The LX Jiu-Jitsu Association was formed in 2001 in the state of Texas by Professor Leonardo Xavier. While being a guest instructor giving seminars throughout the country he was intrigued by the level of enthusiasm and interest evident for the sport. He quickly recognized the need and demand for high quality instruction in the Houston area and decided to relocate permanently to Sugar Land to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This first school became the headquarters of what is now the LX Jiu-Jitsu Association. Professor Xavier’s main goal is to focus on preserving the techniques and philosophies behind the teachings of Grand Master Helio Gracie. The LX Jiu-Jitsu Association is a cluster of authentic Gracie style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools that aims to train its students in a well-rounded manner. Our students are prepared in all facets of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu so that they can achieve their goals in competition or become proficient in self-defense. Our techniques are adapted from the programs created by Grand Master Helio Gracie for the original Gracie Humaita Academy in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and based on the philosophies he imparted to his own sons during the course of their training. It was at Humaitá that Professor Leonardo Xavier developed his skill and passion for Gracie-style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the watchful eyes of Royler Gracie and Saulo Ribeiro. After being both a student and instructor at Gracie Humaitá for more than 10 years, Leo had a full grasp of what was needed to run a successful Jiu-Jitsu Academy, so he ventured to the USA to make his dream turn into reality. Master Rickson Gracie, the legendary family champion, recognized his former protégé’s hard work, sacrifice and commitment to preserving authentic Gracie style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he told a group of 100 LX students that Leo had been “pioneering Jiu-Jitsu in Texas” in May 2010.
The LX Jiu-Jitsu Association has affiliate schools in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Sao Paulo (Brazil), and is in the beginning stages of expanding globally as well. Each school is staffed with hand picked associate instructors that have been personally trained by Leo to ensure that you receive the highest quality teaching available. In addition to having top-notch instructors Leo routinely travels to each location and works hand-in-hand with each Instructor to bring out the best from every student. LX Jiu-Jitsu Association membership extends to all schools affiliated to our association. When traveling, we encourage our students to visit and train at any location near them free of charge. Leo’s constant presence and careful supervision at each location has created a family-style atmosphere between all of our school’s students.
The Sugar Land headquarters also serves as the host sight for all major LX Jiu-Jitsu Association events and seminars. Every year, in November, all affiliated academies meet at the LX Jiu-Jitsu Association Headquarters in Sugar Land, TX where we celebrate the association’s success as we all train together and enjoy a weekend of fun and food with our extended Jiu-Jitsu family. Events like this one have forged an unparalleled sense of camaraderie amongst Leo’s students that make the LX Jiu-Jitsu Association a truly special place for you to learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Our headquarters also serves as the host location for seminars taught by some of the most prominent members of the Gracie Family and many Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu black belts and champions. One of the proudest accomplishments of our association is to be the first and only Jiu-Jitsu academy to have ever hosted a Rickson Gracie seminar in the state of Texas and to be the first Academy to ever host Royler Gracie as well.
Dear Student,
Hi, my name is Leonardo Xavier and, if you are looking for a fun and exciting way to take care of yourself and improve your overall quality of life Gracie Jiu-Jitsu might be the key to meeting your health goals. Here, at LX Jiu-Jitsu, students work side by side with me in order to help each other realize the myriad of different goals they have set for themselves. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, male or female, if you are looking to lose a few pounds or learn how to defend yourself from a larger attacker Gracie Jiu-Jitsu will more than likely help you become that better person you wish to be. My students have come to me with goals that range from maintaining weight loss, improving appearance, quitting smoking and/or reducing nicotine cravings, improving decision making abilities, refinement of motor skills, balance and coordination and many more. I am proud to say that I have watched those who stay committed to their training often succeed in their endeavors. On behalf of my students and I, we now invite you to come visit the school and see how the LX Jiu-Jitsu association may improve your quality of life and help you become the best version of yourself possible.
My Best Wishes to You and Your Family,
Leonardo Xavier
