I have experiences with other gyms, both as 'home' gyms and as a visitor. My focus is on Gi…read morejiu-jitsu and while the schedule here is geared more towards the No-gi side, the quality of instruction is very high. The classes I've attended the most are the morning classes Professor Davis definitely has a lot of high level moves and concepts but breaks it down so that it's scaffolded to all levels. He's literally said 'you can stop here if you're comfortable.' He's also very accessible, both as an instructor and just as a human being. There isn't a rigid formality here so if you have a question or are frankly, lost like I frequently am you can just stop and ask for help without being afraid of being 'that guy.' I had to pause due to surgery/recuperating and it was as easy pausing my billing and being told if I needed more time to just let them know. I'm looking forward to get back on the mats and start training again-where I'm definitely going to have to ask a lot of questions.

My son was interested in jiu-jitsu, so we went to Brazilian Fight Factory (BFF) and signed him up…read morefor what was explained to me as a six-month series of classes. Unfortunately, what followed was a frustrating experience involving billing issues, poor communication, and a complete lack of consideration for the customer. During the first month, I was charged an additional $238 outside of what I understood to be the contract. I complained, and the money was ultimately returned to me through Venmo. Looking back, that should have been my first red flag. My son initially enjoyed the classes, but he was one of the only older kids in his class. I would not recommend this gym for children over 8 and under 14 based on our experience with the age mix and instruction. He also became increasingly uncomfortable with being regularly paired with girls. Jiu-jitsu necessarily involves close physical contact and being in another person's personal space, and this became a genuine concern for my son. I raised this concern directly with BFF's administrative representative, Ani, as well as the coach. I was told that my son was not yet big enough for the general class. I communicated to both of them that we intended to stop attending because the program was no longer comfortable or appropriate for him. I was perfectly willing to honor what I understood to be the six-month agreement. In fact, I accepted paying the sixth month even though my son attended zero classes during that month. I did not ask for a refund or an exception. I believed in honoring an agreement in good faith, and BFF therefore received $238 for a month in which it provided no services to my son because the gym could not comfortably accommodate him. Then I discovered the billing had continued. When I reviewed my credit card statement, I found that I had been charged for three additional months, totaling another $714, despite my having already had two conversations with the administrative representative about ceasing classes. At no point during those conversations was I told that I needed to submit a separate written cancellation request in order to prevent continued billing. When I escalated the issue to the owner, rather than taking responsibility for the failure of his employees to clearly communicate the cancellation procedure, he was adamant about enforcing what I consider a grossly disproportionate financial burden on the customer--leaving me out over $900 for services my son did not receive. What is particularly troubling is that the owner chose to hide behind a contract and cancellation procedure that I was not furnished a copy of, rather than recognizing that I had clearly communicated my intention to discontinue the classes to two employees and had already willingly paid for a month of unused services in good faith. My experience with BFF has left me with serious concerns about its billing practices, customer communication, and the way management treats customers when there is a dispute. If you choose to do business with Brazilian Fight Factory, I strongly recommend reviewing every charge on your credit card and getting every cancellation instruction in writing. Do not assume that telling their staff you are discontinuing classes is sufficient. Get confirmation of the cancellation procedure and documentation of the cancellation.

Great community of people. The leadership team sets a good standard of how to treat everyone who…read morewalks into the dojo. Each person I've encountered has been welcoming and seems to genuinely care about others. This makes sense given the entire ethos of the martial art is focused minimizing harm to achieve resolution/ harmony. The dojo and its members do a great job of embodying this spirit. I reached out via email asking to learn more about the dojo. I was promptly encouraged to stop by for a class to watch. Beginner classes are currently on Wednesday nights at 6pm, and from my understanding, anyone is welcome given advance notice. A general rule seems to be that your first class is free to participate in, and you are welcome to watch a few classes for free too. From there, the membership is rather affordable, especially given the class options. The Wednesday night classes are the best place to start, however I've attended classes at all different times since I've started. It's my understanding the dojo has become more organized following Covid. The website was updated, payments and signups were transitioned to a new system, and email contact has become consistent.

I over all didn't have a terrible experience. I do reccomend that having someone training MMA needs…read moreto be kept away from ACC students and women even if he is also an ACC student. It's not necessary to get bruises from your opponent. I was bruised badly and one of my friends took a hit from him that made her bite her tongue and painfully compress an impacted wisdom tooth. That is crap calling injury monkey bites. The sob needs his head stuck through the sheet rock. Aikido was interesting but I witnessed the instructor in a hateful act when a former student stopped by. If you get injured by the MMA guy from ACC please go to the dean with it. Sparring shouldn't be cheap shots taken on women students and ACC has other options if they looked hard enough.

Great teachers and friendly environment! Professor Rafael was skillful and helped my girls learn…read moreself defense and feel empowered.

Very Reasonably priced compared to other schools in the area. The kids program has a truly gifted…read morecoach. Professor Jojo is amazing with kids. High level adult instruction and training partners as well. The Best bjj school in austin for your hard earned money.

We have really had a good experience here. The teachers are warm and enthusiastic and want the kids…read moreto succeed. They give each student attention and encouragement. I've seen a change in my son since he started. He seems much more confident. The space also couldn't be any nicer. They start wrestling day one, so they get to experience jiu-jitsu right away. Honestly if I had a better spine I'd totally want to take classes here. It looks really fun.

Our son went in for a one day free trial. We joined in on the 10am home school kids group…read more Professor Alex was great at instruction and went over a couple of different moves. My son blended in well and enjoyed rolling with the well trained students. We talked them into allowing him to join the evening youth comp class. Professor Philipe ran that class and runs it efficiently. Its for sure was advanced techniques that we've been wanting to learn. After class my son was acknowledged for doing well and was invited back for the rest of the week! My son was so excited to go back every day... especially Saturday for open mat.

Whether you're interested in exploring capoeira, getting into shape, pushing your limits or just…read moredoing something different, this is the place to go. A fun and healthy way to exercise while experiencing culture and tradition. This environment is VERY kid friendly! The programs for children are great for early development in motor, physical, and social skills. The instructor is welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable. He makes the classes fun for both kids and adults.

We dont have enough good things to say about Alex at North Austin Capoeira. Our daughter looks…read moreforward to going every week and she is always happy there. She has been going for a year now and wants to continue for many more. We highly recommend North Austin Capoeira!

This place changed my life. I came to this gym looking for high level mixed martial arts training…read moreand I found that and more. Ive been going to this place for years and getting to know Frank Ben was life changing for me, he taught me more than just fighting, he showed me a way of life that helped me evolve into a better person. Since joining I have successfully competed in MMA fights, Jiujitsu tournaments and real life scenarios that saved my life on the street. Franks curriculum is like no other and IFA Academy is a place that has become my second home.

Lovely! Came for…read morethe Mixed Martial Arts curriculum with a focus in wrestling and boxing, stayed for the people. I spend most of my free time at IFA right now, and can't think of a better place to do so. Lotta new friends with good knowledge on kicking ass. Everyone has a spare moment for you and a generous drilling attitude. Started with grappling, added striking and MMA, and now I'm in the Combat Conditioning class. Love each. The conditioning is a great send off into the weekend. Incorporates compound movements and yoga, which I appreciate. Solid spot.

Our 4 and 5 year old have been in the Kids BJJ program for the past 4 months…read more The coaches are phenomenal and teach appreciation for the sport and discipline. It has been our favorite activity for the kids. Our daughter and son both enjoy coming to class. Would recommend this training program for any parents considering an early kids training program. We attached a pic from yesterday's Halloween party. Coach Mario and team have our highest recommendation!

Who wouldn't want to train with a three time world champion? Going anywhere else is, in my opinion,…read morenot getting an instructor with adequate experience. His mats are always clean, and I felt extremely welcomed by all the students and Mario my first day there! Top notch BJJ, MMA and Judo instruction here, without a doubt, and I tried a lot of Bjj places before picking this one, highly recommended! Best BJJ in North Austin without a doubt!

Over the last year of learning jiu jitsu at this gym, my kids and I have grown tremendously in our…read moreskill, fitness, mental well-being, and made friends with some amazing people. Gym - the mats are very clean and everyone is very methodical about being clean for others. Instructors - incredible instruction from a host of black belts who are humble, knowledgeable, and wanting to share the benefits of BJJ with anyone who wants to learn. Each has a different teaching style and experiences but all with the same goal helping others get better. Classmates and community - this is a gym of hard working people who are putting in the work to become a better version of themselves. Humble, intentional, focused and fun is the vibe in the classes. It's very welcoming to newcomers with free beginners classes. Kids - my kids have been attending and they have enjoyed learning how to move their bodies, have learned self discipline, and focus. They also have gained a confidence in knowing how to protect themselves. The coaching for the kids is professional and fun.

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!