We couldn’t be happier with this academy. 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. The structure of the classes is all business but not overbearing, the kids respond very well and interact great with each other. The other parents I speak to seem to feel the same. I definitely see the humble confidence and strength our son has gained.

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.Not once have I attended a class where things seemed unorganized or unplanned, Professor Galvan has a very methodical approach to his teaching as he even writes out a lesson plan for the month. His classes have a systematic well thought out organization about them, yet are taught so clear that anyone can follow along regardless of skill level.Apart from the amazing teaching, which is that good, both Professor Manny & Martha have created a family feel to this school. So much so that you see students go from kids to adults in this school. You see entire families train together and grow together here. As many black belts as we have, they have all been homegrown and have stayed here from day 1, which comes to show the great learning and growing environment they have created. I constantly recommend this school to everyone & would never consider any other school apart from this one.Without a doubt 5/5 stars would recommend 👍🏻

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. He and Ms Martha Galvan always emphasize on the importance of discipline, practice and hard work, and our kiddos love them both. Jiu-jitsu coaches (Luis & Chris) are also doing a great job with the children always motivating them to perform well by giving each one of them a little individual coaching during class. I give them 10⭐️

I have been training here for a while, and I would say that the atmosphere is fantastic and everyone there is there to help you grow and boost your confident. If you want to be challenged physical or mentally, I would recommend this place to you.

Great school. Instructors work with you until you get/understand the techniques. We have a difficult schedule and they work with us so that we can still attend class amd progress.

Great coaches,great school,clean amd great atmosphere. Professor Emmanuel Galvan is a great human being who cares about his students. He focuses on every single student and pushes to strive harder. Ive learned a lot in a couple of months and I will continue my journey .

Great training facility for Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts. Professor’s Martha and Manny as well as the other professors are really good. They take the time to make sure you understand. Gracie Humaita is the spot to train they are like family to me.

I really enjoyed this classIt helps me calm down and have fun from a stressful day. The instructors are very nice people and help you understand how to do the different techniques.

This school is absolutely awesome! You can find a bjj school on almost every street corner nowadays, but its hard to come by one as great as Gracie Humaita Brownsville. The experience and professional attributes they have are second to none. Dozens of schools closer to me but I make the hour plus drive to brownsville, because thats the kind of quality bjj they offer!

My daughter and I were new to BJJ, and wanted to find a school with a flexible schedule, long track record, a focus on jiujitsu (rather than places that teach a little of everything), and high-level instructors (here, they are all black belts). We found all of this and more here at Gracie Humaita. The last three months of training have been a huge benefit to our entire family.Everyone is welcoming, and the instructors work with you at any level of ability. By this, I mean that you are placed in appropriate classes, and strategically matched with training partners. With regular attendance, this leads to consistent growth, all based on fundamental techniques and principles. Students are genuinely cared about as people beyond a transactional “customer / salesperson” arrangement.Classes have strong supervision and guidance from the instructors, who will observe closely in order to steer you toward mastery of the day’s training. Here, you don’t have to worry about someone with an inflated ego intimidating others, or causing injury. The training area is clean, spacious, and kept at a comfortable temperature.I did my homework in Brownsville and Harlingen before enrolling at this school. If there is a better quality place to train around here, I’m not aware of it. If you are interested in the lineage of the black belt instructors here, look no further than Royler Gracie and Paulo Brandao.

One of the best jiujitsu classes in Brownsville. Best instructors in the area.

I’ve trained BJJ for more than five years, and after a long time away I came down to train at Gracie Humaita Brownsville. Everyone from the white belts to the black belts was very welcoming and hard-working, the classes were structured logically around a fantastic curriculum. The strong leadership and sense of community was readily apparent, and anyone would be lucky and proud to call themselves a student of this school!

Great facilities and well run classes, beginners are made to feel welcome from their first day

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. They also are really passionate about what they teach every single day. If you’re considering this gym you for sure won’t regret it, there really is something for everyone here no matter your skill level. Come try out a class see how you like it🙏🏽

My little girls gave been taking classes since they were 3 years old (on and off until permanently going when my oldest turned 5). Martial arts has given them much more than they can appreciate at this moment but once their older they will understand. They have so much fun with the Jujitsu class not knowing that they now know how to defend themselves from a ground attack.Thank you to all the professors that take their time and are always so patient with the student.

Extremely thorough ensures he teaches for everyone to understand breaks it down step by step. Very comfortable and makes everyone feel like they belong. Also had handful of extremely knowledgeable instructors to for everyone to get a chance of one on one with a black belt. If your looking to learn a martial art or even a self defense by far the best place in Texas to go....

The jujitsu class I go to is amazing!! The teachers are great and communicate with there students when ever they need help. They take there time to explain and show us every move we do. I highly recommend going signing up for a class!!

Very knowledgeable of not only how to conduct each move, but how to teach it to any level of student.The Brazilian - jujitsu has already gave me a huge understanding for self-defense. And really helps me with protecting myself on the job

Ive had the pleasure of training at Galvan Martial Arts in class and at seminars for many years and I must say they really know their stuff. Ive recently started training in BJJ and Im glad I know a school that takes the time to help you learn by having lessens of the week instead of just random no related things to teach that day like other schools. 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.

I was looking for a place I could learn to protect myself and grow and learn as a person. I found that when I joined Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu. Master Galvan is patient and understanding and pushes us toward greatness. He takes the time to show us proper technique and doesn’t mind the questions we ask. Martha just as well. She’s kind and doesn’t mind volunteering or stepping in to help correct techniques. The lessons are easy to keep up with and the schedule is flexible. There’s so much to gain!

Incredibly knowledgeable instructors, and very family oriented. I have been there for a little over a decade and my children have been there since they were 3 years old. Very positive environment to learn a proven self defene system. If you want to leaen how to defend yourself while having a great time. This is the place to be!

What separates Gracie Humaita from any other academy that trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts is the way they professionally, and most importantly, kindly operate their business. No other academy will treat you like family within your first week of trying out a martial art the way Gracie Humaita Brownsville does. Whether youre a parent looking to have your child learn self defense or simply want to take initiative to get out of your comfort zone and try something new, the quality of training you experience at Gracie Humaita is a cut above the rest.

My son has been training here for a while now. The mentoring and leadership advice on top of the excellent training have helped him immensely. Class organization..

Great place to learn martial arts. My son is learning jitisu and is also learning discipline! You wont be disappointed....100% !!!recommend

Have been training Jiu jitsu here for 13 years. Everyone has been come like family. The instruction is second to none and the schools positive attitude it amazing. Thanks for keeping a clean and professional martial arts school.

Taught me many ways to protect myself as a young teen!! Because of their BJJ techniques, I feel safer.

Gracie Humaita BJJ has helped me in focusing more in improving all of my weak areas, from physical to mental skills. Great training and great learning atmosphere.

We have had our son in this Martial Arts school for over 6 yrs and it has been an amazing experience for him and for us! Great coaches! Very professional. #jiujitsu #MartialArts

The jujitsu class I go to is amazing,I have so much fun and learn so many new skills.All the teachers are so helpful and great with their students.They help me stay healthy and fit.They are also COVID safe and take precaution.I totally recommend taking a class in their dojo. 😁

Excellent Jiu Jitsu School!!! I enrolled the whole family. Highly recommend. Good instructors, clean place. Helped my doughters learn self-defense and boost their self confidence.

Ive been with Galvans for almost 13 years. The school, instructors, and instruction have continued to grow and improve with time. Would reccomend to beginner and seasoned alike.

The best place to train in the valley, want to get in better shape and boost your confidence? Jiu-jitsu its for you!!Great atmosphere, treat you like family!

I recommend martial arts to anyone and everyone, But if you get an opportunity to visit Gracie Humaita Brownsville youre in for a treat. Brazilian jui jitsu is an excellent way to get in shape and stay in shape. GHB has some of the most knowledgeable professors in South Texas and the atmosphere is awesome 😎 . 5 ⭐ 5 💎

This place had been my home for almost 10 years and has given me everything from self confidence to family. Jiu Jitsu is something you owe to yourself to experience and see how it can complement or even change your lifestlye.

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. The gym may seem small when you first enter but the lessons that are taught each day are bigger than life. And is great for anyone of any skill or age as the money spent is we’ll invested, as each day there truly is something new to learn. 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.

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 that his Master Galvan has helped him alot. We as parents are extremely happy this sport has helped motivate him in many ways.

Best martial arts school..in the Rio Grande ValleyTraining Jiujitsu,TKD..Self Defense..under the Best Instructors..forming students withdedication,love,and discipline..for more than 18 years

Awesome place for my son to learn... been going here for over 5 yrs. Self confidence has boosted 100%. Definetly recommend it!!!

Great professors, good people, clean gym.

I love Gracie Humaita!! They are second family to us and they treat everyone with respect!! Our boy have been for over 9 years and have learned so much!! I highly recommend them!!

Family Friendly

Gracie Humaita Brownsville is hands down the best and most professional BJJ academy in the RGV. Come in and try it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed!

My daughter and I joined Gracie Humaitá Brownsville not too long ago and after more than 20 years experience studying martial arts I have to say this schools staff, facility, instructors and students welcomed us as family. I highly recommend BJJ. We have found our new home with the Galvan family and Gracie Humaitá Brownsville.

Very good professors in juijitsu. Recommend to your whole family.

The place to train in brownsville is here at Gracie Humaita Brownsville. Great instructors and family atmosphere.

No better place in the RGV to learn BJJ! Some people drive more than an hour to go to class here.

Great instructions, and great crew to learn from

Despues de buscar en tantos deportes porfin encontramos algo que mi niño ama practicar... siempre viene con muchas ganas de aprender nuevas tecnicas.. un lugar donde se siente muy seguro..👍👍

La mejor escuela de BJJ en el valle de Texas, el maestro Galvan tiene una de las mejores formas de transmitir su amplio conocimiento en BJJ y defensa personal

Excellent school of Brazilian Jiu jitsu, The Best in Martial Arts in Brownsville, Texas, they also have excellent facilities.

Tome Brazilian jiu-jitsu por un tiempo y tengo que decir que los instructores Manny y Martha son bien profesionales y la instrucción es bien activa y completa al igual que poseen un excelente currículo.

Buenos maestros,el profesionalismo es impecable. Mis nietos son más confiados en si mismos y la responsabilidad que llevan los hace cada dia mejores personas Gracias a su profesor Emmanuel Galvan.

Excellent service, pleasant family atmosphere 💯

Excellent Instructors, we have been there for more than 10 years ... They are the best in the entire valley.