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Stoic Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dripping Springs, Texas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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 (ages 4–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule stoicjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 737-704-8881

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Stoic Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“From kids to adults, beginners to advanced athletes you can count on Marcus and Laci to get the support and knowledge to elevate your game.”

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Teens BJJ

“It's great for kids, teens, and adults.”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“She trains gi and no gi with Brent who is amazing with Kids.”

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🥋 Gi 2 mentions

“Marcus magically convinced my daughter to get back to training jiujitsu in the gi.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Stoic Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place to learn effective grappling and self-defense techniques.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“From kids to adults, beginners to advanced athletes you can count on Marcus and Laci to get the support and knowledge to elevate your game.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 77 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Then the class was punctual and full of colored belts , this was a lunch class , and great instruction that included both concepts m techniques.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“As a fat old Dad with limited flexibility and a delusional grandiose sense of athletic prowess, I was not only able to survive my first class, I became completely hooked.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“As a female I have been searching for a place that is welcoming all new members no matter the status, skill level or if you are male or female.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Then the class was punctual and full of colored belts , this was a lunch class , and great instruction that included both concepts m techniques.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The community there is very welcoming and the gym always feels very clean.”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“As a female I have been searching for a place that is welcoming all new members no matter the status, skill level or if you are male or female.”

From the reviews

I have trained many many many gyms . I also own a gym . This was my experience. Was greeted at the door given a tour of facilities. Which were absolutely amazing and the amenities were next level .

★★★★★ — Mike, Oct 2024

Stoic JJ is a fantastic facility! They have a great gym, and the instructors are top tier. They have a variety of classes, and offerings - so they're able to cater to individuals of all ages and skill levels. I highly recommend Stoic JJ for beginners and experts alike! Check them out!

★★★★★ — Jackson, Apr 2023

What a beautiful facility! Very spacious and so clean. Marcus magically convinced my daughter to get back to training jiujitsu in the gi. She trains gi and no gi with Brent who is amazing with Kids. We are so blessed to have a place like this Dripping Springs.

★★★★★ — Ben, Jul 2025

Stoic has great instructors and training. The community there is very welcoming and the gym always feels very clean. The kids classes are great for our 4 year old as well.

★★★★★ — Jacob, Jan 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Stoic Jiu Jitsu

Stoic 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Stoic 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Stoic Jiu Jitsu

391 Sportsplex Dr Ste. A, Dripping Springs, TX78620

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