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Kaizen Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Marcos, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kaizenjjtx.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 689-7792
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“my kids have grown so much in self-confidence, and my son has learned how to advocate for himself where he used to get bullied a lot.”
“Huge bonus is I'm losing weight and learning self defense techniques.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, he tailors his guidance to suit your individual skill level, ensuring that everyone feels included and challenged.”
Other martial arts here
“Good use and carryover with his Judo experience into takedowns.”
What members say
“Coach Sean is a great guy and it feels like home when you come in.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, he tailors his guidance to suit your individual skill level, ensuring that everyone feels included and challenged.”
“The coach is incredibly kind and supportive, always making sure his students feel safe and encouraged.”
“Huge bonus is I'm losing weight and learning self defense techniques.”
“my kids have grown so much in self-confidence, and my son has learned how to advocate for himself where he used to get bullied a lot.”
“Kaizan was clean, convenient location, good use of space.”
From the reviews
We’ve had such a great experience at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu gym. Coach Sean has been amazing with our 5-year-old son. He’s the youngest in the class, and Coach Sean has shown patience, encouragement, and skill in working with him.
As a mother and as someone completely new to the martial arts, I didn’t know what to expect — but Kaizen Jitsu was everything I could’ve hoped for my teenage son! The coach is incredibly kind and supportive, always making sure his students feel safe and encouraged.
Sean is not only highly skilled in Jiu-Jitsu but also an excellent teacher and leader. He is patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping each student reach their full potential.
I've been training at Kaizen for a few months now,and it's been a great experience. Coach Sean is awesome and my gym mates are always fun to train with and learn from. It feels more like a Family than a gym. Huge bonus is I'm losing weight and learning self defense techniques.
New to BJJ? Start at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu 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 Kaizen Jiu Jitsu
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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