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American Vintage Society

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Buda, Texas

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Veteran-run training center offering Muay Thai and MMA classes, as well as boxing, and BJJ.

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 americanvintagesociety.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (512) 781-1967

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 4–9:30 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at American Vintage Society, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“This is the first time my daughter has shown real enthusiasm in a sport.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or compete at a higher level, American Vintage Society has something to offer for everyone.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I always feel like I’m getting a lot of one on one attention and coaching.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or compete at a higher level, American Vintage Society has something to offer for everyone.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, creating a supportive environment where beginners and experienced practitioners alike can thrive.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at American Vintage Society — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 12 mentions

“He already had a background in martial arts, but he’d become obsessed with Muay Thai and was constantly trying to learn the techniques on his own.”

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🏟️ MMA

“Great coaches who teach authentic Muay Thai along with MMA, boxing, BJJ, and more.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Great coaches who teach authentic Muay Thai along with MMA, boxing, BJJ, and more.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“When I moved to Buda, I was looking for a kickboxing gym to continue my training but didn’t want to drive to Austin so I decided to give AVS & Muay Thai a shot.”

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🤼 Judo 2 mentions

“Personally, my favorite classes and the Judo and clinch classes which are hard to find anywhere else in the area.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great coaches who teach authentic Muay Thai along with MMA, boxing, BJJ, and more.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, creating a supportive environment where beginners and experienced practitioners alike can thrive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, creating a supportive environment where beginners and experienced practitioners alike can thrive.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or compete at a higher level, American Vintage Society has something to offer for everyone.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Whether you're aiming to improve your fitness, learn self-defense techniques, or compete at a higher level, American Vintage Society has something to offer for everyone.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“challenging, high energy, and always worth it.”

From the reviews

I have been training with Kru Adrian and Coach Vic for months and I love it here! They are great people to be around and it's a great environment. I definitely recommend for you to come and train with them and take their classes! You will learn and be able to achieve many things in a short amount of time.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Mar 2022

There was something very particular that caught my attention when I drove through this business. There was a sign outside that said authentic Muay Thai, so I had to check it out. Having been to Thailand, I got to experience how culturally and historically rich this sport is.

★★★★★ — Bryan, Sep 2023

American Vintage Society is a great place to train, grow, and learn Muay Thai. They also offer BJJ and Judo but I’ve only trained Muay Thai. When I moved to Buda, I was looking for a kickboxing gym to continue my training but didn’t want to drive to Austin so I decided to give AVS & Muay Thai a shot...

★★★★★ — Katie, Sep 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ American Vintage Society in Buda, Texas is an absolute gem for anyone looking to delve into the world of Muay Thai. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at American Vintage Society

American Vintage Society comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at American Vintage Society

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find American Vintage Society

17020 S I-35 Frontage Rd # D, Buda, TX78610

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