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Galveston BJJ

Galveston BJJ

1719 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550, Galveston, Texas

+1 409-888-1210
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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 and friendly community
  • Top-notch, patient instruction
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Safe and respectful atmosphere
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Inclusive for all skill levels

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

41 reviews

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41

4 stars

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Excellent

"Galveston BJJ is a great place to train and grow. The instructor, Shin, welcomed me and my friends with open arms and has developed our skills rapidly in the last few months. He is an amazing teacher with an impressive judo and jiu-jitsu background. He teaches things in ways that are easy to underst..." Read more

- Luke Byrne

via Google

4/10/2025

Excellent

"Came into town for work and I messaged the gym and got an immediate response. I was welcomed with open arms. If ever in the Galveston area definitely come check them out you will not be disappointed."

- Fred Tanner

via Google

12/12/2024

Excellent

"Great instructor, we had a great roll. Can't wait to come back!"

- jay king

via Google

10/14/2024

4.9

(55 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 5-7:45PM
  • Tuesday: 12-1PM,5-8:15PM
  • Wednesday: 5-7:45PM
  • Thursday: 12-1PM,5-8:15PM
  • Friday: 6:15-7:30PM
  • Saturday: 11AM-1PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

E

Evan Gideon

Coach, Professor, Head Instructor

Encourages questions, takes notes, great with kids, cares about students on and off the mat

S

Shin

Coach

Impressive judo and jiu-jitsu background; patient and teaches concepts in easy-to-understand ways

C

Caleb

Coach

Attention to detail when teaching technique; great with children

Location

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Clean mats
  • Fans
  • Locker rooms
  • Parent seating
  • Parking
  • Showers

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