Pragma Jiu Jitsu welcomed me and encouraged me to see what I was capable of doing physically and…read morementally. It has been an honor to take instruction from Professor Daniel De Andrade.

My 7yo had his first official martial arts training here last week. Its especially tough cuz he was…read moreintroduced to take the class on his trial day, full on. Having been taught never to lay a hand on someone, especially girls, let alone pushing and grabbing, along with tumbling is still a learning process, but mostly positive. Its most difficult because he doesnt know what the martial arts is about. I even dont. Its not anout a knock out or hurting. He learns a move a day and may be repetitive the following day. But its not like karate where you might learn a move, repeat that quick motion, and move on. It had to be learned and almost instinctual. There are steps to follow for the move to be purposeful. Its difficult for my kid amongst others to comprehend and learn and that I (and theirs) need to pay attention from the narrow seating area to recreate at home to get the most of the teaching. Overall a good experience. Waiting to experience the Texas heat in the small space with large attendance. Btw, if you want "Brazilian" Jiu Jitsu, you'll get the emersive accent and light language barrier if you can handle it. Quite authentic culturally in this small local business. They seem to be very people loving, relaxed, yet strict with their dojo behavior as expected. I would actually appreciate more obedience and respect training like original japanese jiu jitsu.

Prof Miguel has taught me jiu jitsu from the very first day I started over four years ago at a…read moreprevious academy to now. I have trained and dropped in at many different schools (in the US and internationally) over the past four years, and Clan Velez truly stands out. I decided to sign up when the academy opened because of Prof Miguel's years of experience, professionalism, and character. What really sets Clan Velez apart is the transparency and structure. Pricing and the full schedule are available online, which saved me time and allowed me to plan my week. The sign up process was quick, easy, took less than 10 minutes, and came with no pressure. The membership also includes a Clan Velez branded gi and belt. Prof Miguel provides detailed step by step walkthroughs of techniques before drilling, which I really appreciate for my learning style. He teaches with clear instruction, making it easier to understand, remember, and execute techniques. He also incorporates judo, gi, and no gi training, which helps me feel well rounded as a practitioner. The environment is welcoming and supportive, especially for women. Prof Miguel's wife (Aimee) and their daughter train as well. Aimee is super welcoming and checks in to make sure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Classes are fun, organized, and always start and end on time. There is freedom with gi and rashguard colors, but the academy is still very structured and professional. I am treated like an adult, even with the ranking system of the sport. Prof Miguel is also available after class to answer questions. The facility is brand new and includes individual changing rooms, ADA accessible bathrooms, cold water, a coffee station, and plenty of parking. The bright natural lighting and location away from high traffic also make a big difference for my mental health. Prof Miguel is also an ambassador for Tap Cancer Out, and his family/the academy is very involved with the cause. This is something I am excited to be part of and it speaks volumes about the academy/him/his family's values. I cannot say enough great things about Clan Velez and highly recommend it to anyone looking to start jiu jitsu or find a new jiu jitsu home in the greater Austin/Round Rock/Georgetown area. Information and updates can be found on their Instagram @clanvelez and on their website at clanvelez.com

The continued dedication to the art of bjj is still there even though they are growing quickly.read more

Both my daughter (10 years old) and my husband attend classes at Gracie Barra RR and we have been…read moreso impressed. My husband has been attending for almost 3 years now and our daughter became interested after watching some of his classes. Next month will be a year since our daughter started and Professor Andre, Coach Eric, Coach Brayden, and Coach Stormy have been a huge influence on her and we credit them with helping her gain incredible confidence. BJJ has helped her grow so much on and off the mat in just one year. Professor Andre and the staff have such a way with the kids. Teaching them valuable qualities such as respect, hard work, discipline and leadership all while learning valuable self defense skills and the kids have fun every class! For parents of girls give it a chance! Our "girly girl" looks forward to every class and loves to show off her new skills to us. She even came to us and said her goal is to compete this year. Which I never would have thought she'd want to do. We have attended classes at the other sister schools in the area as well and they all seem to have the same quality staff there too. So if you live closer to another school you can't go wrong with any of them. Professor Fabio has done a great job recruiting an impressive staff that we are happy to trust our kiddo with.

If you're in Roundrock, Texas make sure to check out this Gracie Barra as well as Professor Fabio…read more Definitely the best BJJ Black Belt in the area as well as just a good person. When you visit this school, I'll just say you're welcome now for giving you the recommendation, because I know you'll thank me later!

I love this gym. I love the people. I love the culture. I love the community. There are a dozen…read moreblackbelt that train here regularly. World class athletes.

Awesome place. Tried it out several times and signed up myself and four daughters. I've been going…read morefor two months now. Sore in a lot of new places (the good kind of sore) but I love what I've been learning, the professors and coaches are exceptional, and the students are welcoming and extremely open to sharing and helping noobs; I'm kind of addicted now. I'm just starting as a 43 year old with a bad back but I've been managing well. There are a lot of new people are here so it wasn't that intimidating. I really like how well-designed the facility is, I love coming to train here, it's great exercise and a great mental challenge when it comes to technique. I'm very picky, I looked at several other locations and I'm glad I made the right choice.

This place is the best! The people there are what make it so. Manny, Andreas, Kevin, and William…read moreare all great BJJ instructors. I've never been to Rico's Muay Thai class, but I hear great things about it from the people who attend. There's a family vibe at 10PGTX. Lots of positivity. You can get as competitive as you want here, but you won't find people trying to hurt each other. I came here with zero grappling experience, and can honestly say that this is the best thing I've done for my health as an adult (mental and physical). I've lost 30 lbs in a year. The only change I made over that year was starting classes at 10PGTX. No diet changes, no additional exercise. The only regret I have is not starting this sport sooner! Try it. If you catch the bug, you'll no longer be able to imagine your life without it.

I've visited Cornerstone quite a bit when I was staying with my friend who trains here. Miguel is…read morethe owner and head instructor and let me come train here whenever I was in town. They offer a free week of training to anyone regardless of experience, both of which is rare; it's rare for that length of time and it's only offered to new people. On top of that, the Open Mats on Saturday are free to all. An interesting quirk here is that the classes aren't divided into Gi/No-Gi classes. Miguel's approach is that everyone should be proficient in both so there's a weekly rotation between Gi and No-Gi which goes towards being well-rounded. I usually stick with Gi classes but by coming here I couldn't 'hide out' in my pajamas. What's more I know for a fact that Professor Miguel has always been willing to help out his students life situation he'll find a way to keep his students training.

Just dropped in for a session at Cornerstone. Everyone was super friendly and the training was…read moregood. I definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to train regardless of skill level. The coach Miguel embodies the spirit of Brazilian jiu jitsu ossss

Phenomenal Experience for Our Son! We cannot say enough…read moregreat things about ATA Martial Arts! The classes are small and personal, providing excellent individual attention. The instructors are incredibly charismatic and fantastic with kids, perfectly balancing high energy with great structure. Since starting, we've seen an amazing transformation in our son. He has truly learned to listen, practice patience, and strive to reach new goals--valuable lessons he uses every day. We highly recommend them!

Our son is having a blast in the Tiger Cubs program. The instructors are top-notch and truly care…read moreabout the kids' development. I've been so impressed watching his classes that I'm planning to sign up for the adult sessions later. If you're looking for a professional and supportive martial arts studio in Round Rock, this is it!

Our 4 and 5 year old have been in the Kids BJJ program for the past 4 months…read more The coaches are phenomenal and teach appreciation for the sport and discipline. It has been our favorite activity for the kids. Our daughter and son both enjoy coming to class. Would recommend this training program for any parents considering an early kids training program. We attached a pic from yesterday's Halloween party. Coach Mario and team have our highest recommendation!

Who wouldn't want to train with a three time world champion? Going anywhere else is, in my opinion,…read morenot getting an instructor with adequate experience. His mats are always clean, and I felt extremely welcomed by all the students and Mario my first day there! Top notch BJJ, MMA and Judo instruction here, without a doubt, and I tried a lot of Bjj places before picking this one, highly recommended! Best BJJ in North Austin without a doubt!