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.
Tournaments and seminars in 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.
Dallas Market Hall - North Hall · Dallas, Texas
This IBJJF International Open tournament runs in Dallas, Texas, contested under IBJJF gi rules across all belts, weights, and age divisions.
Dallas Market Hall - North Hall · Dallas, Texas
This IBJJF International Open No-Gi tournament runs in Dallas, Texas, contested under IBJJF no-gi rules across all belts, weights, and age divisions.
Dallas Market Hall - North Hall · Dallas, Texas
This IBJJF International Open Kids tournament brings youth competitors to Dallas, Texas under IBJJF gi rules across all belts and age brackets.
Austin Sports Center Cedar Park · Cedar Park, Texas
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Austin Sports Center Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas.
Round Rock Sports Center · Austin, Texas
North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with divisions for all ages, belt ranks, and skill levels, at Round Rock Sports Center in Austin, Texas.
Bush Convention Center · Midland, Texas
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at Bush Convention Center in Midland, Texas.
Community Fieldhouse · Spring, Texas
Grappling Games Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament at Community Fieldhouse in Spring, Texas.