Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults in East Austin
Brazilian jiu-jitsu built for beginners
Train jiu-jitsu with black belt coaches in East Austin. Start as a total beginner — every class breaks technique down step by step, with a belt curriculum that shows exactly what comes next.
- Taught by black belts
- Beginners welcome
- East Austin location
Written grading criteria
Every belt's requirements laid out, so you know what's next
What jiu-jitsu training involves
Jiu-jitsu training at Kaizen
Live rolling, guard work, takedowns and submissions — taught in a structured class, not a free-for-all.
Written grading criteria
Every student gets a belt curriculum with written grading criteria, so you always know exactly what comes next.
On the mats
Inside the jiu-jitsu room
A look at live classes — drilling, rolling and real technique work on the mats in East Austin.
Guard passingTakedown drillingLive rollingTying the beltTechnique breakdownSubmission practiceOpen matWhy train here
Why train jiu-jitsu at Kaizen
Clear progression, real instruction and a place built for beginners.
Belt curriculum
Written grading criteria set out exactly what you need to master for every belt.
Black belt coaches
Every class is taught by a black belt, not an assistant.
Beginner-friendly classes
New students train alongside experienced members and build the fundamentals first.
Questions
Jiu-jitsu questions answered
I've never done jiu-jitsu before. Can I still join?
Yes. Classes welcome beginners and walk you through fundamentals like guard, takedowns and escapes before you start live rolling.
What should I wear to my first class?
Wear comfortable athletic clothes you can move in. We'll cover gi or no-gi requirements when you book your tour.
How do I know what to work on next?
Every student follows a belt curriculum with written grading criteria, so you always know exactly what skill comes next.
When are jiu-jitsu classes held?
Class days and times are on our live timetable — see what's running this week.
What does membership include?
See the memberships page for the Kids program, Adult unlimited and Family of three options, including what's included and how to join.
Where is the academy and what are the hours?
We're at 1801 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. Open Monday–Friday 4pm–9pm and Saturday 9am–1pm.
More at Kaizen
Explore our other classes
Kaizen also teaches kids karate and Muay Thai in East Austin.
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Book a tour of Kaizen
Walk in, meet the coaches and see a Brazilian jiu-jitsu class before you join.