I have been training at Austin Kickboxing Academy since may or June of 2025 and this gym has helped…read moreme in so many ways. I am in the best shape of my life from training hard and in a better place mentally. It's a very friendly environment and the classes are very intense, everyone is very encouraging and they push you to become stronger and work hard. All of the coaches here are very skilled and nice people, they personally assist you throughout the class to help you understand the correct form and it's really helpful. To anyone thinking about joining just come take the free trial class like I did and see if it's for you!

My son has been going to Austin Kickboxing Academy for about a year and a half now and has learned…read moreso much. I love that every class is different, great exercise and builds his confidence. The coaches are so patient, encouraging and available to help throughout the classes.

The best place in Austin to learn muay thai. Don't listen to the troll reviews. Been a member for…read morefour years and will continue to go until I cant anymore.

Great place, great vibes. Highly recommend over other places in town. Not sure why this is getting…read morereviews from people that have never been there but take it from actual people who come here.

I've been training one-on-one with Olivier at Austin Fight Team and couldn't be happier. He knows…read morehow to push you to get better while still keeping the sessions focused on the core fundamentals of Muay Thai. Every session is a great workout, but more importantly, you leave feeling like you're building real technique. It's clear he's learned from some of the best in the world (Ask him about it!), which shows in the way he teaches. I'm glad I found him when I moved to Austin -- highly recommend his 1-on-1 sessions to anyone looking to improve fast with the right foundation.

When I saw that Olivier was doing 1:1 sessions I jumped at it. I felt very safe knowing it was…read moreoutside and we were masked (if preferred). I've been severely out of shape since Covid because the gyms shut down, and I didn't feel safe going into a gym once they did open up. I was at my absolute heaviest weight I'd ever been, and getting back into shape seemed daunting. With Olivier's help, I am now building muscle, upping my cardio, and shedding weight. He focused on technique above power, which was really important to me because I came in knowing absolutely nothing and of course I don't want to get injured. Now if anyone were to put me in a threatening position, I know I can knee them in the head, teep them, and/or give them a nice punch to the liver. I feel more confident in my abilities, and I feel like I have a healthier, better body.

I would recommend the Muay Thai trainer here Gustavo. He's trained in Thailand, fought golden…read moregloves & ammy Muay Thai. He alone is why I will give this facility a high score and is an awesome coach!

Terrific help today from Evan regarding a mis-charge. He was quick, polite, friendly, resolved my…read moreproblem, and was a real pleasure to work with.

They keep it real. But really it's one of the Muay Thai schools that have really good instructors…read moreand curriculums. The class times and schedules are really good. And the prices are pretty acceptable. They also have punch cards instead of monthly if you are busy and there is no BS contract fee!! My personal favorite is the Sunday morning class for drills. Theres usually something different going on in that class. Plus there's a small window for open gym after that class time.

I couldn't find the location for the San Antonio school. This is a very high level gym. My…read moredaughter who trains striking respects this academy and their methods. They have proven champions and active fighters. Their San Antonio location has a collection of belts, none that I've ever seen at any other gym!

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.

Been training here for years! Love this place, all of the instructors are great! This is like my…read moresecond home!

I personally do not train at Rabadi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but my husband does and has been for over…read more10 years. Since the time he started at RRBJJ, the brotherhood has grown exponentially between the coaches and the team. There is a camaraderie within this team that is hard to describe. You don't have to have been on Team Rabadi for years to feel like you are actually part of that team. I've seen coaches and seasoned BJJ competitors welcome new students to the school without hesitation and offer additional time to those 'newbies' who are interested and wanting to learn. There is no intimidation upon entering through the school doors, just a sense that you're about to get one hell of a workout and meet some new friends. How can you not make friends when the positions you put yourself in (or are put in by others) can be fairly awkward!? I do love this school and the team it has built. No, I don't train there, but I do feel like a part of the family.

It's a martial arts place: boxing, muay thai, jujitsu, etc but they also have cross fit and cardio…read morebag classes. Most people that drop by are looking to get into shape, but if you've ever wanted to compete in the combat arena, and you live on the north side of Austin, this is where you should start. They have a very strong fight team headlined by UFC fighter/sniper Tim Kennedy. His presence attracts other random semi-famous fighters so the opportunity to tell your friends you got you butt handed to you by a professional cage fighter can and will happen, if that appeals to you. But don't be intimidated by that. There is no pressure to fight, and like I said the vast majority of peeps are there to learn technique and get into shape. The atmosphere is fun, humor is definitely embraced, and really as long as you don't act like an egotistical dick, you'll have a great time.

Team Rabadi has an awesome trial period where I was able to try out the different classes they…read moreoffer (Gi, NoGi, MuayThai) for an entire week. I decided to go with a Gi membership and have had a great experience these past several months. The coaching staff is excellent and everyone is so friendly and helpful. It can be intimidating trying something new but Team Rabadi does a great job at making you feel welcomed and help you start your BJJ journey.

From the owner: Welcome to Team Rabadi Academy located in Georgetown, just north of Austin. Our program specializes…read morein Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for Kids and Adults. We have a 4,500 sq ft facility fully equipped with the best training equipment available. Our character enrichment youth program will arm your child with the confidence to succeed in an ever changing world. They will increase their discipline and respect while learning proven systems to combat bullying. Our adult programs specialize in helping students live up to their full potential both as skilled martial artists and confident individuals. We work together as a team and push one another to greater heights. Our instructors are masters in their craft and are dedicated to helping our students change their lives forever. Our academy has been proudly established for over 12 years working with both new and experienced Martial Artist. We look forward to working with you and your family as you all train toward black belt.

I'm a beginner to BJJ and tried out various gyms around me in South Austin. As a woman and a…read morebeginner, the BJJ scene can be intimidating. Gracie Humaitá was BY FAR the friendliest and most accessible to beginners & women. They have free beginner classes twice/week (they even let you borrow gis!) so you can try out the sport with no commitment and learn the basics in a very safe environment (vs some other gyms where they put me into regular classes with very little instruction). The instructors are all incredibly nice and great teachers, and most of the beginner classes have other black or colored belts who walk around answering questions and helping you on the moves. Paulo, the head instructor, is also very friendly, inclusive, and promotes a great culture at the gym. After about a month doing beginners classes, I signed up for the membership, bought my own gi, and am thrilled to continue my BJJ journey! If it weren't for finding Gracie Humaitá, I likely would have quit after a couple classes at any of the other gyms I tried out. This gym, instruction, and community has been incredible, and I hope anyone who's on the fence gives them a try!

I complained several times about an individual named Creig O'Obrien. An obese white belt that would…read morepick fights with the other lower belts on the mat and in the changing room. My complaints went unheard. I quit and over a year's time, several others quit too. They only removed him after he bit someone in sparring. Then he just went to the Humaita in Cedar Park, where I was attending the veteran training days because I'm a veteran with PTSD, but he would just show up to those classes too even though he wasn't a veteran. He would do it to harass me. So I quit going there too. Finally he was kicked out of there 6-12 months later. I cannot support a school that doesn't take harassment or threats of abuse from their members seriously. Creig is still in the community and he fights amateurs Muay Thai at local bars. I cannot recommend this school because of their behavior in this matter.