Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults in East Austin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in East Austin
Adult grappling classes taught by black belts, with a written curriculum so you always know what comes next.
- Taught by black belts
- Written grading criteria
- Beginners welcome
- East Austin academy
Written grading criteria
Know exactly what's next, belt by belt.
What a class involves
What Jiu-Jitsu Looks Like at Kaizen
No guesswork. Just technique, live training and a clear path from white belt onward.
Belt curriculum
Every stripe and belt comes with written grading criteria, so you always know exactly what to work on next.
Beginners welcome
Classes start with stance, grips and escapes before you ever roll live, so new grapplers are never left behind.
Black belt instruction
Every class is taught by a black belt, not just overseen by one.
On the mats
On the Mats at Kaizen
A look at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class at Kaizen, from warm-up to live rolling.
Live rolling
Takedown drilling
Belt promotion
Beginner fundamentals
Positional sparringWhy train here
Why Train Jiu-Jitsu at Kaizen
Reasons East Austin grapplers train with us.
Black belt coaches
Every class taught by a black belt, not just overseen by one.
Clear belt path
Written grading criteria for every belt, so you always know what's next.
East Austin academy
Train at 1801 E 6th St, open evenings Mon–Fri and Saturday mornings.
Memberships for the family
Adult unlimited and Family of three options if more than one of you trains. See the memberships.
Before you start
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Questions Answered
What new students ask before their first class.
Do I need experience to start Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
No. Classes start with the fundamentals, stance, grips and escapes, before live rolling. Many students join with zero grappling experience.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable workout clothes are fine for your first visit. Our coaches will talk you through gi and gear once you decide to continue.
How does belt grading work?
Every stripe and belt has written grading criteria, so you always know exactly what you're working toward and what you need to show to earn the next one.
Is Brazilian jiu-jitsu only for adults?
At Kaizen, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is our adult program. Kids train in our kids karate program instead.
What are your class times and membership options?
Class days and times are on our timetable, and every membership, including Kids program, Adult unlimited and Family of three, is listed on our memberships page.
Still have a question?
Call us or book a tour. We're open Mon–Fri 4pm–9pm and Sat 9am–1pm.
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More Ways to Train at Kaizen
Kids karate and Muay Thai round out training at Kaizen.
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See the mats, meet the coaches, and try a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class for yourself.