Renzo Gracie Lone Star Team

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Austin

Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults. No experience or fitness needed, and your first class is free.

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No experience needed · No open sparring for 3 months · Loaner gis

Renzo Gracie Lone Star Team Austin · 4631 Airport Blvd Ste 114, Austin, TX 78751 · 737-300-9657

Jiu-jitsu is grappling: controlling someone and getting to a safe position using technique and leverage rather than size or strength. There are no punches or kicks.

Who it's for

Everyone, starting from zero. You don't need to be in shape or have any experience: you train to get in shape, and every class starts from the basics.

What a class is like

A warm-up, then the coach shows a technique and you practice it with a partner. Most classes end with rounds: positional rounds from one position, and live rolling (jiu-jitsu's sparring) for those who've trained a while. Beginners don't do full open sparring for their first 3 months: you'll do positional rounds and supervised drills instead, and no standing rounds.

Gi and no-gi

Gi classes use the traditional uniform. You don't need one to start: borrow one of ours. No-gi classes are a rash guard and shorts.

Belts

Stripes and belts are your coach's call, based on your jiu-jitsu, never a count of classes. There are no promotion fees and no belt tests.

How often

Two or three times a week is a good start. Members can train at all three of our gyms.

This week in Austin

Saturday, Nov 14

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Thursday, Nov 19

Friday, Nov 20

What members say

Amazing BJJ academy with incredible professors and a great community! I love being able to cross train between all of the different locations. We also have a large and growing women’s program, which speaks volumes about the welcoming environment they’ve created.

— Karissa R., Google review

[Professor Gabe] was my main professor when I started and even in large classes he stayed aware of students and any struggles which really helped overcome that very real and scary beginner stage. The workout is unreal, the confidence boost is amazing, and being given a space to make friends as an adult and even a woman genuinely can’t be appreciated enough.

— Kyra C., Google review

Amazing place! Coach Ramiro is a top-notch professional, one of the best I've ever met.

— Leandro G., Google review

Questions

Do I need to be in shape or have experience?

No. You train to get in shape, and every class starts from the basics.

Is the first class free?

Yes. Pick a class on this page or the booking page, and arrive about 15 minutes early so we can say hello and show you around.

What should I wear?

Athletic clothes with no zippers, buttons or pockets. For gi classes, borrow one of our gis. For no-gi, a rash guard and shorts.

Will I get hurt?

Training is controlled and supervised. Tap early, and match your partner's intensity. There are no punches or kicks in jiu-jitsu.

Do I have to spar?

Not at first. There's no sparring in your free class, and beginners don't do full open sparring for their first 3 months: positional rounds, controlled drilling and supervised situational rounds build safe habits first. After that, it's always your choice to go light, pick your partner or sit out a round.

Am I too old to start?

No. People start in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Train a little less often at first, tap early, and tell the coach about your health history.

How often should a beginner train?

Two or three times a week is a good start. Once a week is still worth it.

Can I train at the other gyms?

Yes. Every member can train at Round Rock, Austin and Pflugerville.

Are there fees for belts?

No. Promotions are your coach's call, based on your jiu-jitsu, with no fees and no belt tests.

Coaches

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