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Renzo Gracie Round Rock
5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Round Rock, Texas
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzogracieroundrock.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 737-351-3560
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–2:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 1–4 pm |
The classes they run
“As a practitioner myself and watching my kids train here, we are happy to call this place our home.”
“And as a woman, their women’s classes are filled with hardworking and fun people and instructors, so it’s comforting to not always have to roll with a guy 3xs your size.”
“The gym offers classes for all ages and skill levels, focusing on self-defense, fitness, and character development.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, this academy is a fantastic place to grow your skills, build confidence, and stay in great shape.”
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What members say
“Professor Gabe is amazing! He has great energy and is always positive!”
“This gym really prides itself on building a community and inclusivity, which it has achieved as it is the most welcoming place I go to every week.”
“This gym really prides itself on building a community and inclusivity, which it has achieved as it is the most welcoming place I go to every week.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and take the time to break down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, while still challenging more advanced students.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, this academy is a fantastic place to grow your skills, build confidence, and stay in great shape.”
“My son absolutely loves The Renzo Gracie Round Rock!”
From the reviews
I genuinely cannot praise this facility, the owner, and the staff enough. This gym really prides itself on building a community and inclusivity, which it has achieved as it is the most welcoming place I go to every week.
My son and I both joined Renzo Gracie Round Rock, and it has been an absolute pleasure! The atmosphere is amazing—everyone is welcoming, supportive, and truly treats you like family. The instructors and staff are professional, encouraging, and make every class fun and motivating.
I love this gym As a seasoned martial artist i can tell you how great this gym is. It doesnt matter if this is your first day ever trying grappling/martial arts or your 20th year. It's a very welcoming and encouraging environment. The coaches have amazing technique and are very patient.
My son absolutely loves The Renzo Gracie Round Rock! The instructors are incredibly professional, patient, and genuinely passionate about teaching. The environment is always positive and welcoming, and I’ve seen so much growth in my son’s confidence, discipline, and skills since he started.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Round Rock
Renzo Gracie Round Rock 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 Renzo Gracie Round Rock
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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