I tried the class pass with this school on the Muay Thai classes with 2 different instructors. The class was okay but seemed kind of basic. The instructors seemed a bit more like salesmen trying to get people interest rather than focusing on the training. One of them ended up comparing hypotenuse and kaizens with techniques... Overall the cost was above average in addition to contract fees and uniform. I did not try the jujitsu so idk what that's like. It's possibly better. I will say there the students get quite a bit of attention from the instructors if you are looking to get constant feedback on training read more

I attended classes here regularly for several months. After a while the quality of the classes began to decline steadily. Finally I just stopped attending, wasting about 6 months of my prepaid year. I thought that was it until suddenly they started billing me again. I contacted them immediately and they said they auto renewed my contract, despite the fact that I hadn't attended in months. They called it "standard business practice." Dumb but fine, just be aware of that. After that things got really bad. The cancellation process was anything but standard. First of all they wanted a contract cancellation fee, a months class fee and late charge fee. I was told I had to email them cancel, despite speaking with them directly. Even after I emailed them, they still made me come in person to settle the final bill. When I arrived, I was made to wait, only to realize later that the owner or head instructor was on his way. When he got there, he sat between me and the door and spent nearly an hour leaning in aggressively pressuring me to sign back up. I told him several times I wasn't interested and that my mind was made up, but he wouldn't let me cancel and leave. Unfortunately, after about 30 minutes of this, I gave in. I'm ashamed to admit I let myself be bullied into renewing a contract I didn't want. For a place that claims to build confidence, the experience felt more like a flashback to dealing with high school bullies. I'll never return, and now I'm stuck paying nearly $500 just to get out of the contract I didn't want. Very disappointing. Definitely more 1980s Cobra Kai than Miyagi-Do. I absolutely would not recommend this place. read more

They booked me for a 9am class and didn't show up, didn't pick up the phone, didn't reply to messages. They are super aggressive trying to get you booked and completely silent/ no-show after that. read more

Had my first session today and it was an amazing experience. Coach Ty was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel like I was already part of the Aces BJJ family. I can't wait to start my regular classes on Monday! This place is top-notch and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning Jiu Jitsu. read more

Look how the owner insulted and revealed PERSONAL information about another person who complained. (Photo) Total rip-off. I lost $600! The free trial sign on the door was BS. I got a "free class" that was a history lesson and a few how-to's and then a very aggressive sales session. I attended only 1 class, did not like it at all, got the run around from staff about my uniform and why I didn't get a free trial. They can't accept that not everyone is going to love their classes, but they didn't give me a chance to try one first without paying! Heck, they still advertise a free 30-day trial online (I took screenshots) and their "3 free months" offer isn't at all what it seems but they gloss over that during the sales pitch. Obsessed with $$$ and growing their company. That's all they brag about...fastest growing. At what cost? They don't care that I lost $600 at all. I filed a complaint with the BBB. I'm not the first one, apparently. I hope they change their unethical business practices. read more

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club - Martial Arts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic jui Jitsu Club! They are always working with students to make sure they are learning safely and growing at their own pace. Coach Ty is a advocate for the sport and truly passionate. He brings unending energy to each class. read more

This school uses shady business practices, they will use a website with a name thats very similar to other bjj schools in the area to redirect online traffic to their website. They also claim to be affiliated with veterans jiujitsu (a free non profit for first responders and veterans) which they're not. I had a situation where they offered me a free month of class to try it out but on the first day i was there they were very pushy and tried to get me to sign a 12 month contract. Do not recommend. read more

This company is run by unethical thief's. They will charge your account when you don't want their services. They will not stop ever! I put a stop payment on my bank for their business and they changed they company they use to bill me so they could get around the bank block. Don't get tangled In their trap. Avoid. Also please contact me if you are a victim of their shady practices .... Let's file a class action lawsuit against them. read more

I liked the classes at first, But they don't have integrity at all, I felt cheated and the teachers weren't really helpful. I told them that I had a back spasm and injury that if there was anyway I can pause my payments until I can get better. I never got a response. Also if I wanted to catch up with the classes I would have to pay additional for private classes. So I felt like my mental health and physical health weren't put first. Just coaches that want money instead of teaching. read more

I've never heard good things about this gym. Actually, I've only heard negative things from people they run off. Speaking to the shady business practices, this morning they picked up a smaller competitor's website domain name when he forgot to renew it. They have a famine mentality when we should be lifting each other up and supporting others. read more

We have been with Aces for 4 months, and my son truly enjoys every single class. Each instructor has their own style which is great for keeping my son engaged. He learns something new about Jiu Jitsu and about himself every class and his self confidence has increased greatly! read more

I don't know what's up with all these 1 star reviews. If you do not want to pay for the classes, then don't. And definitely don't sign a damn contract if you're not going to use it. Or just explain the reason you can't or won't and be done with it. Of course they are going to try and sell you their services. That's what it is: a service, and they need to make a living. I had a similar sales experience, but it wasn't negative. I guess it's all perspective. I couldn't put up the full initiation fee. I just explained my situation, we worked it out and it was done. No one is bullying anybody. C'mon, grow up. That said, I moved down to Austin and had a year off from BJJ. These guys were helpful, gym is clean, lots of guys and gals looking to better themselves and their BJJ. I like the format, it's good. Good technique discussion, and practical application. I'd give it 5 stars but I hate burpees. read more

I went to the free 1st session and I agree with Corey T's post re: their sales tactics ... their pitch is super aggressive and a tad shady. He was asking for me to give up my credit card number and start a sales contract before I could even discuss it with my husband (who couldn't be there). By the end of the discussion my sales person went from being friendly and polite, to mean and borderline hostile when he recognized things weren't going his way. I actually thought he was going to ask for payment for my "free" session. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. If you go, please note that they will strong arm you into a commitment upfront and the costs breakdown (as of 10/2017): - Initial registration price of $295 which gets bumped down to $245 if you sign up TODAY, and then it gets bumped down to $95 if you commit to a year. A training gee is included. - There's a $300 cancellation fee if you leave for any reason, and the Monthly fees are $125, unless you're law enforcement/military and then it's $107. If a gym is "good" then their reputation should stand on its own, I shouldn't have to be lectured on how great they are (which was pretty much stated in every other sentence). I felt like my sales person placed way too much emphasis on how much their students win at competitions and less emphasis on safety and practicing good fundamentals and sportsmanship. I'm definitely looking elsewhere. read more

Shady business practices. Bought the domain from another bjj school in town which seems shady. Don't be like these people.

So I started martial arts mma for a stress relief about 9urs ago and have seen multiple different facilities around the state that have really catered to my needs, then I came into Aces Jiu Jitsu. Let me tell you that I've been training with these guys off and on for a little over a year now and the true conviction and wealth of knowledge of the art of jiu jitsu that is spread throughout this club is second to none!! I've been what you can call a, "hyperactive guy" for a long time now and I'm now able to control myself like I've never been able to. The coaches at aces get personal with you and help you through rough times as well as channeling your aggression to the perfect outlet. I'm not too sure where I'd be with these outlets with aces multiple facilities that I visit in Austin. This is very easy to say when I say a definite, 5 STARS from me!! Love it read more

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Aces is a great establishment to learn real martial arts. This is a place where the trainers or coaches do their best to teach the right ways to learn BJJ and Muay Thai. The workouts and exercises will get you in the best shape of your life and also teach discipline plus self defense. Aces does take care of you and make you be a better person. I would recommend anybody to go to this establishment. You get what you paid for and more! read more

I travel a good bit for work, and drop in at lots of BJJ gyms -- my experience at Aces was absolutely top notch. The instruction was unbelievable -- Professor Mikal is very articulate and knowledgeable. Class was like a fire hose of technical details, strategic concepts, and helpful tips. I'm just a drop-in visitor, but I got individual attention, and learned some things that may have a long-term impact to my game. I read the other reviews -- I get it, BJJ costs money, and a business has to live. Top quality instruction, a welcome atmosphere, and good rolls are worth money, and if I lived in Austin, I'd have no reservations about joining at Aces. read more

This place is not the best they claim to be. I called in canceled before they if tried to start taking payments and before I was suppose to start one of they classes and this coach James that obviously isn't mature, professional nor knows about the self descipline and maturity you supposed to have with martial arts. That being said when I spoke to him about situation at beginning he still kept trying to force me to stay even when I said I can't do it at the moment. He told me he could lower payments bla bla and for me to just agree and state in this email that he sent that I agree what we talked about, I never did because I had made my mind up that I didn't to do biz with these guys. Do you know he made he told me he went and made the choice for me haha if that isn't shady. They now continue to charge a canceled card every day I shouldn't be getting charged period let alone everyday for a monthly fee. Don't fall for their false advertisement this place really needs money y'all they are not the best, the best doesn't brag they just show you and their attitudes towards people's concerns is showing that they are not the best. read more

I've called Ace's home for my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai training since 2018. Before joining I checked a few other academies out and found the membership fee in line or less than what other places ask. I felt no pressure and the staff was understanding; they really made me feel like they were personally interested in my success. I have always felt live I've been dealt with honestly. I always feel welcome and the thorough curriculum can't be beat; each month instruction is broken down to a specific topic so students spend time developing a thorough understanding of what's available. I have trained at several high-quality places but not one with such a dedication to excellence and personal development. As a competitor I got extra attention and support from my coaches. They helped me create a game plan for success and actively supported me while I was at competition. I really cannot recommend a better place for you if you decide to begin your martial arts training. See you on the mats! read more

The technique here might be great, but the sales tactics are sleazy - used car lot at the end of the month meets creepy youth pastor. 1-hour intro session consisted of a quick tour, maybe 15-20 min. on the mat 1-on-1 with an instructor, followed by a desperate, drawn-out, high-pressure attempt to arm-bar me into signing a $2,000 contract for a year of classes and an introductory fee. You will also be expected to write down what your willing to do for the club off-the-mat volunteer-wise. Even with all the bro-hugs, immediately, signing up for a year is a ridiculous ask for someone that has participated in all of 15 min. of BJJ, and hasn't attended a single class. The sales pitch got pretty weird, which is a bummer because I was eager to find a place to practice. As soon as I said I couldn't commit to a year, the conversation was over. The "30-days of free classes" advertised are only an option if you make the year-long commitment. read more

They will try and sell you an expensive membership and you can't take individual classes. Maybe that's standard but I don't like high pressure sales tactics. read more

Nah. Just....nah. They were right next door so I thought 'why not' but its worth the hassle to go elsewhere. Complete and total absence of people skills from most of the staff - pushy, sales-y, rude - and the owner especially is just a hostile prick. Truly bizarre that people chose to allow their businesses to interact with their customers in this manner. Ive toured three other gyms over the past 2 weeks and the experience has been night and day better at all three...you can get way more respect, way less attitude, and superior technical training elsewhere. Do yourself a favor and move on. read more

I've been around the world of martial arts once or twice in my time. While I won't profess to being the biggest, baddest, or most accomplished dog in the yard, I definitely have no hesitation or lack of confidence when I tell you I am no slouch in the martial arts department. I have been fortunate enough to travel to different parts of the world, trained with some of the best out there from UFC champs to masters of destruction, and even competed in my time. I mention this not to just masturbate my martial arts all over your face the reader, but just to let you know I've been around and it takes a lot to impress me. Also yea I am probably masturbating.. a little. Anyway, so I cannot honestly say too much of this place as I've only trained there sparingly. I don't live in ATX anymore but I have some experience in terms of the martial arts and mma scene down there. So what I can say is that they are doing some good things here and if you are looking for a place to train this is a good option in ATX, especially under the tutelage of one of their purple belts, Ty Strang. Again, I cannot speak to the rest of the coaches or classes, but I was very impressed by Ty. Although young he has a wealth of knowledge and patience befitting some one much older than he. The classes I tried that he taught were well thought out and you could tell a lot of preparation was involved. Sometimes in even the best of classes you can sort of tell the instructor just slap dashed put something together, which honestly happens to the best of us. What I find respectable about a good teacher are those that are still engaged and enthusiastic about what they are teaching. After all if you the teacher doesn't care, how can you get the students to? With Ty you don't have this worry. He was very respectful and caring toward his class in my experience. Furthermore his affable personality and cheerful demeanor was a nice refresher compared to the often overly meathead browski attitudes often found in BJJ and MMA gyms. Don't get me wrong sometimes I pull a Julian Lane and "JUST LET ME BANG BRO!" vibe when I train. For reference for those millennials and newbees who don't get what I am talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pul56RU6sSI But point is sometimes ya I just wanna go balls to the walls and train hard, but sometimes I just want to calmly learn these deadly bone crunching techniques from someone who isn't trying to alpha male hump me into submission. Like I am already belly up calm down. And with Ty I found that. He's a good dude, even better instructor, and the perfect example of why you never know who out there might mess you up. Nice guys like him with that sort of deadly skills are what being a true badass is really about. He has no ego either and is ready and willing to answer, teach, and show techniques without making everything into a pissing contest of masculinity like many...unfortunately... instructors I have met in the BJJ world. I rolled with him a bit and he was tapping me left and right faster than Gene Kelly on meth. Given I sort of suck at the old graaaplin, I blame this partially to the fact that I was overly tired from being incredibly handsome. But I am man enough to admit when I am bested. Fabulously looking while bested at that. Anyway if it is hard to hear me with his butt in my mouth, it's only because he truly is that good. I thoroughly enjoyed his class and his ability to breakdown complex movements into digestible and easily understood concepts for even the newbeeeeist of newbs. If you are looking for a place to train I would check this place out and definitely try to get a class with Ty. read more

Great Gym, Great Coaches and Great Training partners. I recently moved to Austin and decided to start taking BJJ classes. After researching and checking out a few different gyms in the Austin area, I decided to go with Aces because they had the best pricing, more classes available and everyone was very helpful and patient. I've been training over a month now and I am very happy with my decision. If you looking for a new club to join I highly recommend Aces. read more

First I would like to say it is a very sad day when you see the people who suppose to help you deter bullies become the TRUE BULLIES..!! There is no excuses they can make for their actions and I will point out that Aces Jiu Jitsu is known for its unethical financial practices after reading over quite a few posts in Yelp. I wish I had read these post beforehand then I would of avoided having my account garnished for services we have not been rendering. On July 3rd, 2018 I came into Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Burnet Rd. location, which is now closed (on August 1st) for financial reasons, however I informed the trainer by the name of James (I think) that my 8 year old son was being bullied and we was shopping around for a location for him to learn how to defend himself. The trainer offered for us to try a class immediately, so we stuck around to attend. Afterwards I felt like I was in a car dealership, he was VERY VERY pushy on getting us to sign an agreement. I restated to the trainer that my son does not live in Texas and that he lives in NYC so we cannot commit to any contracts, I want him to see if he likes it and if he does we will continue in the future when things work out. The trainer came back to me after asking to go speak to his supervisor that he will waive the cancellation fee and placed it on our contract that my son session ends on the 22nd of August. We trained at their location up to August 1st and was not able to continue because they were forced to move they said for financial reasons which breached our contract agreement. We were giving no heads up about this change of location and found out when we arrived at the Burnet location with a notice stamped on the front door. I could not afford to drive my son and I to a location that is another county away with work traffic because the kids classes started at 5:30pm. We tried two or three times because they already billed me an additional $235 for the month of August after we said we no longer wanted their service, but they remained pushy and asking for us to visit and try a class. For the sake of my son I tried but with traffic it took almost an hour to get to their new location. I spoke to the trainer who signed us up initially and told him that we cannot continue to come and remain a member because your location is too far plus my son leaves in a few weeks back to NYC. They promised to cancel OUR subscription immediately due to their location being too far from the original location. I even sent Aces Jiu Jitsu an email on August 31st to remind them not to bill me as we discussed and what was stated in the contract prior but however on September 7th after telling them to stop billing me I noticed I was charged an additional $235 dollars and now on October 2nd they unethically decided to bill me again for a service we have not been using since we stopped by the first week of August. That is a total of $705 for ZERO SERVICES RENDERED. Aces Jiu jitsu has shown me that they are truly DISHONEST and THIEVES as other previous members had pointed out in their posts. I have called in the past and they no longer answer my calls, and I emailed them and they have yet to reply back except for a day or two after August 31st where they replied "we needed a 10 day notice", which I gave them a 30+ day notice and during the initial sign up I gave a specific notice that we will cannot commit to a membership. I have taken legal action and filed 2 claims against Aces Jiu Jitsu for taken 3 deposits of $235 ($705) from me when they breached their contract by moving to a new location and not notifying me and other members ahead of time. I also reported Aces Jiu Jitsu to the Better Business Bureau and I encourage others to do the same. I will continue to report this company on any platform where others can see who they truly are until everyone is giving their money back and treated fairly. If we do nothing then BULLIES like these people will continue to stay in business and practice these foul tactics. Thank you. read more

These guys are honestly more like car salesmen. I've been doing martial arts for years and wanted to try the place out. After a phone call or 2 and explaining that I already enjoy bjj and didn't need a 1on1 or zoom session to see if I'd like it I couldn't help but feel like they didn't care about anything I had to say and were more worried about just getting my signature. It just left a bad taste in my mouth but the worst thing so far is a friend of mine who shall remain nameless started taking classes and competed. This person eneded up with zero coaches in his corner at the competition and showed zero support for him and his work. The owner apparently has some fraud charges as well and doesn't give a damn about students. I've heard from multiple sources that the culture is toxic and there is wayyyy too much asked of the coaches in regards to personal life and work. Honestly guys martial arts is about having respect for others and being a pillar to your community and the people in it. Zero leadership and bad morals here. read more

Unscrupulous tactics and about as much business acumen as Bernie Sanders running a lemonade stand. Aggressive sales tactics and unethical financial practices seem to be how they keep the lights on in one of the most dingy buildings in the neighbourhood (and it's a dive of a neighbourhood so that should tell you something!). After a high pressure sell, I signed a 12 month contract, however after attending 1 class I realised this wasn't for me. The classes downtown weren't in sync with my schedule as promised, and after a punchy $235 signing fee, plus an additional $146 for the month, I cancelled my membership after 1 class (within 2 weeks). Someone with an ounce of business savvy would appreciate that $380+ dollars for one class would be a fair trade, however they've attempted to charge me a second month despite me cancelling my contract after two weeks with the cheek of 'late fees' so I'm technically over $500 in the hole. One of the saving graces for me is due to their complete and utter stupidity, and how in an effort to not lose a couple of hundred bucks and part ways positively with former members, their aggressiveness in hounding people for cancellation fees has lead to so many people to leave reviews such as this, ironically costing them tens and thousands in the process from "would be" members now going elsewhere. Luckily for me, I'm emigrating countries and they don't have access to my account, so I wish them well with their late fees. read more

I would not recommend coming to Aces. They've drafted payments that they weren't supposed too blaming it on an internal glitch. They've continued to charge me even though I cancelled before I ever went in for a class. I've been charged for a Gi that I never received. Ty, who is an instructor there has repeatedly said he's sorry for the issues but yet their processing company is still charging me. I don't even live in Austin anymore and now they're trying to send me a bill for over $700. The lack of ethics in this place is shameful and I would absolutely recommend you look elsewhere. I've given them plenty of opportunities to contact me but they refuse to respond to phone calls and email. Right now I've sent the message I got from Ty about my cancellation to their processing company to show them that these are false charges. It's ridiculous how they've handled the situation with me, when I feel like they have a moral obligation to correct the problem instead of ignore it and continue to charge someone. read more

BEWARE: SHADY BUSINESS! THEY WILL TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU IF YOU GET INJURED! I can attest these guys don't care about their new members. They act like they do during their pressure-sell (expect this at the end of your first free session), but they just want to lock you into a contract and bill the s%&# out of you. You won't hear from them again until you show up. Anyhow, after being presented with a contract, I asked Coach Ty Strange whether I could get out without a penalty if I was injured and couldn't roll (fair question for someone pushing 40 years old); he assured me that I could, and with that, I signed up for a membership. I should have demanded that Coach Ty scribble that assurance on the paperwork, because as fate would have it, I got into a nasty bike accident requiring hospital treatment a few months later. After a CAT scan, my doctors said I could not get another concussion without risking serious permanent damage. I called and gave Aces Jiu Jitsu notice of the injury and thought that was that, based on the contract we made. They admitting to getting my notice, but instead of reaching out to me, they didn't respond for weeks and only called me after billing me for another cycle. When they did reach out, Coach James Shubert left me a voicemail claiming he "wanted to help me out," but then Aces billed me AGAIN for another cycle a few days later! We then got into a dispute over the charges, and while this was happening, THEY HAD THE FREAKING GALL TO BILL ME A THIRD TIME, all because I didn't abide by some particular cancellation process in the fine print of paperwork I was never given a copy of (!!!)---and STILL don't have despite demanding it twice! And now they want to charge me an additional $300 cancellation fee, in total breach of what we agreed to, again based on some fine print I cannot even consult! Oh yeah, they also never gave me my Gi, yet billed me $195 for that. But hey, they are willing to finally send me my Gi now! Nice guys, let me tell ya! Come to find out, their modus operandi is to not provide you with a copy of the paperwork you sign unless you demand one. Really, Coach James Shubert, their head coach, actually admitted that this is their business policy. If that's not a red flag, I don't know know what is. Takeaway: Go to another gym! Don't sign a contract with these shady dudes. And if you do make a deal with these guys, don't treat it like a gentleman's agreement, because, believe me, they won't. Assume that they will try to cheat you if something happens like you get a job in another city or get injured. And if you get an assurance or modification or anything from them before signing, make darn sure they put in writing in their paperwork, because they'll deny it later if there is anyway they can squeeze more money out of you. Also, demand a copy of any paperwork that you sign with them. Don't give them the opportunity to hold you to some fine print that you can't even consult. I'm having to sue these guys in JP Court sadly. Also reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. I can't even remember the last negative review I gave. It's not my style. But these guys deserve it. read more

Having seen some of the negative reviews, I've decided to leave a review that will show the entire picture for Aces Jiu Jitsu Club! That being said, i'll try to address some of the negative and positive reviews! Sales: Some negative reviews have addressed sales being an issue with them. Like any other business, AJJC is about sales BUT they are also about community. No business is going to thrive without sales. That being said, the coaches will take you through all the options for what fits best for you. They will even go above and beyond and take time to tailor a program specific to your goals. For some people that want things as cheap or free as possible with no work--this is not the place for you. This is for the people that are wanting to learn and train! If you come in wishy washy and not wanting to commit or even what you want from AJJC then you may think the coaches are attempting to pressure you to sign up when they are in fact just trying to help you commit to your goals. Aces even actually gives you the option to cancel if something comes up. If you sign up month-to-month, 6 month or year period--you always have the option to cancel. This is due to the fact that Aces is understandable and gets that stuff happens in life. Technique/Classes: If you look through all the reviews, you will realize everyone says the technique here is great--that is not giving it enough credit. The classes are amazing and the coaches will show you how each move is performed and even help you if you have additional questions. That being said, Aces is more of a big family than a gym/club. All the members come together and help one another with becoming better in BJJ/Kickboxing/Muay Thai or Self defense. Members and coaches are personable, helpful, kind and patient. Last but not least, this place has one of the most flexible schedules i've seen. AJJC is open everyday and classes start anywhere from 6am and the club does not close down until 930-10pm. Other: I am personally signed up for the unlimited classes which means I am able to train in any of the classes that are offered. This allows for even more flexibility with my chaotic schedule. Last but not least, training here will kick you butt every day. You will leave Aces sweating and exhausted but also happy. Come on in and learn what Aces is all about!!! :) read more

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club - AJJC is a community and a family! - Martial Arts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Their aggressive and greedy sales tactics have already been revealed by many reviewers here, but let me give you a brief summary for you to quickly get an idea of this place. - They'll push you hard for signing up for a 12-month membership. If you do so on the first day, the one-time registration fee gets down to $95 from $295. I wouldn't have any problem with this in general, but they overly leverage it to urge you to commit to an annual contract. - On the 1-year contract, monthly dues are $135(just for the first 40-50 minutes of each session) with an optional $50 for the remaining time for advanced Muay Thai training. This is the greediest of all of their sales tactics - there is no martial arts gym that charges you multiple fees for an hour class. In addition, if you want to take another class(ex: BJJ in addition to Kickboxing), you have to pay additional fees. This is not common at all. Most gyms allow you to take multiple classes at no additional cost. - When you're signing up, they tenaciously ask you to write down your contribution to the gym that doesn't have to be monetary. This made me very uncomfortable because their persistent attempts didn't stop even after I'd discouraged them by saying I'd think about it. All of these are consistent with Nicole's(a former employee) comment about their inability to properly handle finances. Of all of the given above, I am shocked mostly by their dishonesty. I signed up on 6/20/18(the first day) for a one-year membership because the Burnet location was close enough for me to go daily. Starting around mid- or early July, their rotating coaches system stopped and only one kickboxing coach started to coach throughout the week. Also, I noticed a clear reduction of trainees(often a total of 2 including me in a session). Then, they closed out shortly(I found out on 08/01). When I called them to get more details, they told me that they had sent out an email to notify of the closure, but I couldn't find any email from them in any of my email boxes(trash/junk/etc.). Since their other locations are too far for me that I didn't want to lose too much of my time driving on daily trips and the closure was an unilateral decision and left me with no choice, but other locations/schedules which are too inconvenient for me, I asked them to cancel my membership without the cancellation fee. But they replied to my request with a set of irrelevant justifications that a plethora of their coaches have travelled for 30 minutes and upwards of an hour(therefore, I should be okay with travel for comparable amounts?), they had to close due to increasing rents, and the Pflugerville location is only 10 minutes away. About the time, it's in fact more than 10 minutes(you can verify using Google Maps), but let's say it's just 10 more minutes. Then, it'd take 10 more minutes to return. Therefore, even if their 10 more minute claim is true, I automatically lose 20 minutes daily. Realistically, that'd be 40 minutes daily considering traffic during that times in Austin. Most importantly, the closure was likely in progress when I signed up given that they started to withdraw all coaches except one just a couple of weeks after I joined - I don't think it'd take that short amount of time to make such an important business decision. At least, they should have been upfront about the possiblity of closure or relating circumstances, then I wouldn't have joined the gym. After their first reply, I just asked them to cancel my membership with that $300 because I didn't want to waste my time dealing with this sort of business of dishonesty. In short, they collected $530($95+$135+$300) from me within less than 2 months. Last, but not least, they gave me a copy of my membership agreement after the cancellation which I also think uncommon and nonsense. read more

As a former employee of Mikal Abdullah (owner of Aces), I was flabbergasted by his level of unprofessionalism. When I approached him about concerns I had, he took it upon himself to place the blame on me for his own mistakes (ex: late checks). His tempter and inability to accept fault, on top of his need to belittle people was too much to tolerate as an employee. As I am still waiting on my last check which is a month overdue, I would advise people to not work for/attend this gym because of Mr. Abdullah's inability to handle his finances correctly. Overall, my experience with Mr. Abdullah is by far the worst experience of my career. I would advise Mr. Abdullah to learn how to treat people with the same respect that he demands from his employees. read more

If I could give 0. That would have been. I looked up at the advertisement on facebook for 1 month free trial and I signed up for it. After that once i went to class the Coach was busy taking phone calls. I was fine with it but after that he taught me one technique and then brought up all the papers to sign the agreement for 12 months. I was shocked, i did not wanted to be rude. I explained him that I need to discuss with my husband or I need to think about the monthly fee and I was not yet even sure this is what i wish to do. But the sales pitch did not end. They continue to pressurize me. If they are so confident on the classes they give they should let the person choose the classes at it will. Now i don't wish to go but they are unwilling to return my money. The person said we are running a business and we cannot return money, u signed up an agreement. read more

3 1/2 Stars. I recommend attending classes at Aces. Smaller classes during the day. Take pictures of your contract. Pros: - coaches are patient, personable and want to help you learn - other participants are nice - class schedule - reasonable price Cons: - lack of space during busy times/classes - too much emphasis on up-selling extras - while you will revisit each technique, there is not enough time to practice one before another is introduced - not allowed to have a copy of your membership contract; supposedly it cannot leave the club; how is that legal? read more

Besides their fantastic marketing videos online, this gym is a lot of fun and challenging at the same time. I am hooked after my first class. Great schedule as well. Highly highly recommend. read more

Coach Mikal Abdullah's philosophy for training in jujitsu encompasses not only the physical but also the mental attributes to a successful practice Coach Ty was extremely professional and thorough... And Sam at the front desk was amazing with communication, info and hospitality - if you are serious about training with the best in Austin - look no further read more

Best place in Austin hands down. All the coaches are awesome (especially coach Ty). No matter what your goal is they help everyone, I can't recommend them enough. I've brought all my friends and family that are remotely interested and all have loved it. read more

Focus on improving the club to the point people never want to leave. Not fine printing with high cancellation fees, auto renewals, and year long contracts (not pay per month/or by class) so that people CAN'T leave. People get injured, move, or just don't like the creepy coaches at Aces, and should be able to stop when they want. Also, get a better help desk. Not someone that assumes that I don't know how to spell jiu jitsu (would he have mentioned it if it was a male on the phone? I don't like to assume). Save your money and the trouble. I wish I had. read more

Fun environment and accepting people. People are on here complaining about them being pushy, but they have to make a sale to keep their gym open. If you're mad that they're trying to get you to join, then sorry. It's a business that wants to stay open in a competitive market. That being said, I couldn't afford the class after seeing the price so I worked it out and thanked them and left. Nothing bad about it. read more

I have found such a profound improvement in my confidence, health, fitness, strength, and overall life that I also enrolled my wife and daughter! We all love it. I am 5'3" and prior to training with Coach Mikal and Aces, I had never learned any self defense and always felt inferior on a subconscious level (that's not fun to write or say) but it is AMAZING to write or say that that is a feeling of the past. Aces has taught me to embrace competition and live life more completely! I have also notice my breathing has dramatically changed (I used to be a "mouth breather" and now I train in the club in a way that keeps me strong so that in my day to day life I also notice my breathing is more powerful). If you aren't aware of the power of breathe, check out this infographic in this article" "How Changing Your Breathing Can Change Your Life" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/09/breathing-health_n_3696302.html) Another shift has been in my posture and my gait (walk) to such an extent that my friends and relatives are commenting about it, regularly. I would have NEVER thought I'd be saying that I'm becoming inspired to compete in a tournament but the sense of camaraderie and family at Aces is lighting a fire that I'm not sure I'll be able to extinguish (even if I wanted to). I'm inspired to represent my club and take my game to higher and higher levels. I could go on and on about the amazing transformation that is occurring for me but another thing I've learned at Aces is to know when to stop... So, I'll leave you with this: The most powerful thing about Coach Mikal is what he cares about MOST: He wants what you learn on the mat, to be lessons and wisdom that you generalize and apply to ALL AREAS of your life... Imagine your studies, your relationships, your emotions, your friendships, your confidence, your career path, and your moment to moment experience all improving from coming to play with your extended family a few times a week! See you on the mats! read more