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Alkimi Jiu-Jitsu South Austin - Nicholas Meregali
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alkimijiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-524-7817
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Led by the recent greatest gi jiu jitsu specialist of his generation--Nicholas Meregali--Alkimi is set to be a traveled to location for world class coaching and training.”
“Besides being one of the greatest competitors of our Sport, Nicholas has 15 years + of dedication for his craft and is completely driven and passionate in everything that he does.”
“As a long time BJJ idol of mine, I've recently had the pleasure of working with Nicholas in 1x1 private lessons and it had an immediately positive impact on my game.”
“Can't recommend this place enough, if you're looking to start training for fitness or self-defense, this is definitely the place”
“World-class instruction from a world champion instructor combined with a brand new top-notch facility with showers and a ton of mat space.”
What members say
“He’s an incredible coach that has incredible patience, an ability to simply any movement in BJJ to make it accessible to anyone, and builds great rapport with his athletes.”
“Alkimi provides all the necessary services to accommodate beginners to top competitors in achieving their Jiu-Jitsu goals.”
“The coaching is outstanding, the facility is beautiful, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming.”
“Professor Nicholas’ attention to detail is second to none.”
“Besides being one of the greatest competitors of our Sport, Nicholas has 15 years + of dedication for his craft and is completely driven and passionate in everything that he does.”
From the reviews
This academy encapsulates the future of Jiu-Jitsu. Professional management, world-class instructors, and a friendly environment. Nicholas and Chloe are incredibly attentive to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The academy has all the amenities you need to make training an easy day-to-day activity.
As a long time BJJ idol of mine, I've recently had the pleasure of working with Nicholas in 1x1 private lessons and it had an immediately positive impact on my game. A fantastic teacher and all around super-chill dude, we had a great time during my lessons!
Nicholas is one of the most incredible people I have had the pleasure of meeting. I can’t put into words the influence he had in my life as an athlete and as a teacher, not mentioning the friendship we have.
Meregali’s instruction at ALKIMI is legit. A lot of top guys struggle to coach, but he really knows how to break things down. It translates into the kind of culture where you’re challenged every day but feel supported by the crew.
New to BJJ? Start at Alkimi Jiu-Jitsu South Austin - Nicholas Meregali
Alkimi Jiu-Jitsu South Austin - Nicholas Meregali comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alkimi Jiu-Jitsu South Austin - Nicholas Meregali
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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