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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin
5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, Texas
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
- 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 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsuaustin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-305-3493
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:45–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I haven't started attending here regularly yet, but my daughter and I attended a self-defense workshop and it was excellent - welcoming, inclusive, and practical.”
“I haven't started attending here regularly yet, but my daughter and I attended a self-defense workshop and it was excellent - welcoming, inclusive, and practical.”
“The environment is positive and the community is incredibly welcoming, whether you’re brand new or have experience.”
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What members say
“I haven't started attending here regularly yet, but my daughter and I attended a self-defense workshop and it was excellent - welcoming, inclusive, and practical.”
“I haven't started attending here regularly yet, but my daughter and I attended a self-defense workshop and it was excellent - welcoming, inclusive, and practical.”
“Team sports haven’t really clicked in the past but the Gracie studio manages to create a really fun, collaborative co-ed vibe that our kid loves.”
“I stumbled across Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest in my search for a school near our home, and what an absolute blessing that was!”
“Great looking, clean, up to date school that has everything for everyone in your family.”
“Martial arts was something I knew could instill confidence and discipline in them so that they may flourish into strong independent women.”
From the reviews
This is a great place if you want to learn jiu jitsu and be in a supportive, nurturing, respectful environment. The owners, coaches and staff (especially Alice at the front) are all great and friendly. Coach Lee and Coach Christina (the owners) really care about everyone that comes through the doors.
We have 2 children participating at 2 different levels. Both children love their classes. Instructors are amazing, consistent and very kid friendly.
I highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Austin! My 6-year-old daughter started there when she was just 5, during kindergarten. At first, she was shy and hesitant to jump in; it took her some time to feel comfortable. But the coaches were so patient, kind, and encouraging.
I started training at Austin Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. I attended one of their seminar, and it really showed me how magical Jiu-Jitsu can be in giving me skills to protect myself.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest 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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