BJJ Classes in Austin, TX
Austin has 27 BJJ gyms — including 18 with a free trial, 24 beginner-friendly, and 26 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor
5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy Austin
5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Modern Art Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin
5 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
AMP BJJ Northwest Hills
5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Austin
5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
TFI Jiu Jitsu Cedar Park
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
V.O.W. BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fight Factory Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra North Austin Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Analog Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Renzo Gracie Austin
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Gracie Barra Westlake Hills
4.9 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Humaitá Austin
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Cooper MMA
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra South Austin
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
PURO Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | North Austin
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Claunch Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Vasquez Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Alkimi Jiu-Jitsu South Austin - Nicholas Meregali
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Austin - Brasa Team
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TFI Jiu Jitsu Bee Cave
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Austin
13 of the 27 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu, East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Austin, and 11 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu, John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin, AMP BJJ Northwest Hills, and 9 more run women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (289)
- John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.8 (275)
- East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor ★★★★★ 5 (211)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (289)
- John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.8 (275)
- East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor ★★★★★ 5 (211)
Kids & teen BJJ in Austin
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (289)
- John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.8 (275)
- East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor ★★★★★ 5 (211)
BJJ in Austin: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Austin?
- Among Austin gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $20–$30. Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post them online — check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Do any Austin gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 18 of the 27 gyms in Austin advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu, John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu, East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Austin?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 24 Austin gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Austin?
- Yes — 26 Austin gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.