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Texas Grappling Academy Pleasanton

Texas Grappling Academy Pleasanton

307 2nd St, Pleasanton, TX 78064, Pleasanton, Texas

+1 210-516-2820
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming community
  • Family-oriented environment
  • Supportive instructors
  • Clean facility
  • Top-notch coaching
  • Inclusive atmosphere

Considerations

  • Dirty mats
  • Unwelcoming owners
  • Poor sportsmanship by owner at competitions
  • Inconsistent teaching schedule/curriculum

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

50 reviews

5 stars

47

4 stars

0

3 stars

1

2 stars

0

1 star

2

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Very Poor

"Hello, my name is Ernesto Castro. I am a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I trained at multiple gyms and I wanted to express how I felt about this one. I used to train at “Art Of Persistence” here in Pleasanton. I understand the conflict within the two gyms and I never spoke against TGA. I am now t..." Read more

- Alex Castro

via Google

4/26/2025

Excellent

"My son loves jiu jitsu and loves dropping in here at both locations. We were referred by a judo coach named Chrissy in San Antonio that is also a black belt in jiu jitsu. Professor gonzo is very knowledgeable. When it comes time for your child to compete in tournaments he doesn’t play around. But t..." Read more

- D Garcia

via Google

10/29/2024

Very Poor

"So I’ve waited along time to post this review. To see how things look in hindsight. But what I saw this past weekend was absolutely unacceptable. First. I’ll start with we were a member of this gym. And left and have found a much better home. And now we come this past weekend. A competition. The ..." Read more

- Dean Parker

via Google

10/28/2024

4.9

(72 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 6-8PM
  • Tuesday: 6-8PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30-7:30PM
  • Thursday: 6-8PM
  • Friday: 6-8PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

R

Ricardo Gonzalez

Professor, Head Coach

Certifications:

  • Black Belt - IBJJF
R

Rebecca Gonzalez

Coach

D

Danny

Coach

P

Pete

Coach

Y

Yvette

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Family-friendly environment

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