BJJ Near Olmos Park, TX

Olmos Park is a 0.8-square-mile enclave defined by its tree-lined streets, proximity to Olmos Basin Park, and a community that values quality over convenience. There is no commercial district, no strip-mall karate studio, no fitness franchise with a kickboxing add-on. For Olmos Park families who want Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — the grappling-based martial art built on leverage, technique, and real-world effectiveness — Gracie Barra Alamo Heights at 1464 Austin Hwy, Suite 100 is the answer. From the Olmos Dam, head east on Hildebrand and you are training in under five minutes.

The academy is led by two Black Belt professors who trained under Roberto 'Tussa' Alencar. Professor Zaza holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt with 18 years of experience. Professor Edgar holds a 1st Degree Black Belt with 15 years. Together they run the Gracie Barra curriculum — a structured progression system that maps your development from your first class through advanced competition training. That structure is what separates Gracie Barra from schools that teach techniques at random and call it a curriculum.

Olmos Park families with children at Alamo Heights High School, Cambridge Elementary, or the schools along the McCullough Avenue corridor bring their kids to GB Alamo Heights because the results show up where it matters — at home and in the classroom. The Tiny Champions program starts at age 3 with coordination, listening, and introductory Jiu-Jitsu. Little Champions (5-9) and Juniors (10-12) follow structured belt-and-stripe progression. By the time a child reaches the adult program at 13, they have years of disciplined training behind them.

For adults, the Olmos Park professional who golfs at Olmos Basin Golf Course on weekends can train Jiu-Jitsu on weekday evenings without rearranging their schedule. Classes run Monday through Friday from 4:45 PM to 7:30 PM, with Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 AM. Professor Zaza and Professor Edgar ensure every session is productive — fundamentals for those building a foundation, advanced work for those sharpening their game.

Gracie Barra Alamo Heights opened in 2026 as the area's newest Gracie Barra academy. Olmos Park residents who have trained here describe it as exactly what the area needed — expert instruction, a welcoming environment, and a program that treats Jiu-Jitsu as a discipline, not a hobby. Your first class is free. Call (210) 864-7909 to experience it.