Respect, Safety, and Hygiene on the Mats. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more than just a martial art; it's a lifestyle that fosters discipline, camaraderie, and respect. One of the fundamental ways we show respect-both to ourselves and our training partners-is by maintaining proper hygiene and adhering to safety guidelines. A clean gi, trimmed nails, [...]
On Tuesday, April 19th Renzo Gracie Lake Houston kicks off its Yoga program. Slated on the schedule for 11am on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Yoga will be a tremendous addition to our already full schedule of class programs along with being a complement to all. Here’s an excerpt from Grappling Insider on how yoga benefits [...]
This week's holiday celebrations included some Jiu-JItsu with RGLH co-owner Prof. Brian Marvin and crew hosting BrewJitsu at Spotts Park in downtown Houston! For those of you that don't know, Prof. Brian and Prof. Mick (Maynard) began the concept in Summer 2019 after we opened RGLH as a way to bring the Houston BJJ community together, [...]
Renzo Gracie Lake Houston hit a competition milestone moment this past weekend with 15 students competing at JIU JITSU WORLD LEAGUE's Houston 2020 event. It was the first time we fielded a tournament team as an academy. For many of our competitors, it was their very first competition and they learned a lot! We compete for [...]
Photos by: Felix Rodriguez and Shawna Rodgers It’s GI competition season, an exciting time for hard-working members of Renzo Gracie Lake Houston who want to test their skill and showcase their hard work! Competition is an excellent way to push yourself beyond the comfort zone of just drilling and live rolling in class. By [...]
In this week’s RGLH member profile we feature our beloved Belinda Serrano. A brown belt with over 10 years of training, Belinda and her daughter Vicki joined us not too long after we opened, rejoining two former training partners (Prof. Mike & Mick) after visiting us during our grand opening with Master Renzo Gracie. [...]
In this week’s RGLH member profile we feature Richard Perreras, a husband and devoted family man working in Houston’s bustling oil & gas industry. A member since Renzo Gracie Lake Houston opened up in August 2019, Richard is working hard to earn his stripes, get stronger and add to his toolbox of tricks by showing [...]
Kickboxing is a striking martial art that is beneficial for everyone. For BJJ practitioners, it has a multitude of benefits that can complete your game. For those that don’t train BJJ, kickboxing has many benefits as well, and can even be used as an effective cardio workout for those just looking to get in better [...]
Enrolling your child in our Greater Lake Houston BJJ program comes with many benefits parents should expect as they invest in the growth of their kids. Here are just a few things your child will experience that you will be able to see once your child has spent some time in our program. #1 [...]
Keeping your BJJ clean is probably one of the most considerate things you can do for your teammates. Why? Because nobody likes to train with someone that stinks! There’s nothing more off-putting than driving home and smelling the odor of someone else besides yourself. And being stuck underneath someone that stinks is just as [...]
