Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Pflugerville
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults. No experience or fitness needed, and your first class is free.
No experience needed · No open sparring for 3 months · Loaner gis
Renzo Gracie Lone Star Team Pflugerville · 15301 N I-35 Suite C, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · 737-383-0458
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 Pflugerville
Sunday, Nov 15
- 10:00 AM–11:00 AM: No-Gi Leg Locks · Coach Matt
- 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: Open Mat
Monday, Nov 16
- 6:00 AM–6:30 AM: No-Gi Fundamentals · Coach Jorge · habla español
- 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: No-Gi Open Rounds · Coach Jorge · habla español
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM: Adult No-Gi Fundamentals
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Adult No-Gi Open Rounds
- 5:15 PM–6:00 PM: No-Gi Beginners
- 6:00 PM–6:45 PM: No-Gi Fundamentals
- 6:45 PM–7:30 PM: No-Gi Open Rounds
Tuesday, Nov 17
- 6:00 AM–6:30 AM: Gi Fundamentals · Prof. Walt
- 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: Gi Open Rounds · Prof. Walt
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM: Adult Gi Fundamentals · Prof. Gabe
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Adult Gi Open Rounds · Prof. Gabe
- 6:00 PM–6:45 PM: Gi Fundamentals
- 6:45 PM–7:30 PM: Gi Open Rounds
Wednesday, Nov 18
- 6:00 AM–6:30 AM: No-Gi Fundamentals · Prof. Walt
- 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: No-Gi Open Rounds · Prof. Walt
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM: Adult No-Gi Fundamentals
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Adult No-Gi Open Rounds
- 5:15 PM–6:00 PM: No-Gi Beginners
- 6:00 PM–6:45 PM: No-Gi Fundamentals
- 6:45 PM–7:30 PM: No-Gi Open Rounds
Thursday, Nov 19
- 6:00 AM–6:30 AM: Gi Fundamentals · Prof. Walt
- 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: Gi Open Rounds · Prof. Walt
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM: Adult Gi Fundamentals · Prof. Gabe
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Adult Gi Open Rounds · Prof. Gabe
- 6:00 PM–6:45 PM: Gi Fundamentals
- 6:45 PM–7:30 PM: Gi Open Rounds
Friday, Nov 20
- 6:00 AM–6:30 AM: No-Gi Fundamentals · Coach Jorge · habla español
- 6:30 AM–7:00 AM: No-Gi Open Rounds · Coach Jorge · habla español
- 12:00 PM–12:30 PM: Adult No-Gi Fundamentals
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: Adult No-Gi Open Rounds
- 5:15 PM–6:00 PM: No-Gi Beginners
- 6:00 PM–6:45 PM: No-Gi Fundamentals
- 6:45 PM–7:30 PM: No-Gi Open Rounds
What members say
I took the trial class first (highly recommend) to see whether it was everything it seemed to be online - clean, positive, beginner-friendly, and overall great learning environment. I'm happy to say it was WAY MORE than that … the community is so positive and warm that it makes you want to keep coming back.
— Kusumita R., Google review
The professors are incredibly supportive and encouraging. I have found the best teammates there who push me to improve every single day. It’s especially great to see so many women training here- they all are very welcoming and it feels truly empowering to train alongside them.
— Samira S., Google review
Great gym for anyone - highly recommend checking it out. Professors are super welcoming and great, highly knowledgeable, and it is a welcoming atmosphere for new people all the way up to expert-level athletes.
— Richard B., 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
- Prof. Gabe, Head Professor, Black belt · 2nd degree
- Prof. Cameron, Professor, Black belt
- Prof. Alejandro, Professor, Pflugerville, Black belt · 1st degree · habla español
- Coach Jorge, Coach, Pflugerville · habla español
- Coach Matt, Coach, Pflugerville, Purple belt
- Prof. Walt, Professor, Pflugerville, Black belt