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John's Gym Georgetown Jiu Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Georgetown, 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
- 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
- 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 johnsgymgeorgetown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 635-5438
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When it comes to the kids, they do a wonderful job of instilling discipline, respect and a sense of responsibility into each child.”
“One of the things that really sets John’s Gym apart is the team of adolescent coaches who work alongside Coach JJ.”
“The gym has a good mix of classes—gi, no-gi, and even some self-defense-focused sessions—which keeps things varied.”
“The environment is welcoming and family oriented, and is a good fit for both dedicated competitors and middle-aged hobbyists like me.”
“They provide one-on-one attention to the younger students, helping them grow their skills and confidence.”
“The gym has a good mix of classes—gi, no-gi, and even some self-defense-focused sessions—which keeps things varied.”
“Great for folks of all levels, they'll push you but also make sure you understand what you're doing at a pace that is appropriate for your skill and fitness level.”
Other martial arts here
“The Georgetown gym is a very dynamic training facility due to the MMA classes they offer along with their BJJ programs.”
What members say
“Great for folks of all levels, they'll push you but also make sure you understand what you're doing at a pace that is appropriate for your skill and fitness level.”
“The environment is welcoming and family oriented, and is a good fit for both dedicated competitors and middle-aged hobbyists like me.”
“Coach John's tutelage has proven incredibly effective in breaking down complex Jiu-Jitsu techniques into manageable pieces that progressively build upon one another.”
“The coaches are skilled folks who are great with kids and adults.”
“The environment is welcoming and family oriented, and is a good fit for both dedicated competitors and middle-aged hobbyists like me.”
“The facility itself is clean, with decent mats and enough space to roll without feeling cramped.”
From the reviews
My son has been training at Johns gym for a few months now, and it’s been a solid experience overall. They have regular class as well as competition classes that he is expressed wanting to join eventually.
We came visiting and we were looking for a gym for son to practice. We were very pleaseantly surprise. The practice was very well run by Jason. The kids seemed very receptive to him and listening well to the instructions. Which shows a good raport between the kids and the coach. My son enjoyed his time there.
I have been taking my child here for the kids classes for the last few months and it has been great. Not only is a great physical activity for him, but it helps develop important developmental resilience.
Our family are blessed to have been a part of the gym for five years now. The atmosphere is incredibly supportive, with everyone from beginners to higher belts helping each other grow. The coaches are not only skilled but genuinely care about your progress, always taking the time to offer assistance and encouragement.
New to BJJ? Start at John's Gym Georgetown Jiu Jitsu and MMA
John's Gym Georgetown Jiu Jitsu and MMA 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 John's Gym Georgetown Jiu Jitsu and MMA
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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