BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Real self-defense. Real fitness. Real community. Training in Houston since 2010.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE MARTIAL ART IN THE WORLD
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program allows you to practice real self-defense in a safe, respectful, and professional environment. Our academy has some of the best and most qualified instructors to make sure that your experience at Midtown MMA Houston is the best you will find.
Whether you are looking to learn technique, build practical self-defense skills, or compete at a high level — we are the school for you. We teach real BJJ. We are not just another martial arts school that has a 'Jiu-Jitsu' fundamental class added to their striking program.
Founded in 2010 by Professor Chris Martinez, Midtown MMA Houston has grown into one of Houston's most respected academies. As a proud Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate, our students train under a world-class system with champions at every level.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Complete Beginners
No experience needed. Our warm-ups and fundamentals classes are designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence from day one.
Self-Defense Focused
Learn practical techniques that work regardless of size or strength. BJJ was built for real-world situations.
Competitors
Train with teammates who compete at local, regional, and national levels. Our coaches prepare you for the mat and the podium.
Fitness & Wellness
Every class is a full-body workout. Build lean muscle, improve endurance, and get in the best shape of your life — while learning something real.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASS
Warm-Up & Conditioning
Every class begins with movement drills that build muscle memory and physical conditioning. Our warm-ups are designed to develop the strength and endurance you need to advance — and to get you in the best shape of your life.
Technique Instruction
Professor Chris and our instructors break down each technique clearly — what the move is, why it works, and how to drill it correctly with a training partner. Understanding the move is just as important as executing it.
Drilling with a Partner
You'll practice each technique with a teammate in a controlled, cooperative environment. Repetition builds the muscle memory that makes techniques instinctive.
Live Sparring (Rolling)
When you're ready, you'll test your skills in live sparring — the part of BJJ that makes it uniquely effective. Every student must attend each part of class to get the full experience BJJ has to offer.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Practical self-defense skills that work in real situations
- Full-body fitness and conditioning every class
- Lean muscle development and improved endurance
- Mental discipline, focus, and stress relief
- A supportive team environment and lasting friendships
- Competition preparation at all levels
- Instruction under a Six Blades Black Belt lineage
- A clear path from white belt to black belt
Professor Chris Martinez
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt — Six Blades BJJ
Professor Chris Martinez founded Midtown MMA Houston in 2010 and has built one of Houston's most respected BJJ programs. A Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, he trains students at every level — from first-timers to competitors — with the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Meet All Instructors →Midtown MMA Houston is an official Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate — training under the lineage of 5x World Heavyweight Champion Xande Ribeiro.
Official Affiliate
Houston, Texas
Est. 2010
TRAINING AT MIDTOWN MMA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FIND OUT IF OUR PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Talk to Professor Chris. Ask your questions. See the academy. No pressure, no commitment — just an honest conversation about your goals.