Welcome to LX Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Leonardo Xavier is a Rickson Gracie sixth degree black belt with over 25 years of experience teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He is the only jiu-jitsu professor in the Houston area certified to teach by the original and most traditional jiu-jitsu school in the world, the Academia Gracie de Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Gracie Humaitá Academy) and by the legendary Master Rickson Gracie. Recognized as a world-class authority of the art and one of its most charismatic professors, few people can match his deep technical knowledge and his passion for teaching. His mission is to continue the legacy of his instructors by preserving and sharing the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with the community as a complete self-defense system that can benefit and empower anyone physically, mentally and emotionally regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Our Adult Program is a great way to learn the most effective self-defense system that enables practitioners to neutralize attackers of any size. Increase the awareness of your surroundings and gain self-confidence as you learn to defend yourself and your family from armed and barehanded attackers.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Our Little Wizards Bully Proof Program is a fun and exciting way to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for your child. Kids of all ages and varying athletic ability can increase their focus, discipline, fitness and overall quality of life while learning the proven self-defense techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
LATEST NEWS
Professor Leonardo Xavier Inducted To US Martial Arts Hall of Fame as International Instructor of the Year
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Professor Leonardo Xavier was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the International Instructor of the Year. The black-tie affair was attended by over 300 guests, where the Class of 2022 was welcomed into the elite fraternity of martial arts schools and instructors as inductees. Professor Leonardo Xavier is a Rickson Gracie fifth degree black belt with over 25 years of experience teaching G [...]
TESTIMONIALS
“Me and Leo have a long history. He is doing an outstanding job in Texas and he’s always been a great guy, tough competitor, and loyal student. His personality, technical level are all great. A guy like that is not exactly one you find in trees. I’m proud to be his friend and support his cause.”
– Rickson Gracie
Undefeated World Champion