62 BJJ Academies in Austin.
Austin's BJJ scene grew up alongside the city's broader explosion — by the time the tech-and-MMA boom hit in the mid-2010s, the gyms had already laid the foundation. Now there's a serious cluster of high-level rooms within a 20-minute drive of downtown.
The 10th Planet system has a heavy presence here. Curtis Hembroff founded 10th Planet Austin (10PATX) in 2015 — Curtis is a 2nd-degree black belt under Eddie Bravo, came to Texas from Alaska with a 5-0 pro MMA record, and built the gym into the flagship of a Texas cluster (he later founded 10th Planet San Antonio in 2018 and 10th Planet Round Rock in 2020). Ben Eddy (also a 2nd-degree black belt under Eddie Bravo) teaches at 10PATX and is well-known in the system for his Rubber Guard innovations, including a Guillotine variation called the "Hindulotine" he's hit at Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds, the Eddie Bravo Invitational, and ADCC Trials.
Gracie Humaitá Austin runs the gi-and-self-defense side. Head instructor Paulo "Coelho" Brandão is a 6th-degree black belt and a BJJ World Champion — the room emphasizes traditional Gracie Humaitá fundamentals, with a white-or-royal-blue gi policy and free beginner classes. Drop-in is $30 and gi rental $10 if you didn't pack one. The vibe is technical, family-style, and friendly to visitors.
What to expect on the mat: rooms cover the whole spectrum — gi-heavy traditionalist sides at the Humaitá-style rooms, no-gi-heavy Eddie Bravo rooms across 10P Austin / Round Rock / San Antonio, and a healthy independent layer beyond those flagship names. Texas state competitions are active year-round.
Practical tips: drop-in pricing varies by gym — ask directly. Austin summers are intense (June–September often hits 100°F+), so most gyms are heavily AC'd. Best months are roughly October–April. The city is car-dependent — gym choice will probably be driven by where you're staying more than anything else. South Austin, North Austin, and the Round Rock corridor each have their own clusters.
10th Planet Austin
Austin, Texas
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Round Rock
Austin, Texas
Aces Jiu Jitsu Club
Austin, Texas
AMP BJJ Northwest Hills: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Family Training Center
Austin, Texas
AMP BJJ Westlake Hills: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Family Training Center
Austin, Texas
Analog Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Atomic Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Atos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | North Austin
Austin, Texas
ATX Martial Arts Featuring Gracie Jiu Jitsu & TaekwonDo Plus
Austin, Texas
Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective
Austin, Texas
Austin Submission Fighting
Austin, Texas
Black Widow MMA
Austin, Texas
Brazilian Top Team Austin
Austin, Texas
Bruno Guimaraes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Austin, Texas
Claunch Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu Academy & Boxing Club
Austin, Texas
East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor
Austin, Texas
Elite Martial Arts
Austin, Texas
Fight Factory Jiu-jitsu
Austin, Texas
Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Gracie Austin Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra Buda
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra Cedar Park Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra Dripping Springs
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra North Austin
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra North Austin Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra Round Rock - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra South Austin
Austin, Texas
Gracie Barra Westlake Hills
Austin, Texas
Gracie Humaitá Austin
Austin, Texas
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Austin
Austin, Texas
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Austin
Austin, Texas
IJJ Austin
Austin, Texas
Integrated Fighting Arts Academy
Austin, Texas
JJ Machado Austin Jiujitsu
Austin, Texas
Joao Crus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Joao Crus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Krav Maga ATX
Austin, Texas
Lake Travis Jiu-Jitsu Club
Austin, Texas
Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Austin - Brasa Team
Austin, Texas
Martial Arts of Austin
Austin, Texas
Master Martial Arts at Westlake Hills
Austin, Texas
Nova Uniao Austin
Austin, Texas
Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Austin, Texas
Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy Austin
Austin, Texas
Parra Academy of Martial Arts Kali JKD SW Austin
Austin, Texas
Renzo Gracie Austin
Austin, Texas
Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway
Austin, Texas
Renzo Gracie Round Rock
Austin, Texas
Shield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Simpleman Martial Arts
Austin, Texas
Six Blades Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Stoic Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
Supreme Academy ATX
Austin, Texas
Team Rabadi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
Austin, Texas
The B-Team Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
The Void Martial Arts
Austin, Texas
Vandry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Austin, Texas
V.O.W. BJJ
Austin, Texas