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GFTeam Academy We are a Jiu-Jitsu academy founded by Professors Emma, Mike Martinez . Our passion is helping our students set and achieve their goals.

Whether your goal is high level competition or training for fun or health, we will strive to meet your needs!

🎃👻 GFT SAN ANTONIO HALLOWEEN PARTY! 🎃👻Hey, GFT Family! 🧡🖤It’s time to get together for some Halloween fun! 🕷️🦇We are exc...
10/20/2026

🎃👻 GFT SAN ANTONIO HALLOWEEN PARTY! 🎃👻

Hey, GFT Family! 🧡🖤

It’s time to get together for some Halloween fun! 🕷️🦇

We are excited to invite all our students and their families to our GFT Halloween Potluck Party! 🎉

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026

⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Raymond Rimkus Park – Large Pavilion
Leon Valley, TX

🎭 Costumes are welcome! Kids and adults, feel free to dress up!

🍽️ POTLUCK STYLE! Please bring a dish, snack, dessert, or drinks to share with our GFT family.

This is a great opportunity for our kids to spend time together outside the mats, build friendships, and for our parents, professors, and coaches to enjoy some quality time as one big family. ❤️

At GFT San Antonio, we believe we’re more than just a jiu-jitsu academy. We’re a community, and moments like these help make our family stronger.

We hope to see everyone there!

🎃 Let’s make some fun Halloween memories together!

❤️🖤 GFT SAN ANTONIO FAMILY

10/20/2026

HEY MOM & DAD! 👋❤️

Is your little one between 3 and 6 years old? Hasn’t started school yet? Are you a little nervous about how they will adjust when that day comes? 🥹

Well, guess what? Our 10 AM Little Champions class can help prepare them for that big step! 🥋💪

At GFT San Antonio, we don’t just teach Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu is our tool to teach so much more!

Through games, exercises, and age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu activities, we help our little champions learn:

🌟 Motor skills, balance, and coordination

🌟 How to listen and follow instructions

🌟 How to wait patiently for their turn

🌟 Respect for others and personal boundaries

🌟 How to use their voice and express their needs

🌟 Independence and confidence

🌟 Good manners — yes, we practice saying please, thank you, and asking for permission!

🌟 How to socialize and work with other children

And guess what? They learn all of this while having FUN and being introduced to Jiu-Jitsu! ❤️

We understand that starting school is a big step, not only for children but for parents too.

Our goal isn’t just to teach your child how to do Jiu-Jitsu. It’s to help them become more independent, learn to believe in themselves, and feel comfortable being part of a group without always needing Mom or Dad by their side.

Because sometimes the biggest lessons we teach on the mats have nothing to do with fighting. ❤️🥋

📍 GFT San Antonio

🕙 Little Champions — 10 AM

📅 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

👧🧒 Ages 3–6

🇺🇸🇲🇽 Bilingual classes — English & Spanish

Come try a FREE class and see what your little champion is capable of! 💪❤️

10/20/2026

“They’re only 3 years old. Can they really learn jiu-jitsu?” 🥋❤️

Our answer is YES! And they are capable of so much more than you think!

At just 3 years old, children are already learning important life lessons through jiu-jitsu.

They are developing their motor skills, learning to socialize, following instructions, respecting boundaries, and becoming more independent.

But what we love the most is watching them discover how strong and capable they really are.

They learn what it feels like to get tired and keep trying. They experience frustration and learn how to work through it. They discover that something can be difficult without being impossible.

And most importantly, they begin to understand that they don’t have to give up just because something is hard.

At this age, we don’t expect perfection. We believe in patience, consistency, and giving children the opportunity to learn, make mistakes, and grow.

Sometimes, as adults, we underestimate what little children are capable of doing simply because of their age.

At GFT San Antonio, we believe in giving them the opportunity to surprise us. 💪❤️

We’re not just teaching 3-year-olds jiu-jitsu. We’re helping build strong, independent, resilient little humans, one class at a time. 🥋

❤️🥋 Grappling Industries — A Reflection From Our TeamFirst, we want to recognize every single one of our kids who had th...
10/17/2026

❤️🥋 Grappling Industries — A Reflection From Our Team

First, we want to recognize every single one of our kids who had the courage to step onto the mats today and give their very best.

Today was full of emotions. Some achieved the results they hoped for, while others didn’t. There were smiles, tears, nerves, frustration, and happiness.

And like we always tell our kids, that’s life. Sometimes we win, and sometimes we lose. Things won’t always go our way, and learning how to handle those moments is part of growing up.

Today, we saw kids cry, feel disappointed, and struggle with their emotions. But we also watched them regain control, get back up, and keep going. That means more to us than any medal.

Regardless of the results, every single one of our kids showed great behavior and sportsmanship. We couldn’t be prouder!

As professors and coaches, our job goes beyond teaching jiu-jitsu. We want to help our students become strong individuals who can face challenges, manage their emotions, and believe in themselves.

As parents and coaches, we cannot protect children from every disappointment, but we can guide them through it and teach them that losing is never a reason to stop trying.

We don’t want our kids to only learn how to win. We want them to learn how to lose without losing confidence in themselves.

One day, they won’t be little kids anymore, and these lessons will stay with them long after they leave the mats.

Thank you to every family for trusting us and allowing us to be part of your children’s growth.

Today, some went home with medals, others with tears, but every single one went home with an experience that will help them grow.

And to us, that is a victory. ❤️

With love and pride,
The Professors & Coaches of GFT San Antonio 🥋❤️

❤️🥋 Today we finished Grappling Industries, and we want to share a little reflection.First of all, we want to thank and ...
10/17/2026

❤️🥋 Today we finished Grappling Industries, and we want to share a little reflection.

First of all, we want to thank and recognize every single one of our kids who had the courage to step onto the mats today, compete, and give their very best.

Today, we experienced so many emotions. Some achieved the results they were hoping for, while others didn’t. There were smiles, tears, nerves, frustration, and lots of happiness.

And like we always tell our kids, that’s life. Sometimes we win, and many times we lose. Things won’t always go the way we want them to, and we have to learn how to face those moments.

Today, we saw some of our kids cry, feel sad, and experience disappointment. But we also watched them work through those emotions, regain control, and keep going. And to us, that means so much.

One thing we really want to recognize is that, regardless of the results, every single one of our kids showed great behavior and sportsmanship. And believe us, that makes us incredibly proud.

As professors and coaches, our job is not just to teach jiu-jitsu or prepare kids to win matches. Our job is also to help them face difficult situations, learn to manage their emotions, and understand that losing doesn’t mean they aren’t good enough or capable.

And this is where we, as parents, professors, and coaches, have a very important responsibility. We cannot protect our children from every moment of sadness, frustration, or disappointment in life. But we can be there to support them, guide them, and teach them that after a loss, there is always an opportunity to get back up and try again.

We don’t want our kids to only learn how to win. We want them to learn how to lose without losing confidence in themselves.

Because one day, they won’t be little kids anymore, and the lessons they learn today, both on and off the mats, will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Thank you to every family for your support, your trust, and for allowing us to be part of your children’s growth.

Today, some went home with medals, others with tears, but every single one went home with an experience that will help them grow.

And to us, that is worth so much more than any medal. ❤️

With love and pride for every single one of our kids,

The Professors & Coaches of GFT San Antonio 🥋❤️

10/17/2026

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🥋 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PADRES DE NUESTROS COMPETIDORES – GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES 🏆Queremos recordarles a todas ...
10/17/2026

🥋 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PADRES DE NUESTROS COMPETIDORES – GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES 🏆

Queremos recordarles a todas las familias que estarán acompañándonos este sábado en Grappling Industries algunos puntos muy importantes.

🥋 Dejen que los coaches hagan su trabajo.

Les pedimos de la manera más atenta que eviten dar instrucciones o tratar de dirigir a sus hijos durante los combates. Para eso estamos los profesores y coaches. Confiamos en nuestra preparación y les pedimos que ustedes también confíen en nosotros.

❤️ Apoyen a sus hijos sin importar el resultado.

Recuerden que el simple hecho de tener el valor de entrar a competir ya los hace campeones. No todos regresarán con una medalla, pero todos se llevarán una experiencia que les ayudará a crecer.

🙏 Respeto ante cualquier situación.

Les pedimos mantener siempre una actitud respetuosa hacia los árbitros, otros competidores, entrenadores y familias, incluso cuando no estemos de acuerdo con alguna decisión. Recordemos que los niños también aprenden observando cómo reaccionamos los adultos.

🧠 La competencia es mucho más que ganar o perder.

Durante este torneo, nuestros niños experimentarán emociones muy importantes para su desarrollo: miedo, nervios, felicidad, tristeza, frustración, enojo y emoción.

Nuestro trabajo como adultos no es evitar que sientan estas emociones, sino enseñarles a reconocerlas, manejarlas y aprender a mantener el control de sí mismos.

Habrá niños que ganen, otros que pierdan, algunos que lloren y otros que celebren. Y todo eso es parte del aprendizaje.

Como siempre les digo, el jiu-jitsu es nuestra herramienta, pero nuestro objetivo va mucho más allá de formar buenos competidores. Queremos formar niños fuertes emocionalmente, respetuosos, seguros de sí mismos y capaces de enfrentar los retos de la vida.

Gracias de corazón a todas las mamás y papás por su apoyo, su confianza y por ser parte de nuestra familia GFT San Antonio. ❤️🥋

¡Nos vemos este sábado! Vamos a disfrutar la experiencia, apoyar a nuestros niños y recordar que su valor nunca dependerá de una medalla. 💪🏽🏆

🥋 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS – GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES 🏆We would like to remind all the families joining us this Saturd...
10/16/2026

🥋 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS – GRAPPLING INDUSTRIES 🏆

We would like to remind all the families joining us this Saturday at Grappling Industries of a few very important things.

🥋 Please let the coaches do their job.

We kindly ask parents to avoid coaching or giving instructions to their children during their matches. That is our responsibility as professors and coaches. We trust the work we have put into preparing our students, and we ask you to trust us as well.

❤️ Support your children regardless of the results.

Remember, just having the courage to step onto the mats and compete already makes them champions. Not every child will go home with a medal, but every child will walk away with an experience that will help them grow.

🙏 Respect in every situation.

We ask everyone to remain respectful toward referees, other competitors, coaches, and families, even when we disagree with a decision. Remember, children are always watching and learning from how we adults react.

🧠 Competition is about much more than winning or losing.

Throughout this tournament, our children will experience many important emotions: fear, nervousness, happiness, sadness, frustration, anger, and excitement.

Our job as adults is not to prevent them from feeling these emotions, but to guide them, help them understand what they are feeling, and teach them how to manage their reactions and maintain self-control.

Some children will win, some will lose, some may cry, and others will celebrate. And that is all part of the learning process.

As I always say, jiu-jitsu is our tool, but our mission goes far beyond developing good competitors. We want to help raise children who are emotionally strong, respectful, confident, and capable of facing life’s challenges.

Thank you to all our moms and dads for your support, your trust, and for being part of our GFT San Antonio family. ❤️🥋

See you Saturday! Let’s enjoy the experience, support our kids, and remember that their worth will never be determined by a medal. 💪🏽🏆

10/12/2026

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Address

6419 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX
78238

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

+12105480067

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