GRACIE HUMAITÁ • WILLIS, TX
Real Jiu-Jitsu
True Lineage
SKILL • STRATEGY • SPIRIT
STAMINA • SPEED • STRENGTH
Gracie Humaitá is an official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy lead by Professor Vincent Anzelone and Coach Krista Anzelone, both of which have a legitimate, documented, unbroken jiu-jitsu lineage. Come joint us for a free trial class to experience the difference at Gracie Humaitá!
Lineage
Lineage matters! Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a highly complex and technical martial art and sport. Understanding the details of each technique are extremely important. Jiu-Jitsu is very often compared to the game of chess and for good reason. Skill, strategy and technical ability far outweigh physical ability and aggression.
Gracie Humaitá in Brazil was the very first Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in the world when it was established by Grandmaster Hélio Gracie. Since that time, the art and sport of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has evolved and become incredibly popular throughout the United States and beyond.
Our academy here in Willis, TX is one of the official Gracie Humaitá academies and part of the Gracie Humaitá Association. We have a direct lineage to the origins of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu itself!
Professor Vincent Anzelone
Coach Krista Anzelone
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The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense System has been evolving since the early 1920's when it was first developed by the Gracie Family. Since then the techniques that we teach have been tested countless times in competition and real life scenarios alike. There are well over 100 self-defense techniques in the official curriculum, all of them are learned and practiced at our academy in a safe, welcoming environment.
If you're interested in self-defense, you've come to the right academy! Professor Vincent Anzelone has been training in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense System since 2010 under the direction of Professor JW Wright. In 2019 Vincent spent 10 days with Master Royler Gracie in San Diego, CA becoming certified in this system by Master Royler Gracie himself. These techniques are taught at our academy to students of all ages and skill levels.
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Over the past several years jiu-jitsu has become an incredibly popular sport here in the United States and around the world. Jiu-Jitsu is a highly competitive, full-contact, combat sport. These competitions are typically held according to the athletes' age, weight and rank.
If you're interested in competition style jiu-jitsu you've come to the right academy! Owners Vincent and Krista Anzelone are two of the original founders and partners of The FUJI Jiu-Jitsu Championship Series along with Professor JW Wright and Laura Taff. The FUJI Jiu-Jitsu Championship Series is one of the largest competition series of any kind in the entire world, hosting hundreds of events in over 40 states each and every year.
Since 2012, owners Vincent and Krista Anzelone have organized, hosted, promoted, coached, and refereed literally hundreds of jiu-jitsu competitions across the United States. As competitors, both Vincent and Krista have participated in events at multiple organizations in many different states. Professor Vincent Anzelone has won the Chicago Midwest Championships (NAGA), the Missouri States Championships (KOZEN/FUJI) and the Pan American Championships (IBJJF).
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Children may start training as early as four years old in our "Skills and Drills" class. This class is specifically designed for younger students who need to develop essential classroom skills that will benefit them in our more technical children's program as well as in their classroom at school.
Classroom skills that we are looking to develop are:
In addition to classroom skills we also look to improve both the physical and technical abilities of the children in our Skills and Drills class. Being successful in our children's program requires both, and before a child graduates into the next program they must display a high level of:
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Jiu-Jitsu is a fantastic activity for everyone, especially children. This is a martial art, an extra curricular activity, a sport that your child can do their entire lives. At our academy, they will build classroom skills that will benefit them for years to come in school and beyond. Owner/Coach Krista Anzelone has a degree in Early Childhood Development and a strong background as a tenured first grade teacher . She enjoys spending time with, "the little ones" which is one of the many reasons why we are so proud of our kids program!
Jiu-Jitsu isn't just a martial art and/or sport, it's an amazing social activity. Children and adults alike form and maintain strong friendships that last forever. The community that develops in and around jiu-jitsu academies is special and is one of the main goals of Gracie Humaitá Willis, TX. We want to create a safe, clean, healthy environment where everyone feels welcome and part of our jiu-jitsu family.
Children who train jiu-jitsu develop a high level of confidence and control. Jiu-Jitsu is a full-contact, combat sport and martial art. Kids who train with us practice this each and every day and are better equipped to handle real life altercations when they arise. We also teach them how better to avoid such situations and how to navigate difficult scenarios that they may encounter throughout their lives.
Also... jiu-Jitsu is FUN for kids! We regularly have parties for the little ones, celebrate birthdays and holidays, participate in competitions and find every excuse we can to HAVE FUN!
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is becoming the most popular martial art and sport for WOMEN and girls! As owners of The FUJI Jiu-Jitsu Championship Series we have been running tournaments throughout the United States since 2012 and can tell you that women are training and competing now more than ever! Women and girls of ALL AGES are participating in jiu-jitsu and achieving a wide variety of goals!
More and more young girls are training jiu-jitsu than ever before. Gracie jiu-jitsu builds self-confidence, classroom skills, their overall fitness level and is a fantastic social activity. At our academy in Willis, TX we have one major goal, "Positive Influence". It doesn't matter if you want to be a world champion, get in shape, learn self-defense or if you're simply looking for an activity for you and your children. We want to be the positive influence that helps you achieve those goals.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are a fantastic way to improve your technical ability at a much faster rate than by only attending group lessons. These are in no way required but depending on your schedule and/or your jiu-jitsu goals, private lessons are a proven method of success.
In each private session you can expect about 45-60 minutes of instruction and drilling that is catered to your specific jiu-jitsu goals. The lesson plan can be determined either by your or by the instructor and you should expect to take notes and or record your session if you so choose. You may also bring an "uke" (training partner) with your for the lesson as well.
PRIVATE LESSONS:
COST: $100 per session
UKE: Yes, preferred
LENGTH: 45-60 minutes
WHEN: By Appointment Only
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At Lion's Den Fitness, promoting physical health and personal growth is a core mission. This veteran-owned gym offers both dynamic group classes and personalized one-on-one training designed to challenge and motivate.
Whether you're looking to boost your strength, improve your conditioning, or simply get moving, Lion's Den provides a supportive and disciplined environment to help you achieve your goals. Your overall fitness isn’t measured by the number on a scale—it’s measured by how strong, confident, and capable you feel. First class is free, so come experience the difference for yourself.
Pricing
Kids Ages 4-6
*This program is for children ages 4-6 years old who participate in our special "Skills and Drills" class. The price is per member, per month. Once a child graduates from this class into our Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program, they will be subject to the pricing as outlined below.
Each Member
$130/month
Kids 7+ & Adults
Membership for children ages 7+ and adults is shown below. The first two members of a family pay the full monthly membership. Additional family members are billed monthly at an additional $50.
Each Member
$169/month
Contact Us
12335 FM 1097
Suite 103 & 104
Willis, TX 77318
(936)221-5020
manager@graciehumaitawillis.com
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