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Vasquez Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Austin, Texas
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
- 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 vasquezacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 413-0187
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 3–4:30 PM |
The classes they run
“because you will be so sore and need a day to recover if you attend all the classes) as well as kids classes on every day except for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.”
“I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.”
“I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
“They have classes Monday through Saturday at multiple times and host a free Jiu-Jitsu open mat every Sunday at 3pm for anyone.”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
“He assured me that being a beginner wasn't an issue and that I could purchase any gear/equipment I'd need there with them.”
Other martial arts here
“I no longer train at Vasquez MMA due to no longer living close enough to attend their classes, but it was one of the best years I've spent in any community.”
“In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays.”
“In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays.”
“There is sparring for boxing on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and wrestling/rolling in BJJ every day.”
“My daughter has enjoyed attending the Karate and Jiu Jitsu classes with Master Vasquez for more than 4 years now.”
What members say
“Most classes have one or more black belt instructors on the mat, and there are many higher-belt students in the class mix.”
“I've seen them show great patience to completely new beginners and help refine and teach new skills to high level athletes.”
“People there are friendly and respectful, the facilities are clean, much attention is given to safety, and the instructors are all knowledgeable.”
“As a complete beginner, I love how detail oriented the instruction has been.”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
From the reviews
If you like punching and/or kicking things and choking and/or arm barring people then this may be the establishment for you! In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays... which you will want it to be...
Rudy and his team are fantastic. As a complete beginner, I love how detail oriented the instruction has been. Class is fun and the environment is very welcoming. Highly recommend checking this place out.
I no longer train at Vasquez MMA due to no longer living close enough to attend their classes, but it was one of the best years I've spent in any community. It's an overstatement to say I have trouble in social situations, but I've always had a deep interest in martial arts and never been able to afford classes…
This is a fantastic place to train, from beginner to expert. It's clean, spacious, air-conditioned, and heated with high ceilings and great lighting. I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.
New to BJJ? Start at Vasquez Academy
Vasquez Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Vasquez Academy
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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