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Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Brownsville, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ghbrownsville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 956-254-3988
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are very patient and take the time to help beginners feel comfortable and confident.”
“The professors and coaches are very attentive and consistently teaching the kids new techniques and matching them up accordingly to exercise what they’ve learned.”
“He takes the time to show us proper technique and doesn’t mind the questions we ask.”
“If you want to get in shape, learn great self defense or to expand on your martial arts skills this is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“My 16yr old son has always been a shy,quiet,very nervous kid and grumpy,but, since he started his Jiu Jitsu classes his personality has changed dramatically.”
“This establishment not only offers too of the line jiu jitsu but other mixed martial arts as well that can be beneficial to just about anyone.”
What members say
“With not only the great instructors and the friendly, great atmosphere they bring, but also jammed packed lessons in not only jiu jitsu but the values that it offers.”
“Everyone from the white belts to the black belts was very welcoming and hard-working, the classes were structured logically around a fantastic curriculum.”
“With not only the great instructors and the friendly, great atmosphere they bring, but also jammed packed lessons in not only jiu jitsu but the values that it offers.”
“The professors and coaches are very attentive and consistently teaching the kids new techniques and matching them up accordingly to exercise what they’ve learned.”
“He and Ms Martha Galvan always emphasize on the importance of discipline, practice and hard work, and our kiddos love them both.”
“Very clean mats & restrooms the coaching was also excellent.”
From the reviews
I started at Galvan’s Martial Arts/Gracie Humaita Brownsville back in 2006 when it was located on Southmost. The school has changed in location and size, but what hasn’t changed is the quality and instruction; crazy thing is, as amazing as it used to be, it’s actually gotten better.
My 16yr old son has always been a shy,quiet,very nervous kid and grumpy,but, since he started his Jiu Jitsu classes his personality has changed dramatically. He is know a confident teenager who is not afraid of speaking publicly,he is way less grumpy,he laughs and talks more with family,he has told his father and I…
Have enjoyed every single minute spent at this location. Before I first walked in I initially had anxiety about signing up but was immediately greeted happily by everyone. Now a few months in I feel like a part of the family. Head professors here really care about you and your well being.
Both my daughters have come to this school since they were 5 yrs old and it is amazing how confident and strong they’ve grown to be. Master Emmanuel Galvan is very professional and knowledgeable.
New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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