Ground Dwellers Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Spring, TX · Real Jiu-Jitsu Since 2002

REAL JIU-JITSU.
NO BELT FACTORY.

Train directly under Professor Eddie Avelar, 4th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Machado, right here in Spring, TX. Kids and adults. Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, MMA, and more.

Call or Text: 281-871-9248
No Contracts No Sign-Up Fees Direct CMJJ Lineage

FEELING STUCK?

Most people walking onto our mat for the first time say one of these.

Professor Eddie Avelar, 4th-degree BJJ black belt, Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy

Your Instructor

PROFESSOR EDDIE AVELAR.
22 YEARS ON THE MAT.

4th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Machado. Direct affiliation. Not a franchise.

22 years teaching. 54 years old. Still rolls every week with the students he trains.

His systems, Broken Butterfly, Pro Guard, and Butter Half, are taught on mats across the country. He teaches them here, in person, five days a week.

You will not be handed off to a beginner coach. You will train with the professor.

Meet the Professor

HOW TO GET STARTED

Three steps. Zero pressure.

01

Book Your Free Class

Pick a time that works. Book online. No contract, no sign-up fee, no sales pitch.

02

Step on the Mat

Train with Professor Avelar and real students in Spring, TX. Wear workout clothes. Bring water.

03

Build Real Skill

Gain strength, confidence, and self-defense that works. Month to month. Train as long as you want.

Real Students. Real Reviews.

TRUSTED BY SPRING, TX SINCE 2002

Families from Spring, Klein, Tomball, and Champions Forest train here. Read what they say on Google.

YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS

Choose growth. Choose strength. Choose now.

If You Start

You wake up stronger. Physically and mentally. You walk into any room knowing you can handle yourself. Martial arts changes how you think about challenges, how you handle pressure, and how you live. We have seen it in Spring, TX for 22 years. You could be next.

If Nothing Changes

Old routines stay old. Confidence erodes. The skills you wish you had stay skills you wish you had. Growth does not happen by chance. It happens by choice. The longer you wait, the harder it gets.

PROGRAMS

Every age. Every skill level. Every training goal.

Jiu-Jitsu (16+) at Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy in Spring, TX

Jiu-Jitsu (16+)

From $200/mo

Build Strength & Confidence

Gi and no-gi. Real grappling, leverage, and technique for the street and the mat.

Start Jiu-Jitsu →
Kids Martial Arts (6+) at Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy in Spring, TX

Kids Martial Arts (6+)

From $180/mo

Confidence, Discipline, Focus

Built for school-age kids. Focus, respect, and real skill in a supportive room.

Book Kid's Free Class →
MMA (13+) at Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy in Spring, TX

MMA (13+)

From $140/mo

Striking, Grappling, Conditioning

Complete MMA training. AM sessions and PM sessions. One price covers both.

Start MMA →
Judo (7+) at Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy in Spring, TX

Judo (7+)

From $90/mo

Throws, Takedowns, Technique

Dynamic standup art. Balance, timing, and control. Builds strength and athleticism.

Learn Judo →
Bahala Na (FMA) at Ground Dwellers Martial Arts Academy in Spring, TX

Bahala Na (FMA)

From $40/mo

Filipino Martial Arts

Rare in the Houston metro. Weapons, empty-hand, flow. Practical, real-world self-defense.

Explore Bahala Na →

COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything worth knowing before your first class.

Do I need any experience to join?

Not at all. Every program fits beginners and experienced martial artists. You start at your own pace with real guidance.

Am I too old to start?

No. Professor Avelar is 54 and still rolls every week. Adults of every age train here.

Are your classes safe?

Yes. Safety is the priority. Instructors build a structured room where you can learn without fear or injury risk.

What should I wear for my first class?

Workout clothes. That's it. No loaner gis, no rashguards. Bring water.

Can I try a class before signing up?

Yes. Your first class is free. No contract, no sign-up fee, no pressure.

How much does it cost?

Adults BJJ is $200/mo. Kids from $180/mo. MMA $140/mo. Judo $90/mo. Bahala Na $40/mo. Month to month. No contracts. See the full list on our pricing page.

STEP ON THE MAT

One free class. No contract, no sign-up fee, no sales pitch. You show up. You train. You decide what happens next.

Book Your Free Class

Or call/text 281-871-9248

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