Renzo Gracie Lake Houston

We are aware of the recent arrest and serious allegations involving former employee and former member Lester Batres Jr.

As soon as we became aware of the allegations months ago, Lester was immediately terminated from all involvement with Renzo Gracie Lake Houston and permanently banned from our academy. He has not been affiliated with our team since that time.

The safety of our students, families, and community will always come first. We take matters like this extremely seriously and acted immediately once information was brought to our attention.

Out of respect for those involved and the ongoing legal process, we will not be making further public comments at this time.

— Renzo Gracie Lake Houston

Win, lose or draw - we’re proud of EVERYBODY that came out to compete today! Keep the situations that you had to deal with in your matches fresh in your mind because we will review those situations next week and continue to get better. Congrats, everyone!

New schedule starting next week! 4:30 little kids class moved to 5pm as requested. Kids get longer No GI class time for better preparation and kickboxing is now a full hour and back to back with kids jiujitsu class on weekends! Kids 13+ can also attend PM kickboxing classes as well. Adult schedule stays the same!

On Wednesday April 15th, we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Romulo Reis Pereira to the academy for a special class. Romulo was one of Mike Calimbas main professors from blue belt to black at RGA Houston and continues to be a mentor today. He’s also built one of the standout competition teams in the area specifically with his women’s team so we’re excited for you all to learn from him. The Gracie name isn’t just a name on the wall but a legacy we represent so make sure to class that day and learn some from someone very close to the source.

CARLOS GRACIE ➡️ RILION GRACIE ➡️ ROMULO REIS

Full slate of Friday classes today then see you guys again Monday. We hope you enjoy weekend with your families!

Setbacks can teach you lessons that winning can’t. Those lessons are found in how you respond and overcome them.

As human beings we will inevitably face difficulty in all areas of our lives. Building a strong character and resiliency will help you not only overcome them, but come back a stronger greater version of yourself every single time. Once you realize that, you’ll be even greater because you’ll never be scared to lose. 🫡

Nogi to finish another great day of classes! Shoutout to Ronnie Byerly...Alina's Dad for being a great teammate and bringing a present for Kolton and his new baby!

For our competition team. Should we make this one? Comment if you guys would buy it and rock it proudly.

For the kids class parents. We love all you guys. Just a quick reminder on etiquette for class. 🙏

Thank you for attending the special classes with Prof. . We appreciate your support and hope you gained a better understanding of attacking and escaping the back position!