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Gracie Barra South Austin
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, Texas
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbsouthaustin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 820-4440
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“I’m 40 years old starting something new along side my family and Coach Ben has said multiple times to not just myself but to my kids how proud he of all of us.”
“He feels so loved, has tripled his confidence, become such a strong little competitor and improved his listening skills night and day.”
“There's no place like an Saturday open mat at Gracie Barra South Austin.”
Other martial arts here
“They are working on getting a cage for MMA, and also yoga coming!”
“We now have kickboxing with Coach Brian and his wife Coach Christy!”
What members say
“we went to participate in the class but my son wanted to watch first instead, and the instructor did an amazing job with the young ones (sat mornings).”
“From day, one of my journey with Jiu Jitsu I have always felt welcome and like I have always been a member of the family Thank you”
“He really believes in his sport and the Gracie motto, "Train like a team, fight like a family" so much that he has won over my entire family and we are addicted to the sport.”
“With the philosophy of “Jiu-Jitsu for All,” Gracie Barra South Austin has become a place where technique and the values of respect, discipline and resilience go hand in hand.”
“I entered my first competition knowing I wasn’t going to have a coach in my corner, Coach Ben texted me good luck and asked me who my coach was and I told him I didn’t have one.”
“He really believes in his sport and the Gracie motto, "Train like a team, fight like a family" so much that he has won over my entire family and we are addicted to the sport.”
From the reviews
I haven't been to Jiu-Jitsu in 4yrs and I actually trained with Professor Dande and Marcelino when I did at another south Austin location. I came here about 2months ago to rekindle my passion.
What a great school. My fiance and I moved halfway across the country to come train here! Professor Dande ( Blackbelt Alexande Santos) loves jiujitsu. He inspires you to keep pushing and not to give up. He cares how you are growing not just as a jiujitsu practionion, but also as a person.
It is absolutely impressive to see the dedication of Professor Dande and every coach there (like Freddy and Ricardo). They are so knowledgeable and so interested in giving the best teaching possible. My 12 year old son trains there and he enjoys it so much.
I visited other martial arts school searching for the perfect place to have my kids learn and grow with jiu-jitsu. This one was far and beyond above the rest. The coaches and professors are excellent (my son wants to be just like Coach Batman and Professor Dande “when he grows up” lol).
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra South Austin
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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