★ 5

Wonderful to be able to share the mats with you. Thanks again to coach Sang Jun Shin for being so generous with his time and knowledge. He has a wonderful way of explaining the fundamentals in an easily digestible and effective way. He’s training up some killers. Encourage anyone to drop in and check them out.

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★ 5

Incredible space! Shin gets into techniques and explains to you in detail what each move is for and alternates.

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★ 5

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 understand, and he is very patient. The environment is friendly, and the team wants you to be there, no matter your skill level.

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★ 5

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.

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

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★ 5

Stopped by on a Saturday when in town and had a great experience. A very welcoming group, a knowledgeable head instructor and hard rolls. Hope to visit again!

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★ 5

Stopped by for Open mat on sat for a couple hours. Good group of very well trained guys.
Thanks again guys
Hope to see yall soon

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★ 5

Great environment, great coaches and everyone is very welcoming.

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★ 5

Been to multiple gyms, this one is by far my favorite. It’s a very family friendly environment, so understanding and helpful. Coach Caleb and Shin have been amazing. Thank you!!

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★ 5

Go train with the best on the island!

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★ 5

Everything about this gym is excellent. My oldest son and I have been training here for awhile. The people are awesome, and the instruction is top-notch.

I would highly recommend this gym to anyone of any age. Both Shen and Caleb are great with kids, and their attention to detail is incredible when teaching technique.

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★ 5

Dropped in on vacation and was warmly welcomed. Great training and great hospitality.

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★ 5

Looks like I found my home away from home. Great teachers, safe environment, and good for the whole family

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★ 5

Great gym, the coach’s are freakin awesome and the environment is very welcoming 100/10

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★ 5

Fantastic coach and gym. Kids, teens, and adult classes available for all skill levels. Highly recommended!

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My grandson really enjoys the instruction!
Evan and the staff are awesome with children! The kids learn respect for each other and themselves!!

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★ 5

Had a great time visiting the team is very welcoming. Coach was very helpful and great at teaching. I will definitely be back in the future.

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★ 5

Brown belt here- dropped in. Trained at a great many gyms and this one has jits nailed. Uplifting atmosphere for all, clean/spotless, superb communication and teaching skills. The guys I sparred with showed real confidence and spark. Definitely an exceptional destination.

Also watched part of a kids class. Definitely top-notch for the aspiring warriors.

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★ 5

I waited until after the first tournament to get the full experience. I can’t say enough about how incredible the coaches are at Galveston BJJ. Their instruction is broken down in manageable portions and they are constantly checking for retained knowledge. Very professional. The kids at this last tournament cleaned house with every single kid getting a first, second, or third place medal. The coaches used the following practice to cover moves/submissions that the team struggled with during the tournament.

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★ 5

Good instruction and training with a knowledgeable instructor. Thanks for the hospitality.

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Very welcoming to a visitor. Good rolls. Nice people. Recommend for anyone on vacation that doesn’t want to miss training.

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★ 5

Great atmosphere and really great overall experience everyone here is super respectful as well a knowledge of the art I will definitely be attending regularly

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★ 5

Good energy, great jiu Jitsu, perfect representation of the gentle art!

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★ 5

My son and I dropped in to train here while we were on vacation in Galveston. Evan was very welcoming to us and made it comfortable to join in with the group.
We attended a no gi class. It was a small group because of the holiday, but there was still one young woman in the class. Everyone was respectful to her and she seemed like she was comfortable and enjoying the training.
That says a lot to me about the atmosphere of a gym. They were all about the jiu jitsu!
Seemed like a smart, safe, fun group of people to train with. Good game and fun to roll with.
If I lived in the Galveston area, I'd be going back for sure.

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★ 5

Awesome gym. Great values. Great training. Dedicated coaches. My son wishes he could have class everyday.

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★ 5

My grandson loves this place and the instructors!

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★ 5

Quality gym, awesome people and impressive coaches!

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★ 5

I was on vacation for a week and asked Evan if I could come train while I was down there. He graciously welcomed me. I went on a Wednesday night and was immediately welcomed by Evan and the other students. As soon as class began I knew I was in for some good jits. Evan instructed great technique and drove a nice pace. The students there were a rugged crew, yet safe and respectful. I hope I can train there again next time I'm in town!!

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★ 5

I was in Galveston for vacation and Evan and his students were incredibly welcoming and polite when I dropped in to train. Evan is incredibly knowledgeable and I had some solid training partners while I was there. I definitely plan on dropping back in next time I’m in town. I highly recommend this academy!

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★ 5

Ive been training for a few months in Missouri and since no vacation is complete without doing some jiujitsu, I wanted to find a spot to train while I was in Galveston. Evan and the guys at Galveston BJJ were very welcoming of me as a total stranger and I got some world class training. I for sure leveled up my jiujitsu game and would fully recommend Galveston BJJ. If I’m ever down here again I will for sure be coming back.

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★ 5

The place is clean. The instructor is knowable an expert in BJJ. The customer service is great and on point. There is plenary of vehicle parking. And it’s a few block from the beach and sea wall in Galveston. Great place to come when wanting a work out or training or even wanting to spar. Come check it out.

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★ 5

I wanted a place to drop in and roll while on vacation, Professor Evan was very accommodating. He provided excellent instruction along with roll time. A very friendly and welcoming gym to visitors. I will certainly return in the future!

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★ 5

I tried BJJ class today and the school welcomed me and training went really well. I really enjoyed my time and it was really nice instructions and it was a good workout while learning BJJ techniques. I would highly recommend anyone to try out the school and I give this school two thumbs up!!! Thank you!

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★ 5

I was in town for business and stopped by to check out Galveston BJJ. The training was great and Coach Evan Gideon and the students were very welcoming; I had a great experience and learned some new technique. I greatly appreciate their time and people.

Just stopped in again while in town. People are great and the instruction is top notch. Thank you and your students for the time!! This place is really cool.

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★ 5

I’m down here in Galveston from Delaware for a week vacation . I train in my home state and couldn’t go a week without training . I am so thankful I found Galveston BJJ. The instructors are knowledgeable and really cool . The students are trained well and help you every step of the way while drilling and rolling . I highly recommend this place if you’re in the area for a great workout with great people .

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★ 5

Evan Gideon is a great instructor. He teaches Jiu Jitsu with easy to understand instructions. He makes sure he answers any questions and utilizes other black belt instructors to help teach class. The other students are all very respectful and no one comes to the mat with arrogance. Everyone is welcome. I drive from Texas City to Galveston BJJ because I know this is the best place to train in the county. It's a very small gym but it is about to double in size November 2017. Evan is a very sincere person and you can see how much he loves people as well as the community. He is great with the children. He is polite while still firm in holding the kids to his standards.

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★ 5

Dropped in for a few classes while on vacation. First time training away from my home gym. Evan is an excellent instructor. The other students were very open and welcoming. Definitely plan on dropping in for a classes next time I'm in Galveston.

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★ 5

My girlfriend, two sons and I have been training at Galveston BJJ now for a couple of weeks and am highly impressed with the level of instruction and the cleanliness.

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★ 5

Where to even start? The classes are awesome no matter your skill level. You can walk in off the street and walk out knowing something new. Talking about walking in, the "first class" experience is great. No matter how awkward you may think you'd feel, it's not. The coaches AND students are super friendly. I have never been a part of something where it felt like a genuine family. Evan, the owner, is the best. For real. Not only does he care about your success on the mats, but off the mats as well. We even postponed moving off the island because I didn't want to leave this place.

If you are looking for something that is fun, mentally and physically challenging, and at a place where you will make lots of friends, this is the place to be. No doubt one of the best parts about Galveston.

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Evan is a great instructor who really knows his stuff. The mats are nice and clean, and so are the bathrooms. Great kids classes, and seating for parents. Friendly, un-intimidating environment for women. Fans and air conditioning in training areas. Shower and locker room available.

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★ 5

Great place to train
Friendly staff

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★ 5

I have been training here regularly for almost 6 months and though I've not been to the other schools on the island, it's because my research led me here and I found my home.

The lineage (GFTeam) is intact and traceable all the way back to Maeda(who taught the first Gracie). Coach Evan is a great instructor who encourages his students to ask questions and take notes, and will push you to be better physically and technically. I have also taken private lessons with him and they have really helped me to progress a long way in a short time.

My peers are all awesome, the facilities are growing steadily, and this is the real deal. Come train!

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★ 5

My son takes BJJ here. Evan is great with the kids. We had a tough time finding an activity outside of school that our son enjoyed. Jiu-Jitsu, somewhat surprisingly, is exactly what the doctor ordered. He works up a sweat with every lesson, and keeps coming back for more.

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★ 5

My girlfriend and I were in Galveston for spring break and had the pleasure of training with coach Evan. The atmosphere and technique were both outstanding! If you are ever in town and looking for some legit training, look no further.

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★ 5

Great instructors. Great for young and old.

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My son has been training with Coach Evan at Galveston BJJ for a little over a year now. I cannot say enough positive things about the whole experience. It is not just Brazilian jujitsu being taught here, it is a whole mental outlook of respect. Evan is amazing with kids and also does camps, etc. honestly when my child is acting up and I don’t know what to do I go straight to Evan and he helps me with a solution. The kids really look up to him, he will even look at report cards!! I’m just grateful to have him as part of the community and my sons life, we need more male role models like this.

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★ 5

Best gym experience of my life! The Instructors are dedicated and willing to go the extra mile to help perfect your techniques and the gym community is friendly and helpful as well.

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