Hello everyone, I am not sure if I posted this in the correct place or not this is my first post. I apologize if this is incorrect, I have scanned the threads for this topic already but I haven't seen a direct comparison on the schools I am considering. I recently moved to Houston for law school and I am trying to find the school that is the best fit for me. I am hoping that gain some advice from the regular posters on this site since so many people here seem very knowledgable about BJJ.
I am currently living in the northwest/ cypress area of Houston but I travel regularly to downtown. The two main choices that I have looked at so far are Gracie Barra (Westchase) I realize Champions Forest is closer; and the Rilion Gracie Academy. I have also seem Team Tooke but I am primarily interested in either GB or RGA. I have tried to analytically break this down but I lack the BJJ knowledge that many of you have to make a fair comparison.
DISTANCE: They are roughly the same... RGA is slightly further away by like 3 miles
INSTRUCTION: RGA has Jackson Fortunato a BB under Rilion Gracie, and of course from what I understand Rilion Gracie makes regular visits to the academy. This academy has BJJ instruction only. Apparently this is the only academy in Houston truly operated by a Gracie member. (I could be wrong)
GB Westchase has Professor Ulpiano Malachias BB under Carlos Gracie Jr. who seems to be a great competitor, and champion from what I've been able to gather on the web.
This academy offers BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and MMA. (I like the fact that there are multiple disciplines offered).
PRICE: Both schools have minimum 1 year contracts and roughly the same initiation fee which I assume includes the Gi for each respective school.
RGA is approximately $165 per month for unlimited BJJ training. Classes offered A.M./P.M. and Saturdays.
GB Westchase is approximately $135 per month for unlimited BJJ training, and a "small" up charge for unlimited multi-discipline training.
Both schools are good schools. RGA has many high level Gracie members like Rolles, Kyra, and other come through. While GB has Draculino (in the Webster location) and GB also has multiple schools that I could train at when I'm not in Houston.
I am currently leaning toward GB Westchase but I would love to hear any good advice that anyone out there has to offer. I have tried to do some research and logically weigh the pros/cons of each school. Thanks again for any positive advice you are willing to share!
I am currently living in the northwest/ cypress area of Houston but I travel regularly to downtown. The two main choices that I have looked at so far are Gracie Barra (Westchase) I realize Champions Forest is closer; and the Rilion Gracie Academy. I have also seem Team Tooke but I am primarily interested in either GB or RGA. I have tried to analytically break this down but I lack the BJJ knowledge that many of you have to make a fair comparison.
DISTANCE: They are roughly the same... RGA is slightly further away by like 3 miles
INSTRUCTION: RGA has Jackson Fortunato a BB under Rilion Gracie, and of course from what I understand Rilion Gracie makes regular visits to the academy. This academy has BJJ instruction only. Apparently this is the only academy in Houston truly operated by a Gracie member. (I could be wrong)
GB Westchase has Professor Ulpiano Malachias BB under Carlos Gracie Jr. who seems to be a great competitor, and champion from what I've been able to gather on the web.
This academy offers BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and MMA. (I like the fact that there are multiple disciplines offered).
PRICE: Both schools have minimum 1 year contracts and roughly the same initiation fee which I assume includes the Gi for each respective school.
RGA is approximately $165 per month for unlimited BJJ training. Classes offered A.M./P.M. and Saturdays.
GB Westchase is approximately $135 per month for unlimited BJJ training, and a "small" up charge for unlimited multi-discipline training.
Both schools are good schools. RGA has many high level Gracie members like Rolles, Kyra, and other come through. While GB has Draculino (in the Webster location) and GB also has multiple schools that I could train at when I'm not in Houston.
I am currently leaning toward GB Westchase but I would love to hear any good advice that anyone out there has to offer. I have tried to do some research and logically weigh the pros/cons of each school. Thanks again for any positive advice you are willing to share!