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Paragon Jiu Jitsu Academy

5.0 (40 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM
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Marc C.

Best place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Austin! Great instructors and a really fun atmosphere. Everyone here is very warming and willing to teach each other. All egos left at the door! They offer a week of free training. Another plus is that they have both men and women's showers!

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Trina H.

I am thoroughly impressed with the coaches at Paragon. My son has been a student now for two months, and the changes I've been in his personality have been amazing. This once shy kid is now a social butterfly. He's much more active, healthy and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all he talks about. I cannot thank Coach Darrin and Coach Jose for the hard work and encouragement they give each kid. Any parent is wise to enroll their child into Paragon's program :) As for me, I'll be trying out their kickboxing class very soon. Here's hoping it's kicks my butt back into supreme shape!

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Paragon is my go-to gym for training in Austin. There are a lot of good bjj schools in Austin and I always suggest people try them out to see which one fits you best, but I always put Paragon at the top of my list of places to check out. I'm lucky to have been exposed to world-class jiu-jitsu all over the world- I lived for 7 years in Brazil and have visited gyms in the USA, Europe and Asia. Paragon ticks all the boxes- it has the perfect combination of legit jiu-jitsu and a great vibe. Everybody is friendly and the training is solid. Robert and Jose are really invested in everybody who comes in and they invest a lot into the development of their students by always staying up to date with technical innovations, encouraging them to compete and even bringing in guest instructors for seminars.

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

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Very friendly and knowledgeable trainers! Patient and understanding with newbies. Couldn't be happier with Paragon.

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Top notch bjj instruction, plus judo mma and wrestling from elite instructors. Free week too.

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Great people all around. Good selections of classes and times, lots of mat space, highly qualified instruction. Highly recommended

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A BJJ purist gym. I am not a member, but every time I've gotten a chance to roll here everyone has been awesome. Great community.

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I cannot thank Coach Darrin and Coach Jose for the hard work and encouragement they give each kid.

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Gracie Humaitá Austin

4.3(18 reviews)
3.0 mi

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.

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Austin Jiu-Jitsu

5.0(5 reviews)
2.3 mi

I love this place. I came with the intention of just trying it out as one in a long line of places…read moreI had scouted out. I was so impressed I barely tried anything else on the list. The mats are the nicest mats I have ever seen, anywhere. I went and looked them up recently, they are RESILITE mats. I found this: http://www.tothsports.com/pdfs/Wrestling-Resilite-Dollamur.pdf Basically they kick ass. On top of that, I've never seen a school so studious about cleaning the mats. So they're also the cleanest mats. Further, while the space isn't huge (though it has never felt insufficient), the A/C is PHENOMENAL. It's not something you immediately think about, but wow--what a difference it makes to not feel like you're in a sauna, only the moisture in the air is the sweat of everyone else in the room. So, the environment is awesome. On top of that, you get your own "swipey thingie" (an rfid keychain that allows you to access the building) that just *feels* cool. (No actual benefit, haha.) But those are things that didn't register right away as the advantages they were. I was too distracted by the quality instruction. Dave Thomas is a brilliant technician. He's won Silver for his weight class at the Pan Ams, something I found out by looking really deeply into his website, and you can really tell why when you roll with him--everything is so careful, so precise, and so his strength is magnified. Further, his understanding of what he is doing--something he has obviously spent a great deal of time cultivating--is intense. The man is not just a doer, but a teacher, and that is a different skill entirely. Something I've never heard him put any emphasis on is a website he built some time ago: bjjtech.com. The website is good, and useful, and interesting, and worth studying. But I point it out to give a small taste of the mental investment Dave has obviously made into Jiu Jitsu; this man has lived, eaten, and breathed jiu jitsu for years, dwelling on it, dissecting it, and teasing out its subtleties. That investment is something his students benefit from. I have been to many schools with very capable teachers, who just kind of "teach off the top of their head"; and that's fine. But what's off the top of their head, as opposed to built into their instinct, is no where near as accessible to them, and thus the quality of instruction is sub-par. Dave is among the best in this category of skills. As high praise as that is, the highest praise is the quality of human Dave is. Of the nearly 20 BJJ schools in Austin I looked up online, his was the ONLY school that wasn't afraid to list its prices online. That made a first impression. Later, when I called all of these schools, almost none of them would even tell me over the phone, wanted to cajole me to come in first, then we could 'talk' about money. This struck me as car-salesman-ish, and made me uncomfortable. Dave? On the phone, he was the most helpful person I talked to. He gave me advice for looking for a school, and I didn't get a negative feel from him at all. He didn't try to sell me on anything--and that in spite of the fact that he sometimes runs the school at a loss. He pays fairly high rent for his excellent location and amenities, and keeps a fairly small group of students. One gets the feel that he really picks his students carefully, and that those who stay are really shaped by him. He becomes something of a mentor. His strength of identity and character show not just in the mats, but anytime you talk to him... You can just feel his warmth, sincerity, honesty, wisdom. That matters more than anything. Everything else is a bonus. I've decided to stick around. It's been several months now, and I can feel my jiu jitsu improving immensely from his influence. Try him out. You won't regret it.

Austin Jiu-Jitsu saved my life. Well, maybe not literally, but the workout along with eating right…read morehas allowed me to drop over 80 pounds (not to mention the six pants sizes), and that has added years to my life. I haven't been this healthy since college (pre-beer in any case). The location itself is unassuming, but the training is hardcore. One of the best things is the no attitudes policy. When you walk in expect a greeting and a handshake. You don't have to worry about some neanderthal trying to tear your head off (there are people of every size and weight class in the gym), and all egos are checked at the door. If you are looking for BJJ in Austin, at least check it out. I did, and 4 years later I'm still going back to sweat out my stress.

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The Void Martial Arts

The Void Martial Arts

4.8(22 reviews)
2.8 mi

I dropped in to train at The Void mid December and had a great experience from start to finish. One…read moreof the ladies training there (the amazing Lex) actually beat me at a jiu jitsu tournament. We hit it off while competing and became friends through that experience, which says a lot about the kind of supportive, women-forward culture that exists at The Void. When I shared that I was looking for a new school, she invited me to come try out. On my first day, Mars (the owner) gave me a full walkthrough of the facility. The school is located inside a larger facility that includes showers, a full workout gym, a sauna, and more. The fact that The Void members have access to all of these amenities honestly blew my mind. All of the perks, along with the schedule and membership details, are clearly laid out on their website. I also really appreciated that there is no contract and that pricing is very affordable, especially for downtown Austin. I tried MMA sparring, jiu jitsu, and kickboxing. Jiu jitsu is primarily no gi, but you can bring a gi if you want. Every coach I interacted with was knowledgeable, respectful, and patient. Any time I had concerns around safety or technique, they listened and offered modifications when needed. As a woman training in combat sports, this made me feel genuinely respected and well taken care of. On the MMA and kickboxing side, it's worth noting that they have heavy bags in house. The kickboxing classes (led by Christian) also had a strong women presence which I loved. There is no uniform requirement for any of the classes, so you have a lot of flexibility with what to wear. I recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing gloves and shin pads if it's your first time. They also have a in house videographer and photographer who captures amazing photos and videos. You can check out his work on Instagram at @donpablo.arw !! I live up north in the suburbs about 30 to 40 minutes away so if it were not for the distance, I would have signed up in a heartbeat. I made a lot of friends in the short time I spent at The Void, and that really speaks to the training environment and culture they have built. The location itself is great with plenty of parking. There is cold water available, a vending machine nearby, and very clean bathrooms. Mars was communicative, and since I tried out during a weird time with the holidays, I was especially grateful for their generosity in allowing me to train through the end of the month. The Void also hosts free community events, such as the upcoming Couple's Self Defense Date Night. All of their information can be found on their website or Instagram at @thevoidmartialarts. I highly recommend The Void to anyone interested in jiu jitsu or MMA in the downtown Austin area!

Well over a decade I have been coming here and definitely one of my favorite gyms to train at in…read morethe world! When I'm in Austin this is the only gym I've trained in or will! Bart is a true martial artist and student of the game and all the students here are lucky to have such an amazing instructor! Ask him about pool training!!! *side note Bart is an amazing drummer!

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5.0(6 reviews)
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Great place to start your learning in martial arts or pick up where you left off. Awesome community…read moreand terrific teaching!

I want to give a review as a student from both the past and the present at this establishment. My…read moreexperience with Master Martial Arts and Master Sam Um has been nothing short of incredible. I originally started practicing Taekwondo here when I was much younger, early through late middle school. I was always engaged in every aspect of the class: Master Um makes an unbelievable effort to ensure every student of his is properly trained and gets individual attention throughout the class time to heighten their skills. When I reached highschool, I stopped after achieving a red belt due to my schedule not fitting, but had always wanted to go back and continue training because the classes were so fun and useful. Now, at age 21 and a full time student in college, I have returned to train in TaekwonYusul. From my understanding, "Taekwon" means "striking" and "Yusul" means grappling. Master Um has created a new hybrid of the traditional martial arts (Taekwondo, Gonkwon Yusul, Brazillian Ju Jitsu, Judo) labeled TaekwonYusul to emphasize it's heightened practicality over other single-focus arts. This is hands-down one of the most effective and useful martial arts I've discovered through my years of experience, and incorporates techniques from other martial arts that just WORK. I would say that TaekwonYusul is more of a taditional style mixed martial art, which gives it an advantage over most other options. The classes are structured, we spar with padding and safety equipment every class, and you will 100% be accomadated to whatever skill level you start at. With my Taekwondo background helping in the striking areas, I was surprised by how quickly I was finding myself retaining grappling techniques. All of the other students are wonderful and very helpful, often offering to teach you more in depth technique if you seem to be having a hard time grasping any concepts. I was very surprised to learn that TaekwonYusul hasn't been proffessionally recognized as a new martial art, but I have no doubt that in a few years this will be practiced by gyms accross the world. As for Master Um, he is one of the best teachers and coaches I've had throughout my life, always attentive and eager to teach and ready to demonstrate a technique the moment you have a question. His credibility is unbelieveable, having over 40 years of experience with martial arts and winning many competitions for Taekwondo in his youth. He's trained over 5,000 students, and that figure is from when I was a kid. I just want to say that if you read this whole thing, please consider joining. It might be the most exciting and engaging thing you get to look forward to going to after school or work. Thank you Master Um, I look forward to continuing my training. Thanks for reading, Yelp!

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