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Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 inspirejiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 353-7799
Hours
| Monday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ed is a great instructor not only when training the adult class but also got a chance to see how great he is with kids.”
“Lots of one on one engagement and a tremendous amount of patience with the little ones.”
“The offerings of Kickboxing/Muy Thai classes is also a massive benefit in overall rounding your self defense skills.”
“I dropped in for an open mat at Inspire Jiu Jitsu and was met with warmth and challenge in equal measure.”
“Everybody is really nice and there is people from all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The offerings of Kickboxing/Muy Thai classes is also a massive benefit in overall rounding your self defense skills.”
“One of the best Jiu-Jitsu schools in Houston, professor Ramos is truly a master of his craft and it’s an honor to train under him.”
“I highly recommend Inspire Jiu Jitsu Academy and Ed Ramos HQ for any skill level athletes of Jiu Jitsu & MMA.”
What members say
“Professor Ed Ramos is a world class instructor that teaches and mentors students with the upmost passion and dedication.”
“The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.”
“The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.”
“The technique is top notch, everyone is friendly, the mats are sprung, and they even have a shower.”
From the reviews
I can’t stress enough how great this Jiu Jitsu gym is. Professor Ed Ramos is a world class instructor that teaches and mentors students with the upmost passion and dedication. The culture of the gym is very warm and welcoming, making sure all new students and athletes enjoy their experience while in class.
I had the chance to train here for a couple weeks even having to drive a long way from my house but I have to say it was worth the drive. Ed is a great instructor not only when training the adult class but also got a chance to see how great he is with kids. He kept them engaged and entertained the whole class.
I dropped in for an open mat at Inspire Jiu Jitsu and was met with warmth and challenge in equal measure. Professor Ed Ramos runs a gym marked by discipline and generosity, his students respectful yet unyielding in their rolls. Opportunities to train under a world champion in Houston are scarce; this is one such place.
Excellent coach!! I have a 9yo daughter and 6yo son. He does an amazing job teaching the fundamentals of the self defense aspect of BJJ. And he makes it really fun for the kids. Lots of one on one engagement and a tremendous amount of patience with the little ones. Highly recommend.
New to muay thai? Start at Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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