Blvd under head instructor Paulo "Coelho" Brandao, where former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy trains and teaches. 10th Planet Austin runs out of 4509 Freidrich Ln. Renzo Gracie Austin is at 4631 Airport Blvd. Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu (formerly New Wave, John Danaher's team) is also based in Austin.
In Dallas–Fort Worth, Travis Lutter Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sits in Fort Worth under Travis Lutter — a Carlos Machado black belt and TUF 4 winner. Multiple Gracie Barra schools cover the metro, including Gracie Barra Frisco. Houston's coverage runs through a Renzo Gracie Texas network across Sugar Land, Lake Houston, the Heights, Pearland, EADO, and Richmond, plus Carlson Gracie Houston at 1210 S Frazier St in Conroe.
The competition calendar is dense: IBJJF Houston International Open at NRG Park Hall C (the 2026 No-Gi runs April 11), the IBJJF Austin Winter International Open at Round Rock Sports Center (Feb 20–22, 2026), an annual IBJJF Austin Summer Open, plus AJP Tour Texas stops, NAGA Houston, and NAGA San Antonio.
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Missouri City
Pasadena
Pflugerville
Coppell
Deer Park
Pearland
Schertz
Sugar Land
Adkins
Arlington
Cedar Hill
Converse
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Garland
Grand Prairie
Helotes
Humble
Irving
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Manor
Mesquite
Plano
Richardson
Rowlett
Tournaments and seminars in Texas.
The Zone · Houston, Texas
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at The Zone in Houston, Texas.
Mission Concepcion Sports Park · San Antonio, Texas
This IBJJF International Open tournament runs in San Antonio, Texas, contested under IBJJF gi rules across all belts, weights, and age divisions.
Mission Concepcion Sports Park · San Antonio, Texas
This IBJJF International Open Kids tournament brings youth competitors to San Antonio, Texas under IBJJF gi rules across all belts and age brackets.
American Bank Center · Corpus Christi, Texas
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
NRG Center - Hall D · Houston, Texas
IBJJF Kids International Open tournament at NRG Center in Houston, Texas.
Duncanville Fieldhouse · Duncanville, Texas
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at Duncanville Fieldhouse in Duncanville, Texas.
Gervin Center Gym · San Antonio, Texas
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Gervin Center Gym in San Antonio, Texas.
Gervin Center · San Antonio, Texas
North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with divisions for all ages, belt ranks, and skill levels, at Gervin Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Open mats in Texas.
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Austin, Texas
Weekly Monday midday no-gi open mat at Fight Factory Jiu-Jitsu. Cost not stated.
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Weekly Monday evening open mat at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate in San Antonio. Cost not stated.
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Austin, Texas
Weekly Tuesday morning open mat at Gracie Humaita Austin. The gym describes open mat as unguided training, all belts welcome. Cost not stated.
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Weekly Tuesday evening open mat at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate in San Antonio. Cost not stated.
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San Antonio, Texas
Weekly Wednesday evening open mat at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate in San Antonio. Cost not stated.
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San Antonio, Texas
Weekly Thursday evening open mat at Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate in San Antonio. Cost not stated.
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San Antonio, Texas
Weekly Friday morning gi and no-gi open mat at Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio. Cost not stated.
Friday open mat details →San Antonio, Texas
Weekly Friday midday gi and no-gi open mat at Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio. Cost not stated.
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