Gracie Barra River Oaks Jiu-Jitsu Programs

Gracie Barra River Oaks Jiu-Jitsu Programs offers jiu-jitsu for kids, adults, women, and self-defense. The site also lists GB2 and GB3 programs, with GB3 open to blue belts and above. Classes are available throughout the week, and the site also mentions an early morning class at 6 a.m.

Programs

• JIU-JITSU FOR KIDS — children
• JIU-JITSU FOR ADULTS — men, women, teens, and children · classes available throughout the week
• JIU-JITSU FOR WOMEN
• JIU-JITSU FOR SELF-DEFENSE
• GB3 Program — Open to blue belts and above.
• GB2 Program
• Kids Program — children
• Women Program — women

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are available throughout the week. The site also mentions an early morning class at 6 a.m.

About the provider

The owner and head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor is Ulpiano Malachias. The about page says Ulpiano and the GBW team expanded to a new, larger 10,000 square foot location in summer 2016. The site says the programs are dedicated to the world of jiu-jitsu and promote physical and mental wellness, and that they are designed to build discipline, focus, confidence, resilience, respect, and personal growth. It also says students have access to over 700 Gracie Barra schools worldwide.

The site says a try class and intro session are free.

What families say

“Best facility for ever! Both of my boys go here…best coaches that truly cares.” — Tan Nguyen

“This gym is awesome! Professor Ulpiano and the rest of the team are very professional and knowledgeable. I can confidently say that this gym is a safe space for everyone to learn bjj. If anyone is looking for a new bjj gym, visit GB River oaks!” — Sergio Gonzalez

Last updated November 1, 2026.