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V.O.W. BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 vowbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 737-802-6799
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–2 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 12–2 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Friday | 12–2 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm, 5–7 pm |
| Sunday | 12–4 pm |
The classes they run
“I’ve been training here for over 6 years and I coach the women’s class.”
“The gym is primarily no-gi, but they do have a few gi classes.”
“Whether you are a hobbyist or competitor, VOW has something for you.”
“They offer plenty of classes with rolling towards the end, or entire hour classes of nothing but rolling (in addition to weekend open mats).”
“There are great mix of beginner and advanced practitioners, and a good assortment of classes (fundamentals, defensive concepts, foot locks, and stand-up/takedowns).”
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What members say
“If you want quality training partners who take care of one another, challenge, laugh, and have fun, all while learning from great instructors, this is the place.”
“There are great mix of beginner and advanced practitioners, and a good assortment of classes (fundamentals, defensive concepts, foot locks, and stand-up/takedowns).”
“There’s a wide range of skill levels but everyone is friendly and willing to pass on their knowledge, which creates a really positive training atmosphere.”
“Whether you are a hobbyist or competitor, VOW has something for you.”
“One last thought as a female athlete: VOW is an amazing gym for females of all skill levels.”
From the reviews
VOW is one of the best parts of my life and has made me a happier human :) I feel incredibly lucky to be part of this gym. I’ve been training here for over 6 years and I coach the women’s class. I can’t recommend this gym enough. Our community is welcoming, the instruction is awesome, and the rolls are fun.
I absolutely love training at VOW!! I travel for my job and as a result have dropped in at a lot of different gyms in the last five years, and VOW is truly special.
VOW is consistently one of my favorite spots to train. The vibes at this gym are always on point, friendly, laid-back, and full of people who genuinely love jiu jitsu. Whether you’re a regular or just stopping by, you’re welcomed with open arms. Their Sunday open mats are also some of the best around.
I've been training here for a little over a year, and really enjoy being a member. The instructors are all great and help set a good, relaxed gym culture that values safety for partners while also not having any sort of rigid hierarchical culture (bowing before getting on the matt, not being able to join later, etc.).
New to BJJ? Start at V.O.W. BJJ
V.O.W. BJJ 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 V.O.W. BJJ
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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