Martial Arts School
Contact and location
- Address
- 4310 Westheimer rd #240, Houston, TX 77027 Open in your maps app
- Website
- gbriveroaks.com
Hours
From Google, checked May 2026.
Google description
Welcome to Gracie Barra River Oaks! We are a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the heart of River Oaks, offering world-class training to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Our experienced and dedicated instructors are passionate about helping our students achieve their goals and develop self-confidence while learning self-defense techniques. Whether you're a beginner looking to gain a new skill or a seasoned practitioner looking to take your training to the next level, we offer a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is welcome. Join our community today and experience the many physical and mental benefits of training at Gracie Barra River Oaks.
From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.
What this listing mentions
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Restroom
- Free parking garage
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Takes credit cards
- Takes debit cards
- Takes mobile payments
From the business's Google listing, Oct 2026.
Google Reviews
4.9 (77) Google Reviews
Ratings as of May 2026.
Google Reviews
I have been going to this gym for the last year now and it has been the best gym so far! All the professors are awesome people and are extremely knowledgeable. All of the people who go to this gym are great people to roll with and I enjoy going.
We’ve had an amazing experience at this jiu-jitsu school! Enrolling our son at 3 years old was one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the very beginning, the coaches have been patient, encouraging, and truly invested in helping each child grow. The positive impact on our son has been incredible. We’ve seen a huge improvement in his ability to follow instructions, stay focused, and thrive with structure. Just as importantly, he’s built so much confidence and has made so many great friends along the way.
Our daughter joined right after she turned 3, she is now 5 and has learned and grown so much at Gracie Barra River Oaks. She gained strength, charisma and self defense skills. She loves her coaches and has made many friends there. She looks forward and never wants to miss a day. Coaches are very supportive, knowledgeable, flexible and tailor sessions to each child’s needs. Our family is grateful to have found this place!
How Gracie Barra River Oaks describes its work
Gracie Barra River Oaks calls itself a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy built for students of every age and skill level. The school says its instructors aim to help each student reach personal goals and build confidence through self-defense technique. Its website states that jiu-jitsu is for everyone, from first-day white belts to experienced players who want to sharpen their game.
The academy names Ulpiano Malachias as owner and head instructor. Its website describes him as a 4th degree black belt who began judo at age 4 in Belo Horizonte and took up jiu-jitsu at 17. The site lists IBJJF results that include an Asian title in 2006 and American National titles in 2004, 2005 and 2008. It also names black belt Vitor Peres on the coaching staff.
Houston had a population of 2,397,315 in 2025, per the Census Bureau, in Harris County. The median year built for homes in the city is 1982, per the American Community Survey (2024).
Free self-defense trial class
The school says a first self-defense jiu-jitsu class costs nothing, and its site describes a free intro session for newcomers. It reports that getting started takes three steps. The terms on its website list classes, events and promotions among its services.
On Google the academy holds a 4.9 rating across 77 reviews. Reviewers most often mention knowledgeable professors, a beginner-friendly culture, clean facilities and kids classes that start around age 3. One low score comes from a parent who felt the program did not suit their child.
Gracie Barra River Oaks says its training brings both physical and mental benefits, in a setting where everyone is welcome.