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Bruno Guimaraes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Leander, Texas

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 soulfightersleander.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (512) 270-0525

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 12–1 PM, 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 12–1 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 4–8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
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 Bruno Guimaraes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 32 mentions

“The professors and coaches are wonderful with kid and have taught both of our boys so many wonderful skills and shared knowledge with them the will hold onto for their lifetime!”

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🩳 No-Gi

“He took 2nd place at Pans No-Gi, one of the toughest tournaments out there — and that’s directly because of the coaching and preparation he gets here.”

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🏆 Competition Team 7 mentions

“The top competition-driven jiu-jitsu academy in North Austin — especially for families who love to train and compete.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“If your kiddos are just getting into Jiu Jitsu I highly recommend Soul Fighters, Professor Bruno and Coaches are so amazing with the kids!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“He and his business partner have built a welcoming and inclusive community of students and families who are genuinely invested in supporting and challenging one another.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 23 mentions

“He and his business partner have built a welcoming and inclusive community of students and families who are genuinely invested in supporting and challenging one another.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“He has been a black belt longer than many people have even been training jiu-jitsu, and his experience shows in every detail he teaches.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Jiu-jitsu has given our kids the confidence and skill set to take on all kinds of challenges in life.”

active competition team 10 mentions

“Just effective, fundamental based training that has produced great results on many levels recreationally and in competition.”

From the reviews

Soul Fighters is a family-oriented place that is very very welcoming for all ages and levels. Regardless of age or skill level, you will always receive 100% attention from the professors and coaches. If your goal is to compete Soul Fighters also offers classes and skills that will prepare you.

★★★★★ — Shyam, Jun 2024

Jiu-jitsu has given our kids the confidence and skill set to take on all kinds of challenges in life. After moving here from another country, we wanted something that would help them feel grounded, capable, and connected.

★★★★★ — Kristian, Dec 2025

The top competition-driven jiu-jitsu academy in North Austin — especially for families who love to train and compete. Our whole family trains here, and the competitive culture is on another level. This isn’t just a place to learn jiu-jitsu — it’s a place to win.

★★★★★ — Ray, Dec 2025

I am so impressed by Bruno Guimaraes! His consistent relaxed and confident demeanor sets the tone for each class, no matter the age group. He has a natural ability to teach discipline and respect to the active, unfocused student or the one who needs extra time to be comfortable enough to even join in.

★★★★★ — Loni, Jun 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Bruno Guimaraes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

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 Bruno Guimaraes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Bldg 2, Ste 200, Leander, TX78641

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