League City Jiu-Jitsu

Big congratulations to everyone who stepped out there and competed at Jiu Jitsu World League Houston this weekend!

**Win, lose, or draw, I’m SUPER proud of every one of you.**

Competition is hard. Putting yourself out there, in front of everyone, against someone you don’t know and with no idea how things are going to go takes guts. Most people will never have the courage to even try it.

Y'all did!

You trained, put in the work, stepped onto the mat, and gave it everything you had. That’s something to be proud of regardless of what the scoreboard or medal says at the end of the day.

And now we have something even more valuable — **perspective.**

We learned some things. We saw what worked. We saw what didn’t. And now we have a better idea of where we need to improve.

Enjoy the accomplishment, be proud of yourselves, and then...

**Let’s get back to work. 👊🥋**

Proud of you guys!

– Coach Matt

🎒 200 backpacks. One incredible community 💙!

A huge thank you to Perry Family YMCA Board Member Duane Theriot, LesMills BORDYPUMP Instructor Daniel Cervantes and the amazing team at League City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for their generous donation of 200 backpacks to support YMCA Operation Backpack! Your commitment to helping local children start the school year with confidence is making a lasting difference in our community.

As we get closer to Packing Day on Wednesday, August 5, there's still time for everyone to get involved!

Here's how you can help:
🎒 Donate new backpacks by dropping them off at the Perry Family YMCA.
💙 Make a financial gift to help us purchase essential school supplies:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/perry-healthy-living-team-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

🙌 Volunteer with us on Packing Day and help prepare backpacks for local students:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A4A62CA7F8C25-64536485-perry #/

Together, we can ensure more children in our community head back to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support YMCA Operation Backpack and invests in the success of our local youth! 💛

🥋 BIG NEWS! 🥋

We’re honored to welcome Professor Washington Luis to League City Jiu-Jitsu for a very special fundraiser seminar!

A 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from Rio de Janeiro, Professor Washington is a:
🏆 2x IBJJF Master World Champion
🏆 2x Abu Dhabi Pro Champion
🏆 No-Gi World Champion

This seminar is especially meaningful to us because Professor Washington was one of Coach Matt’s early instructors, and we’re incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to host him.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 League City Jiu-Jitsu
115 E League City Pkwy
League City, TX

💙 Suggested donation: $25
100% of the proceeds go directly to Professor Washington.

Whether you’re a white belt, seasoned competitor, or simply looking to learn from one of the best, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Come train, support an incredible professor, and be part of something special. We hope to see you on the mats!

Please let us know if you plan to attend.

What an amazing night! ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our gym get-together on Saturday. Seeing our students and families outside of the gym, laughing, sharing stories, and making memories is what it’s all about.

League City Jiu-Jitsu is more than a place to train—it’s a family. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for making our academy such a special community.

We can’t wait for the next one! 🥋💙

🥋 Belt Promotion Day 🥋

Every stripe earned. Every belt earned.

Today we celebrated more than promotions—we celebrated the early mornings, the late nights, the tough rounds, the moments of frustration, and the decision to keep showing up.

Progress in jiu-jitsu isn’t measured by how fast you move through the ranks. It’s measured by the dedication, resilience, and character you build along the way.

Congratulations to everyone who earned a new stripe or belt today. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and we’re proud to be part of your journey.

Here’s to the next class, the next challenge, and the next step forward. 👊💙

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