Gracie Barra River Oaks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Houston Tx

Gracie Barra River Oaks provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts education at 4310 Westheimer Road, Suite 240, in Houston, Texas. Operating as an official Gracie Barra school under the lineage of Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the academy serves youth, adult practitioners, and competitive athletes throughout the River Oaks community. The academy was founded and is directed by Head Instructor Professor Ulpiano Malachias, an accomplished IBJJF black belt competitor whose achievements include Asian Championship and American National Championship gold medals. To support student growth, the school expanded to a 10,000-square-foot facility in 2016. The curriculum encompasses the GB Kids program, foundational GB1 classes covering essential ground defense, GB2 advanced technique, GB3 black belt preparation, and women's self-defense. Instruction emphasizes technical precision, mutual respect, and student safety in an organized training environment. Prospective students and area families throughout Houston can visit the Westheimer Road academy to observe classes, meet Professor Malachias, and schedule a complimentary introductory session.