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Modern Art Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, Texas
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 modernartjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 737-227-8145
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a studio that is paired down to the essentials (no Gi, live rounds every class) this is the place for you.”
“Suitable for beginners who are new to jiu jitsu or long time practitioners looking for another great place to scrap.”
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What members say
“Tom is a great coach who provides care for ALL of his students which is a rare trait in Austin bjj.”
“The mats are spacious, the facility is clean, and the owners, Tom and Dean, are succeeding in creating a fun and welcoming environment.”
“The mats are spacious, the facility is clean, and the owners, Tom and Dean, are succeeding in creating a fun and welcoming environment.”
“Regardless if you've been doing bjj for a couple years or a couple days, he's able to explain every technique without ever making you feel dumb or foolish.”
“It was truly the best workout I’ve probably ever had.”
“The mats are spacious, the facility is clean, and the owners, Tom and Dean, are succeeding in creating a fun and welcoming environment.”
From the reviews
I’ve been at Modern Art for a bit over a month now, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made all year. I cannot stress enough how rewarding it is to have an outlet like this in your life, and how much fun and positivity it will bring to your day. This place is so welcoming, and very affordable.
I’ve trained for a few years at a few different places, so I can undoubtedly say Modern Art is gonna be known as one of the best gyms in the Austin area. The mats are spacious, the facility is clean, and the owners, Tom and Dean, are succeeding in creating a fun and welcoming environment.
Tom is an amazing instructor as well as a great person. He genuinely cares about getting people better and has played a huge part in my jiujitsu journey. He teaches in a way that is fun and engaging. I think everyone would enjoy training with him.
Excellent location, excellent coaches, excellent rounds. If you are looking for a studio that is paired down to the essentials (no Gi, live rounds every class) this is the place for you. The instruction is top tier and Tom’s happy energy is contagious and unmatched.
New to BJJ? Start at Modern Art Jiu Jitsu
Modern Art 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 Modern Art 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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