BJJ Kids
Ages 4-6Character through discipline, respect and integrity. Holds, sweeps, escapes and anti-bully fundamentals in a positive, structured room.
- No submissions taught
- Bully-defense focus
- Optional no-submission tournaments
Richmond, TX · Serving Katy & Fulshear
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Richmond, TXYour first class is free.
Located in Richmond, TX — minutes from Katy and Fulshear. BJJ classes for kids, teens and adults, led by 5th-degree black belt Professor Ted Stickel. Beginners start in a class built for day one — no experience, no gi, no pressure.
Rated 5 stars by local families No contract to try
5th-degree BJJ black belt
35+ years teaching
Trained U.S. military combatives
Cornered UFC-level competitors
One class, on us
Stop researching jiu jitsu. Go feel it for yourself.
Reading about the most effective martial art on the planet will only get you so far. Every new student at Next Level trains “The Basics of Jiu Jitsu” free — a beginner-only class where you learn real technique from minute one.
- Beginner-only session, not a drop-in with the competition team
- Shorts and a t-shirt is all you need
- Kids, teens and adults all welcome
- Zero obligation to sign anything
$0
Your first class, every new student, every program.
Programs
Jiu jitsu programs in Richmond, TX
Serving families from Richmond, Katy and Fulshear with kids, youth and adult programs.
Youth Beginners
Ages 7-12First-year athletes learn beginner submissions, escapes, sweeps and take-downs on top of the kids curriculum.
- Beginner submissions
- Escapes & take-downs
- Tournament ready when approved
Youth Advanced
Grey-white belt +For 7-12 year olds who have earned rank. Higher technical standard, more maturity, deeper mastery of the same fundamentals.
- Rank required
- Technical progression
- Competition track
Adults
13 and upAll ages, all fitness levels, all skill levels. Traditional fundamental Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a room that actually wants you to get better.
- Midday, evenings, Saturdays
- Gi & No Gi
- Beginner-friendly
Head Instructor
Professor Ted Stickel
Professor Ted Stickel is a fifth-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt from Master Professor Nelson Monteiro.
Professor Stickel has been teaching jiu jitsu for over 35 years. Professor Stickel started teaching when he helped Master Nelson Monteiro open the first Jiu Jitsu school in San Diego.
Professor Stickel then moved to Anchorage Alaska and opened the first jiu jitsu school in the state. While in Alaska he was contracted by the U.S. military to teach their combatives program. He taught the 212th Pararescue Group at Kulis Air Force Base and the U.S. Army Airborne at Fort Richardson. He had the honor of taking eight soldiers from Alaska to the first All-Army Combatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Georgia, where his team took third place overall. He has also worked with other elite warriors such as the Navy Seals, Army Special Forces, and numerous law enforcement agencies. Professor Ted has traveled extensively, teaching and learning his craft in places like Brazil, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Professor Stickel has coached and cornered numerous professional MMA competitors in all of the top venues around the world, including the UFC.
Professor Stickel also holds an eighth-degree black belt in Kung Fu San Soo under master Ted Sias and is ranked in Hwarangdo and several other self-defense systems. Now, with his own academy in Richmond Texas, he is bringing the ultimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self-defense training to the Katy/Richmond area.
5th-degree BJJ black belt
35+ years teaching
Trained U.S. military combatives
Cornered UFC-level competitors
How it works
From this page to the mat
01
Book your free class
Two minutes, one form. Tell us who is training and when you can make it.
02
We confirm your spot
We reply with your class time and everything you need to bring. No gi required for day one.
03
Train The Basics of Jiu Jitsu
Your first class is built for brand-new students. You will drill real technique, not watch from the wall.
04
Decide after you train
No pressure on day one. If it is for you, we will show you the membership that fits.
Six days a week
Class schedule
Midday, evenings and Saturdays, Gi and No Gi. Times can shift with the season — we confirm your exact class time when you book.
Monday
- 10:30a - 12:00p Adult BJJ All Levels (Gi)
- 4:30p - 5:15p Kids BJJ, ages 4-6 (Gi)
- 5:15p - 6:00p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:00p - 6:45p Advanced Youth, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:45p - 7:45p Adult BJJ All Levels (Gi)
Tuesday
- 11:00a - 12:00p Adult BJJ All Levels (No Gi)
- 5:00p - 5:45p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (No Gi)
- 5:45p - 6:30p Advanced Youth, ages 7-12 (No Gi)
- 6:30p - 7:30p Adult BJJ All Levels (No Gi)
Wednesday
- 10:30a - 12:00p Adult BJJ All Levels (Gi)
- 4:30p - 5:15p Kids BJJ, ages 4-6 (Gi)
- 5:15p - 6:00p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:00p - 6:45p Advanced Youth, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:45p - 7:45p Adult BJJ All Levels (Gi)
Thursday
- 11:00a - 12:00p Adult BJJ All Levels (No Gi)
- 5:00p - 5:45p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (No Gi)
- 5:45p - 6:30p Advanced Youth, ages 7-12 (No Gi)
- 6:30p - 7:30p Adult BJJ All Levels (No Gi)
Friday
- 10:00a - 12:00p Adult BJJ Drills Class (Gi)
- 4:30p - 5:15p Kids BJJ, ages 4-6 (Gi)
- 5:15p - 6:00p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:00p - 6:45p Advanced Youth, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 6:45p - 7:45p Adult BJJ All Levels (Gi)
Saturday
- 10:30a - 11:30a Adult Competition Class (Gi)
- 11:30a - 12:30p Youth BJJ, ages 7-12 (Gi)
- 12:30p - 1:30p Youth Competition Class, ages 7-12 (Gi)
From our members
A room worth coming back to
Professor Ted treats his students like family and truly strives to pass along his knowledge. You are always greeted with a smile, and every training session leaves you exhausted. Great place to start if you or your kids are looking to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
What started as a trial class for my son has turned into a family of five all training here. Our kids have become more confident and we are all in much better shape. We have been here since 2017 and wouldn't dream of leaving.
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