We've been extremely happy with Prof. Max and the team at Gracie Barra in Dripping Springs! Our…read more13yr old started BJJ earlier this year and has loved it. The instructors do a great job of coaching students at all levels, the facility is nice, and the entire community of people attending seems to be very supportive and friendly. We look forward to continuing here for a long while to come!

I can't rave about this place enough. Professor Max and the other instructors are incredibly…read morefriendly and informative. They are always eager to give one on one instructions whenever you need it. The culture here is great too. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. Definitely not an intimidating place to walk into even as a complete beginner. 10/10!

Dropped in while visiting from out of town. Great instructors, everyone was very welcoming and…read morehelpful! Definitely recommend checking it out if you are in San Marcos.

Came here for a free week trial was extremely impressed of how welcoming and professional all the…read morecoaches and staff members are. The gym is really clean and the mats are amazing. There is tons of parking which is also a plus! The amount of high level coaches and training partners made me sign up! You will not regret giving this place a try. Also kid friendly!

We currently have a 4 and 9 year old attending both BJJ and Muay Thai. They are loving both…read moreactivities! Joe takes time individually with each student and is super calm with the kids. The kids are learning a lot and having fun. The facility is super clean and air conditioned. You do not have to sign up for a year before your kid have even started which, is helpful when starting something different and new for many kids. I highly recommend checking this place out!

If you're curious about Jiu Jitsu but feel totally intimidated by the sport, I can't recommend…read moreCoach Joe and Meta Martial Arts enough. I've been to some Jiu Jitsu gyms where everyone walks around puffed up and ready to dominate like they're training for the octagon next week. (At one of those gyms I actually left with a black eye and bruised rib during my trial week!) At Meta Martial Arts, Coach Joe was very patient with my inexperience. Even the other students had a great vibe to them, immediately making me feel welcomed. I have to say, Jiu Jitsu is definitely the best work out of my life. You leave somehow feeling completely drained of energy, but totally energized. I highly recommend giving Meta Martial Arts a try. If you've ever wanted to try the sport, this is the best place to get started and a great way to join a community of great people that are passionate and welcoming.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I first went to Fighteria to learn self defense for a backpacking trip. I was…read moresuper nervous but after the first class I felt super comfortable there. I was scared that I would be the only girl but there was about 6 girls there too. I fell in love with Jiu Jitsu and started competing. The Professors here are amazing and I have learned so much! I recently started Muay Thai and plan on doing a tournament in April! If you want to learn how to fight (MMA, self defense, bjj, etc) this is the place!!!! They offer so many different classes and super friendly!! You also get two FREE classes!!

They are welcoming and fun! The facility is clean and everyone is professional. Go check then out.read more

This has been a really great experience for my daughter, who is 7 almost 8. She has started to go…read morealmost everyday since signing up! I signed her up so she could learn to defend herself & gain self confidence. It's definitely working! I see how she's changed from her 1st week to now 2.5 months in. She also loves it when she's rewarded with a stripe on her belt & has learned to understand they come with practice & drive. Which I believe is great for her later on in life, all in all it's a win win. This is family oriented but with the right amount of intensity for the kids in the training. They provide classes for both adults & children of all ages. Professor Gui is great! Best money spent on my daughter's extra curricular activities so far this year.

Great atmosphere, instruction and practitioners. Professor Gui and Coach Anthony have the best…read moreteaching of technique.

Unexpected fee after cancellation + refund refused…read more We enrolled our son, Talen, at Johns Gym in Austin and withdrew/cancelled his membership in April as a result of a blood clot and condition that does not allow him to box anymore. After the cancellation, we were still charged an additional fee. We contacted the gym right away to request a refund, but we were told we missed the reimbursement/refund window, so a refund would not be provided. I understand businesses have policies, but this felt frustrating and unfair given that we had already withdrawn him. I'm leaving this review so other families clearly understand the billing and refund timelines before signing up. I'd appreciate the gym revisiting this situation and making it right.

Nice gym but more geared towards the kids. I think it's great my son is now 28 and he stated…read moreboxing @ 8.

Had a friend recommend this academy to me. As someone fairly new to BJJ, this is a great academy to…read morelearn. The higher belts are all welcoming and incredibly instructional. They'll still smash you when you roll, but they'll let you work in various positions and learn. Technique instruction is also solid and the coach provides a lot of feedback during drilling. Would definitely recommend this academy to anyone in the Austin area

Best gym in Austin. Laid back, friendly, and a very technical room. Great kids program as well.read more

We visited Gracie Jui Jitsu for their self defense webinar. It was a bit far from me but when the…read morehighway is finished going there may be smoother. It's a large facility and everyone was super nice. I learned so much in just 3 hours. They have combative jui jitsu and the women empowered program. It seems like a really nice place to take classes and become part of a community

My pre-teen has been taking classes here for a couple of months. It's been a great environment for…read morehim to develop new skills and to make new friends. The coaches are firm, but kind and friendly. They do a great job of instructing the kids on life skills and jiu-jitsu. When researching jiu-jitsu studios, this seemed like the best fit for us. No stress of competition or sparring for points. (We have friends in another state that travel the world for Jiu-Jitsu competitions, and they pointed us in this direction after telling them what we were hoping for). Lots of positive reinforcement for the kids to get them coming back and getting more stripes on their belt. Very happy with our experience here! One downside: the parking situation can get a bit hairy. The lower lot in front of the front door is usually full, and space is quite tight, making it hard to turn around. There's an upper level lot behind the building, and then another lot further up the drive. They have some spots that are "Do Not Park" (blocks warehouse garage doors) or Accessible Parking, so thought it LOOKS like there's still spots to park, there actually aren't.

My Qi Gong session with Julie was amazing! She was very compassionate, informative and professional…read morein her guidance with me throughout the whole session. I am very grateful to her for introducing me to my "relationship with my body",and to be regaining my strength, and understanding more about my energetic connection to the physical part of me! THANK YOU JULIE !!

From the owner: Julie Balderrama specializes helping women lose weight and release from the burden of feeling…read moredisconnected from their bodies so they can ditch the struggle and revel in more fun, sensuality, and self-love. The journey to a more fabulous you begins with stress reduction. We employ practices such as Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Breath Work, and Meditation in order to create a new relationship with your body, food, and movement - one based on joy and self-love instead of rules or deprivation. Learn to make mindful choices, connect with your body, and move energy blocks keeping you from your most radiant self.