Unexpected fee after cancellation + refund refused…read more We enrolled our son, Talen, at Johns Gym in Austin and withdrew/cancelled his membership in April as a result of a blood clot and condition that does not allow him to box anymore. After the cancellation, we were still charged an additional fee. We contacted the gym right away to request a refund, but we were told we missed the reimbursement/refund window, so a refund would not be provided. I understand businesses have policies, but this felt frustrating and unfair given that we had already withdrawn him. I'm leaving this review so other families clearly understand the billing and refund timelines before signing up. I'd appreciate the gym revisiting this situation and making it right.

Nice gym but more geared towards the kids. I think it's great my son is now 28 and he stated…read moreboxing @ 8.

I've visited Cornerstone quite a bit when I was staying with my friend who trains here. Miguel is…read morethe owner and head instructor and let me come train here whenever I was in town. They offer a free week of training to anyone regardless of experience, both of which is rare; it's rare for that length of time and it's only offered to new people. On top of that, the Open Mats on Saturday are free to all. An interesting quirk here is that the classes aren't divided into Gi/No-Gi classes. Miguel's approach is that everyone should be proficient in both so there's a weekly rotation between Gi and No-Gi which goes towards being well-rounded. I usually stick with Gi classes but by coming here I couldn't 'hide out' in my pajamas. What's more I know for a fact that Professor Miguel has always been willing to help out his students life situation he'll find a way to keep his students training.

Just dropped in for a session at Cornerstone. Everyone was super friendly and the training was…read moregood. I definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to train regardless of skill level. The coach Miguel embodies the spirit of Brazilian jiu jitsu ossss

We've been part of the Soulfighter Family for a little over a year now. From the moment we first…read morereached out, to now solidly being a SF family, it has been a predictably safe and challenging growth journey led by Professor Bruno Guimaraes. The facility is always clean and has a great play area for toddlers. The instruction is top notch and whether you're there for yourself or for your kids, you will be walking into an environment that is respectful, safe, and professional. Your kids will become part of a program that thrives on values we all embrace and want for our society: Honor, courage, respect, discipline, and attention. Professor Bruno has set a culture that does not tolerate poor behavior and encourages everyone to be their best selves. Accountability among all students is exercised and the coaches reflect the principles for all. Further, Professor Bruno leads the way by always being there for our team, week in and week out, traveling to tournaments and helping everyone succeed. His dedication to us is nothing short of remarkable. On a personal level, as an adult student and novice competitor, I have made a number of close friends during the past year. My experience here has helped me get in significantly better physical shape, optimize my diet and lifestyle, and release stress. I can't wait to see where the journey will take us as a family and hope that you will give Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a try under Professor Bruno. You won't regret it.

From the owner: We teach the AUTHENTIC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Lineage, for child 4 years old and above,…read moreTeenagers, Adults in separate group classes, we also teach special need child in a one on one class.

I made the mistake of not doing any research or reading reviews before joining William Vandry's BJJ…read moregym. Just a few minutes reading some past reviews (see below) could have saved me time, money, and peace. I'm not surprised he has the worst reviews of any BJJ school in Austin. I am writing this review as someone who has been a student and has attended his evening classes 2-3 per week for the last 9 months. On the positive side, (I am a beginner in BJJ) but I do believe that William is extremely experienced and skilled in BJJ and has a wealth of knowledge to give students wanting to learn. He's probably ideal for black belts. In almost a year of going, I only met a few of the guys on his website photos. I have met many who left now. The guys I met were a really good group of guys. In fact I learned mostly from them - Ian, Tony, Markus, Clem, Ben, and Nan. I'm super grateful to have met them and will miss them. They are an older, wiser, humble, and patient bunch - almost all are black belts. William keeps safety a priority and with likeminded students I felt safe there. I believe William has learned from past criticisms and keeps the gym fairly clean. William conflates his mastery of BJJ with his expertise in all other disciplines. He is compelled to pontificate on everything. It is very common to hear him wax (not so eloquently) on any random subject for at least 15-20 minutes of an hour class. HE WILL NEVER START A CLASS ON TIME. To be fair, he will always go over on time. I think he understands that starting late and hearing him talk about random things other than BJJ takes at least a half hour or more of his instruction and rolling. William is a large man but that pails in comparison to his ego. His regular rants are negative and belittling of all areas of life. He thinks he knows more than doctors but has never been to medical school. He knows more than lawyers but has never been to law school. He knows more than politicians, pastors, Wall Street, pharma, the media, Universities, and other gyms. I will miss rolling with his students but will not miss his toxic environment of negativity and criticisms. While William is strong in stature, he is equally fragile in character. When you go to his gym he is god and the ultimate judge of everything. If you are not a yes man, you will find it hard to fit into his cult. (And yes he has bizarre thoughts on religion and theology too) Again, I am writing this review so that no one else loses their time, money, and peace. Consider yourself warned.

UPDATE: Business manager had responded with false information. My review was 11 years ago. The…read morebusiness manager recently responded with a story about someone else (or perhaps made the story up completely, not sure). The story describes completely different situation I am a father of 1 child (not 2) like the other father, and no one cared for their child to win or had a screaming child. There was no second son, no pushing the son to win, no issues at home, no refusal to take my child out. I took the child out and the owner asked me not to do so but it was a safety concern. PERIOD. No drama. Just wanted a clean break. My review was not a personal attack. It was simply a review of the business. Business has changed locations since then, so the smell is probably no longer an issue (increasing to 2 stars), but it was a well-known FACT at the time. The comradery for adult members was superb(not sure now), but there were serious safety issues for children at the time and hopefully in 11 years some improvements have been made, and I will keep my review right where it is because it will motivate children's safety, which is important.

Hand down one of the best BJJ gyms I've been a part of. Very friendly environment and encouraging…read more Plus Professor Davis is a legend. He's excellent at breaking down moves and explaining how everything fits together. The facility is very nice as well. There's a shower and the mats are very clean too! Pro Tip: Come to the 7 am class. It's less crowded and the training partners are great. See you in the mat! 10/10 Gis

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.

We started working with Coach Arron and Professor Phil about 6 weeks ago and the experience has…read morebeen amazing. I have a 12-year-old daughter who was not very interested in the general sports so I suggested that perhaps she would like martial arts and the first two weeks she wanted to quit, but I told her to wait and give it more time and about the fourth week into it she was absolutely in love with the sport. We just completed our first NAGA tournament with the guidance of Professor Phil, and she loved it. Both Aaron and Phil Are natural teachers when it comes to working with children. They push the children physically, encourage them to give their best, and they don't hand out participation awards. You earn what you get! I highly recommend that if you're looking for a school with dedicated instructors and a dedicated team that you check the school out.

If I could give them 0 stars I would, the chunky instructor is the worst person I've ever met, he…read morewill talk down to you for not knowing the exercises and techniques. He thinks he's better than everyone and is an overall terrible instructor. The gym is nasty, and people there are rude

Cooper MMA is a very well rounded gym . They offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Judo,…read moreMixed Martial Arts (MMA), Strength and Conditioning, Self Defense Classes for all ages . Children's classes run four days a week Mon - Thu 4:15-5:00pm for kids ages 4-6 and Mon-Thu 5:00-6:00pm & Sat mornings at 9 for kids 7and up . Adult classes are daily and staggered with multiple training times to fit your needs so if you can't show up for BJJ at noon for example there is also an evening class you can attend. Judo ,Muay Thai and Boxing are set on various days and like the Jiu-Jitsu class there are usually more than one class on the specific days set for those classes . This place has the most patient and very well rounded instructors around Austin. They take the time to go over technique and fundamentals for all new comers. My son joined when he barley turned 6 and is now 7 and loves every moment of his experience here and plans to make it a lifetime sport. Sean and Jillian Cooper owners of Cooper MMA are extremely accomplished individuals and well rounded in MMA with several years and certifications under their belts. They are great at getting shy kids to focus and really unleash their full potential. Coach Eric is outstanding and an extremely patient instructor. Never once has he had a negative reaction when someone isn't understanding something but instead through positive reinforcement redirects the kids until they are successful at whether he is trying to teach them even if he has to take them aside individually for a second and go over the fundamentals and techniques until they get it rite. Coach Duce and Coach Scott are equally supportive and great with children and have the upmost interest in genuinely helping you understand how to properly defend yourself wether it be boxing or Jiu-Jitsu . These instructors make this place the amazing experience that it is and truly love what they do. Cooper MMA is giving free one week trials and discounts to those who have multiple people in one family sign up at a time . I highly recommend coming in to try a free week to see if you like it and I guarantee if you decide to stick with it you will notice a big difference in you or your child's confidence. Everyone needs to have a level of self awareness and self defense at some point in their lives it's never too late . They have currently moved to a new location at 12129 N FM 620 RD SUITE 330 AUSTIN, TX 78750 And are currently finishing up construction but will have two showers two restrooms and a lot more when complete . It is still a functional gym and classes are in full swing . 512-335-0800 INFO@COOPERMMA.COM

Cooper MMA has a great kids' class!! Our son loves coming here. Sean teaches the class himself with…read morean amazing assistant. He has a knack for teaching the youngsters. Very patient, very kind, the kids are getting expert level training amd having a blast!

Excellent culture to learn jiu jitsu! The coaches are knowledgeable, instructive and patient. The…read morefellow students are kind, considerate and competitive individuals. An outstanding environment for fun, fitness and fellowship.

Great place and culture! My son has been there for a month and is so excited every time he leaves…read moreto go train.