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Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective
5 ★★★★★ 62 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 — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule austinjiujitsuco.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-265-1110
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2:30–5 pm |
The classes they run
“Instead of beginner programs at more traditional programs that vaguely introduce a ton of topics to newbies.”
“The process of finding a Jujitsu spot for my son Kai (6) had been challenging.”
“I visited this gym while on a work trip and was welcomed to attend a nogi class.”
“They’ve learned a lot about listening, self control, and self defense in a short amount of time.”
“The gym is super beginner friendly, as a complete newbie to any kind of martial arts I found training under Eric to be very streamlined and easy to digest.”
What members say
“Coach Eric has been an excellent instructor who shows he cares deeply about his students & the craft.”
“The gym is super beginner friendly, as a complete newbie to any kind of martial arts I found training under Eric to be very streamlined and easy to digest.”
“The gym is super beginner friendly, as a complete newbie to any kind of martial arts I found training under Eric to be very streamlined and easy to digest.”
“We focus on one technique and dive really deep into it for a few weeks then move on to the next.”
“My son absolutely loves this jiu-jitsu place.”
“Eric is a patient teacher who creates a safe and fun learning environment (while still managing to nurture friendly competition).”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves this jiu-jitsu place. The coaches are patient, respectful, and great with kids. They focus on technique, discipline, confidence, and making sure every child feels included. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my son’s confidence and behavior at home.
My daughter has been going here for months and absolutely loves it. Coach Eric is so patient & direct in his approach with the kids (and adults.) Seeing how much my daughter has grown in the few months she’s been here even pushed me to sign up for classes!
I’ve only been attending for about 3 months and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is lovely with a solid foundation of community. The coach, Eric, is both extremely competent with the sport and empathetic when dealing with beginners like myself.
My sessions have become the highlight of my week since starting with Austin Jiujitsu Collective. Coach Eric has been an excellent instructor who shows he cares deeply about his students & the craft. If you're looking for great people, and a fun, challenging activity- I highly recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective
Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective 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 Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective
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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