Had a friend recommend this academy to me. As someone fairly new to BJJ, this is a great academy to learn. The higher belts are all welcoming and incredibly instructional. They'll still smash you when you roll, but they'll let you work in various positions and learn. Technique instruction is also solid and the coach provides a lot of feedback during drilling. Would definitely recommend this academy to anyone in the Austin area read more

Best gym in Austin. Laid back, friendly, and a very technical room. Great kids program as well.

I came to visit Austin from California on business. So I looked for an academy near my hotel. And, luckily this school was not to far. The people here were very welcoming, and made me feel right at home. Professor Jose is good people and teaches great Jiu jitsu. There are some solid people at this gym. read more

Paragon Jiu Jitsu Academy - Paragon Austin - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Austin, Texas

I alway try to visit local BJJ academies when I travel. Being a higher rank this can sometimes be an issue as some people want to test the new guy. That was not my experience at all at Paragon. They had great communication when I reached out about visiting and everyone there was welcoming and respectful. I had some really tough rolls with their guys and learned several details I will definitely use from the instructor. If you are looking for a traditional BJJ academy that is welcoming, professional and clean, this is the place for you! read more

Best place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Austin! Great instructors and a really fun atmosphere. Everyone here is very warming and willing to teach each other. All egos left at the door! They offer a week of free training. Another plus is that they have both men and women's showers! read more

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I am thoroughly impressed with the coaches at Paragon. My son has been a student now for two months, and the changes I've been in his personality have been amazing. This once shy kid is now a social butterfly. He's much more active, healthy and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is all he talks about. I cannot thank Coach Darrin and Coach Jose for the hard work and encouragement they give each kid. Any parent is wise to enroll their child into Paragon's program :) As for me, I'll be trying out their kickboxing class very soon. Here's hoping it's kicks my butt back into supreme shape! read more

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I came for a drop in and everyone was super friendly. Had some great rolls and got lots of helpful feedback. Super clean academy. Would love to train here again when I'm in town! read more

I stopped in as a visitor during my trip in Austin and I'm glad I did. Their were excellent hosts, I enjoyed the format, got a great workout, and learned a solid technique. Hoping to be able to return one day in the future. read more

Paragon has been great! I started with no previous BJJ or martial arts background and the trainers and community there really make every effort to welcome you. Trying to learn a martial art as a fresh white belt can seem overwhelming but I found everyone at paragon to be really helpful in explaining the basic during technique instruction and sparring matches. They have morning, midday, and evening classes so even with an erratic work schedule I was always able to find sessions to fit into my week. Membership is per month as well, not a yearly contract. You can borrow a Gi from them until you acquire your own if you are new. read more

We have looked everywhere for Jujitsu for our son. We visited alot of places that promised to "turn your son into a man" - um...he was 6 at the time. Some of the places we visited had the coaches yelling and intimidating the children. My son is very sweet and shy- we wanted him to learn to protect himself, and he's the last one to have obedience issues. With that said, we LOVE LOVE LOVE the coaches at Paragon. They are very passionate about teaching the children and are very patient. My son is slowly coming out of his shell and really enjoys the classes. The classes are also very well split between warm ups, instructions, and a game at the end. Perfect for these short attention span kids. When my little girl is 4, we will definitely be signing her up- we are in for the long haul :-) read more

After training at a different place for a few years after I moved to Austin I made the switch in 2011 and haven't looked back since. This is a place with exceptional instructors with focus and emphasis on good technique and hard work. Definitely worth the money that you pay for monthly dues! If you already training in bjj and looking for a different place to train or thinking about getting started then definitely give paragon a try! read more

Paragon Jiu Jitsu Academy - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Austin, Texas

Paragon is my go-to gym for training in Austin. There are a lot of good bjj schools in Austin and I always suggest people try them out to see which one fits you best, but I always put Paragon at the top of my list of places to check out. I'm lucky to have been exposed to world-class jiu-jitsu all over the world- I lived for 7 years in Brazil and have visited gyms in the USA, Europe and Asia. Paragon ticks all the boxes- it has the perfect combination of legit jiu-jitsu and a great vibe. Everybody is friendly and the training is solid. Robert and Jose are really invested in everybody who comes in and they invest a lot into the development of their students by always staying up to date with technical innovations, encouraging them to compete and even bringing in guest instructors for seminars. read more

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Visiting from out of town, I dropped in to Paragon's 11:30 BJJ class yesterday for a class led by Coach Jose, one of the school's brown belts. I travel somewhat frequently for work, so finding a school to drop in at becomes important to keep my training moving forward. The class I attended focused on a tight arm lock progression with plenty of time to drill each version. We ended with half an hour of sparring. I was welcomed by each student in the school, and each of them was a good partner to roll with. I will definitely return to Paragon when I visit Austin again! read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable trainers! Patient and understanding with newbies. Couldn't be happier with Paragon.

Visiting Austin from NYC and was looking for a jiu jitsu school to visit. Found Paragon and stopped by for an afternoon class. Great bunch of people there, solid teaching and rolls, and spacious, clean facility. Very welcoming and will be back next time I'm in Austin. Highly recommended! read more

Paragon is a phenomenal place to train. Great community, very solid instruction, and a welcoming and kind attitude towards visitors. I wish I had more time to spend with this crew. read more

I dropped in for a fundamentals class as I'm in town for a few days from Chicago. I'm so fortunate to have come across Paragon. Coach Robert and all of his students were very welcoming; they made me feel at home. Our class was rigorous and easily one of the most challenging classes I've taken to date. I would sign up in a heartbeat if I ever move to Austin. Thanks for having me, I hope to come train in the future! read more

Very nice looking and clean training facility fully equipped with cardio machines, weights, clean mat space, heavy bags, etc, AND men & women's changing and showering rooms. I went there for the free boot camp class and was impressed by the facility and the experience of the instructor. I particularly appreciated TJ's emphasis on form, and making the various exercises relevant to whatever sports you're into. I can't wait for the next session! If you're in South Austin, definitely go check it out! read more

I had a business trip to Austin and reached out to Paragon BJJ Austin about dropping in for a class. Robert Dembeck, the owner, answered the phone and was very friendly. He immediately invited me to come train. The next day, I attended the noon class (which Robert was teaching) and was impressed with the techniques he had to show. The school has a positive vibe and his students were all very respectful. I felt safe and welcomed. I travel all over the country and train BJJ wherever I go. I must say that Paragon BJJ Austin is one of the best academies I've trained at. After class, Robert took extra time to help me with my game and gave me all sorts of tips. I was blown away with his kindness and willingness to share his knowledge. If this is how he treats visitors, his students are very lucky! I can't recommend Paragon BJJ Austin enough. If you are in the Austin area, this is a great place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a knowledageble instructor in a fun, safe, and clean environemnt. read more

I have to leave a review for this place...my son have tried a different JJ school and it didn't work out. Fortunately, we found Paragon and I am extremely satisfied with coach Jose and coach Robert. This place offers a great environment for kids and they are extremely good with the little ones...My son is so excited to go to his JJ class twice a week and I am happy I found this place! read more

Fantastic gym. I've trained at 3-4 gyms over my jiu jitsu career and this one takes the cake. Coach Jose and coach Robert are both incredible teachers. Everyone here is very respectful and there to learn. I'm not an expert by any means but I noticed at least 4-5 black belts train here regularly along with tons of purple and brown. Their pricing is reasonable and there's no hard sales pitch like some gyms. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Love this place! This is the first "workout" I have ever done that I am actually excited about. The instructors and the other members are all so friendly and ready to help whenever needed. I never feel judged or out of place even though I have never done anything like this before. read more

Great bunch of guys! My friend and I went in for a trial class recently and we both had a blast! I have a little less than 1 year of experience and it was my friends first class. Everybody was willing to take time out of their roll to teach my friend some basic Jiu Jitsu moves. The higher belts offered me an intense roll and were willing to point out some tips and tricks that would help my game. read more

Great place to train! The instructors are very knowledgeable. Everyone's very friendly, and wants to work together to become even better at jujitsu. Clean facility and showers. I'd recommend Paragon without hesitation to anyone in Austin who is interested in training in jujitsu, and doing so in a place that's welcoming, team-oriented, and easy going while seeking to excel. read more

Was working out of town and I decided to train . Called the gym and talked to Robert who said the doors are open to train. Everyone is very Friendly with an inviting environment. Great instructors! Would definitely visit again! read more

Top notch bjj instruction, plus judo mma and wrestling from elite instructors. Free week too.

Great people all around. Good selections of classes and times, lots of mat space, highly qualified instruction. Highly recommended

This is my second time visiting Paragon while I was in Austin. These guys are so hospitable and welcoming, including the students. Their are lions in this school as well and I enjoyed rolling with all the advanced students! I took the advanced class and enjoyed the format as it is similar to my BJJ school's format in New York. 1. Warm up 2. drilling 3. instruction 4. drilling 5. sparring. Seems like they like to push cardio here, which I think is great to get into the fight mindset for competitions. Of course, you have the option to sit out of rolling sessions, if it becomes too much for you. Mind you, I am only referring to my experience in the advanced classes and not the fundamentals classes. The format and intensity may be different in the fundamentals classes. The friendliness/great instruction and emphasis on live sparring keeps me coming back. Also, it was pretty cool and an honor to get a welcome to the school by having the black belt teachers ask me to roll! read more

Nice clean and sleek gym. Staff is very knowledgeable and experienced, making every class challenging as well as satisfying! Location is great. I highly recommend it! read more

I went to a few gyms in Austin while visiting for work. Paragon was the one that stood out most to me. The guys all had great technique and they were all very serious about training. I would for sure come back here whenever I visit Austin again. The owner Robert was one of the nicest people I've met. The class size was pretty big as well. I really enjoyed training here! read more

If you are looking for a great place to train in Austin, this is it. While visiting Austin for a conference we wanted to get some jiu jitsu training in and decided to try out Paragon because some of our training partners back home had trained with one of Paragon's instructors. When walking into the gym the owner was immediately very welcoming and showed us around when we told him we were visiting and were looking to get some training in. The other students were also very nice so we felt right at home. The training itself was very good with high quality instruction. Rolling with the other students was also great! Hard work but everyone is very respectful, no egos and clearly the idea is that everyone is there to help each other get better. Right after class the mats were cleaned, so you know every time you come in you get to work out on clean mats. We couldn't get enough and came back 3 days in a row. That's how much we liked the place. read more

A BJJ purist gym. I am not a member, but every time I've gotten a chance to roll here everyone has been awesome. Great community.

I was in Austin, TX for work and I had the opportunity to drop in for a No-Gi class at Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Austin. The facility was great and the students and instructors were welcoming and friendly. I had the opportunity to roll with several students and instructor Mike Harmon and they all used great control and technique in sparring. Mike even offered to let me borrow a spare Gi to take the next class. I would recommend this gym to anyone in Austin looking to train jiu-jitsu, try something new, or just meet good people. read more

I was traveling to Austin for work and was looking for a BJJ school in which I could train during my stay. I travel a lot and finding a decent school being unfamiliar to the area is pretty nerve wracking. Between excessive mat fees and strange school cultures, you never know what you're going to get. Paragon surpassed all my expectations. The owner did not charge me a mat fee...he just wanted me to have good training. When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality shown by Robert. As a female, especially, walking into a new academy can be intimidating. He quickly showed me to the changing area and I was quickly on the mat for class. The instruction was great and the students made me feel so welcome. I have not had this experience at any other school where I have travelled. When I return to Austin, I will definitely come back. Thank you again Robert and to the students of Paragon for the wonderful experience! read more

One of the nicest mma gyms I've ever trained at! Lots of different skill levels to learn from. If you're looking to get in shape, find a competition team, learn martial arts, or just pick up a new hobby this is the place to be. You will make lots of new friends and the coaches show genuine concern when helping you. After class they almost always have yummy orange Gatorade to help quench your thirst!! read more

If you are new to BJJ or very experienced Paragon is a great place to be. They offer a week free and have the nicest facilities I have seen. There are showers in the women's and men's locker rooms for convenience and they offer pretty much everything you could want. BJJ with three black belts, Judo with a third degree black belt, wrestling with CJ Ortega, and kickboxing with Nick "the ghost" Gonzales. In the end all you have to do is come in and see for yourself and a week free really helps. read more

I've trained a lot of places across the US and Paragon Austin is one of the best. They have a good focused program with qualified instructors. People in the class were welcoming and positive. The prices are fair and the facilities are clean. read more

I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to do a drop-in in Austin. I came in twice while staying in Austin during a trip, and had a great time. I meant to check out another academy my second day in Austin, but the vibe here was so friendly, that I just came back a second time. Jose showed some really cool guard passes that I've worked into my game, and I got a ton of rolls in. Couldn't be happier with the experience. read more

I travel a lot and am always looking for places to train while on the road. A friend-of-a-friend recommended Paragon during a recent trip to Austin, and I have been thanking him ever since. The owner and coach Robert was very helpful getting me set up, and took a moment before class to introduce me to the group (nice touch). The lunch time class had around 16 people in it, and there was a range from white to brown belts. The warm up was pretty standard (jogging, bear crawls, shrimping, squats, push ups, etc.), then we moved on to techniques. We worked on some half-guard, and I really liked Robert's approach. He started off with some very basic moves, and gradually progressed to much more advanced ones - and all in the space of 1/2 hour. While drilling, Robert gave a lot of individualized attention which was important as I got stuck a couple of times. Then, it was time to roll, and I had partners the full range of the room (white to brown belt). The rounds were solid, and I was able to get some really good training. I had a great time, was able to train hard (without killing myself), Robert was extremely helpful, and his students were very welcoming. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Austin! read more

I spent many years searching for the perfect gym to train martial arts in Austin and from day one I knew Paragon was that place. I am a woman who takes training seriously, and I was immediately made to feel welcome by the owner, coaches, and other students at Paragon. This was very different from my experiences at other gyms where the training either was not up to par with my standards of training or I was not taken seriously or treated respectfully as a woman walking into a martial arts gym. I take kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling classes, and my 7-year old daughter takes kid's BJJ. The instructors are all extremely talented and technical in their respective sports as well as excellent teachers for all levels of training. I walked into the gym knowing nothing about BJJ and my coaches and teammates have all worked with me to help me learn from scratch. The kid's classes are wonderful and have served to give my daughter confidence, a new way to be physically active, and of course a means of having fun! Training is taken seriously here, but my instructors and teammates accomodate for all levels. I have never been treated with anything other than the utmost respect by my male team mates at Paragon. Once again, this is so different from my experiences at gyms in general, where I usually feel as if I am some kind of main attraction to the male members. Paragon is also kept spic 'N span clean, which is very important considering the kinds of things that can grow on surfaces in gyms. I absolutely love Paragon, so thank you Paragon for being a great place to train! read more