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22 min from New Braunfels

Adult BJJ for New Braunfels Residents

You don't need experience. You don't need to be in shape. You just need to walk through the door. Our adult classes follow the proven Gracie Barra curriculum, taught by Professor Edgar — a black belt with 15 years of mat time under Master Roberto 'Tussa' Alencar. Morning or evening, first day or hundredth — every class meets you where you are.

First Class Free Call (830) 205-3222

New Braunfels adults who specifically want the Gracie Barra system — not a kickboxing-led or Muay Thai-led grappling program — have a Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM adult class twenty-two minutes south on I-35. The GB1 fundamentals progression takes complete beginners through a structured belt and stripe system; live training rounds give experienced grapplers from Vintage Oaks or Gruene a real game to develop. Professor Edgar leads every adult session himself, and the GB-network belt rank you earn at GB Cibolo transfers to any of 1,000+ academies worldwide — a real edge for travel-heavy NB professionals. First class is free.

Why Train Adult BJJ?

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Black-belt instruction every class — Professor Edgar's 15 years on the mat means real technical depth, not memorized choreography

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Structured Gracie Barra curriculum with belt-and-stripe checkpoints so your progress is measurable week to week, never guessed at

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Practical self-defense skill that works in real situations, built through patient repetition against resisting training partners

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Functional conditioning that strengthens grip, hips, posture, and breathing — useful far beyond the mats

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A welcoming training community in Cibolo Valley Square where consistency is respected over ego or athleticism

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Rank that transfers worldwide — your stripes move with you to any of the 1,000-plus Gracie Barra schools

Adult BJJ Schedule

Monday 1 class
6:30 PM
Adults & Teens (13+)
Adult BJJ
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1 class
6:30 PM
Adults & Teens (13+)
Adult BJJ
Thursday Closed
Friday 1 class
6:30 PM
Adults & Teens (13+)
Adult BJJ
Saturday 1 class
10:00 AM
Adults & Teens (13+)
Adult BJJ
Sunday Closed
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Getting Here from New Braunfels

From New Braunfels, take I-35 south for about twenty-two minutes. Exit FM 1103 east — Cibolo Valley Square (the H-E-B plaza) is on the right. Suite 106, red GB shield in the window.

Gracie Barra Cibolo
2251 FM 1103, Suite 106, Cibolo, TX 78108
(830) 205-3222

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have no martial arts experience — can I start adult BJJ?
Yes. The majority of adults who start at Gracie Barra Cibolo have zero experience. The GB1 Fundamentals class is designed specifically for that. Professor Edgar breaks down every technique into clear steps, and you train with partners who know how to work with beginners. Nobody expects you to know anything on day one — that is what the curriculum is for.
How often should I train as a beginner?
Two to three sessions per week is a strong starting point. Gracie Barra Cibolo offers adult classes throughout the week — mornings, midday, and evenings — so you have options. Consistency matters more than volume. Training twice a week and showing up every week will produce better results than training five days one week and disappearing the next. Professor Edgar can help you plan a schedule that fits your life.
Is there a Gracie Barra in New Braunfels, TX?
New Braunfels does not currently have a Gracie Barra academy. Gracie Barra Cibolo is the closest GB-branded school for the south side of New Braunfels — 22 minutes south on I-35 to 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square. New Braunfels has Braunfels Martial Arts (BJJ plus kickboxing) and SBG New Braunfels (Muay Thai-focused), but if you specifically want the standardized Gracie Barra curriculum and Tussa Alencar lineage, we're the nearest fit. Families from Vintage Oaks and River Bend already train with us. Call (830) 205-3222.
Can an adult start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in their 30s or 40s near New Braunfels?
Yes — most of our adults at Gracie Barra Cibolo started after 30. The 22-minute drive south on I-35 from New Braunfels is a fair commute, and the GB1 fundamentals class is built for first-day beginners, not athletes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is technique- and timing-based, so it rewards patience and consistency over raw strength. Professor Edgar is a 1st-degree black belt with 15 years of teaching adult beginners, and the schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 10 AM) fits professionals commuting from Landa Park Estates or the Gruene area. First class is free.

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Your first class is free. No experience needed. Classes run weeknight evenings and Saturday mornings in Cibolo.

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