Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective

2032 S Lamar Blvd Unit B, Austin, TX 78704, USA

5.0 (56 reviews)

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Our academy takes a unique and unmatched approach to Jiu-Jitsu classes in Austin—this intimate environment simply can’t be found at any other school!

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everett Kramer

I dropped in for a class on a trip through Austin and really loved it! The space feels like a clubhouse in the best way, and Eric is a really excellent and thoughtful class. I was impressed by how cohesive the goal of the class was and how each piece of instruction and game fit with the overall idea. It was also super welcoming and friendly! Thanks Eric!
Posted 9 months ago
Guy Stuhr

I visited this gym while on a work trip and was welcomed to attend a nogi class. The instructor, Eric, was thorough, attentive and knowledgeable. The students were all great training partners. They have cultivated a casual atmosphere that allowed students to ask questions. I highly recommend this space if you’re looking for a jiu jitsu community.
Posted 10 months ago
Sarah Diaz

I’ve only been attending for about 3 months and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere is lovely with a solid foundation of community. The coach, Eric, is both extremely competent with the sport and empathetic when dealing with beginners like myself. Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical, going to my first jiu jitsu gym but quickly understood that like most people, I have a place there.
Posted 10 months ago
Zoe Yousif

My son absolutely loves this jiu-jitsu place. The coaches are patient, respectful, and great with kids. They focus on technique, discipline, confidence, and making sure every child feels included. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my son’s confidence and behavior at home. The gym is clean, organized, and very family-friendly. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe and positive martial arts environment for their child!
Posted 10 months ago
Maryam A

Eric is a great coach, the boys are learning to regulate and practice jiu jitsu. They’re 5 & 7 and they have a lot of energy and they love to wrestle and play fighting with their bodies. Jiu Jitsu it’s a great tool for structure and regulation of movement and energy.
Posted 11 months ago
Jodie Easley

My 4 y/o loves it! Coach Eric is fantastic and super patient. My kid is so excited to attend class every time and his teachers at school have even commented the positive impact Jiu Jitsu has had on his behavior. Highly recommend.

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Posted 1 year ago
Jordan Mayor

Eric is a naturally gifted and talented teacher. This was my first exposure to BJJ, and I could not have hoped for a more welcoming and supportive introduction. Eric is a patient teacher who creates a safe and fun learning environment (while still managing to nurture friendly competition). Classes are small which allows for personalized and focused instruction, but still large enough that you'll feel the strong sense of community (the guys and gals here are all top-notch people). I cannot speak highly enough of my first year of BJJ with Eric and Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective. I highly encourage both beginners and experienced goers alike to check out the place.

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Posted 1 year ago
Caleb Shafer

This is the first bjj academy I went to in Austin and immediately knew it was for me. Came from a nice academy in southeastern Ohio, and immediately felt like home. Everyone is very welcoming and eager to learn and improve. Eric (the coach) clearly knows what he is talking about and runs the classes in a unique way that allows you to learn the essential fundamentals, and also challenges you to discover and build upon these fundamentals in your own way. I couldn’t recommend this place more, especially if you are new to the city or to bjj. You will feel welcomed and accepted immediately here.

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Posted 1 year ago
Russ Farris

Really enjoy this gym. I started training here a month ago with no prior jiu jitsu experience just to try it out. It's a fun way to get/stay in shape and pick up some self defense skills. There is a definite learning curve, but Eric has made the process itself enjoyable. We do some drills, learn a few new skills and you can stay later for some open rounds. The gym culture is warm, friendly and respectful and the classes are small. Pricing is simple and month to month without gimmicks.

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Posted 1 year ago
Andrew Wilhelm

I've been training here for about four months, and absolutely love it. As a middle-aged newbie I was worried about the risk of injury, but the head coach, Eric, has created a culture of responsibility and respect, where safety is the highest priority. He is extremely knowledgable yet continues to learn and bring the newest techniques being developed across the competitive jiu-jitsu world into the gym. This commitment to staying current has made a huge difference in my own progress — I’ve seen massive improvements in both my technique and overall fitness. Perhaps most importantly, it's just a fun and chill environment. If you are looking for a place to learn jiu-jitsu and get a great workout, I highly recommend that you check it out!

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Posted 1 year ago
Eric Aguirre

Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective is my first Jiu Jitsu gym and I’ve had a really excellent experience in the few months I’ve been training here. Eric the head trainer is a passionate, patient, and knowledgeable coach. The community of people that he’s built are also genuinely good & kind people. I really appreciate the teaching style here and how we drill a certain important concept in a fun way that includes plenty of variety. I haven’t stopped talking about JiuJitsu since beginning to train here and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn. Highly recommend checking it out!

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Posted 1 year ago
Kyla

I really enjoyed dropping in at Austin Jiu Jitsu Collective! I found everyone to be very welcoming and friendly. Very respectful space. Eric is knowledgable and skilled. Loved the warm up.

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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Nguyen

I recently became very interested in learning martial arts, and BJJ was one of the disciplines I decided to start learning. I tried out a few different gyms when I moved to the area but found myself coming back to Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective consistently. Firstly, the program is top-notch. Eric, the lead instructor, is extremely passionate, empathetic, and a genuinely good person who is greatly invested in the success of his students as martial artists and as human beings. He takes great care in planning his lessons, so training under him gives a real sense of progression as you continue to attend classes. Class sizes are between 3-8 people most days, which is the perfect size in my opinion. It's small enough where each student gets a ton of individual attention, and large enough where you get experience training with students of different sizes and styles. The gym is super beginner friendly, as a complete newbie to any kind of martial arts I found training under Eric to be very streamlined and easy to digest. He's also great at tweaking classes to match the overall experience level of the students. Classes are held 1-2 times a day, and 6 days a week, so there's a good amount of class availability with the potential for expansion (classes have already expanded since the few months I've been here). In addition, his classes are really a safe space for all. I've always felt very comfortable training under Eric, as he welcomes everyone regardless of race, gender, religion, etc. Diversity is something that's always been important to me and his classes definitely deliver on that front. His other students are also incredibly welcoming and very eager to share their learnings with newcomers, something that really helped me get up-to-speed with the program. I've become good friends with other students outside of class! Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my time training at the school and under Eric, and don't see myself leaving anytime soon. If you're looking for a safe space where you can learn BJJ with no expectations and no judgement among a group of great peers, this is the place for you. Would highly recommend trying out a few classes if you've ever been even remotely curious about BJJ! 5/5

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Posted 1 year ago
Jake Shea

Eric is a phenomenal instructor, he is extremely knowledgeable and has a natural talent for instruction. Class sizes are small, usually ranging from 3-6 people a class but the hands-on instruction you get from Coach Eric makes class feel like a private lesson. I have learned more in the past 3 months with Eric than I ever have at larger Jiu-Jitsu schools. In addition to excellent BJJ instruction, Eric has fostered a community at the Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective that often extends beyond BJJ. We have a running group that meets after training, a weight loss group focused on healthier eating and several channels through which Eric will send specialized instructional videos or resources he think might be helpful for your specific journey. There are a lot of options for BJJ in Austin, but in my opinion this is one of the best kept secrets as far as quality of instruction, community, and price.

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Posted 2 years ago
Eric

Very nice training space. There’s a good group of guys and gals that train here. Eric is very knowledgeable and is a very patient teacher. We dive deep into each topic which I really enjoy. Instead of beginner programs at more traditional programs that vaguely introduce a ton of topics to newbies. We focus on one technique and dive really deep into it for a few weeks then move on to the next. We study many variations and entries to each technique which leads to a much better understanding of Jiujutsu. Some of the guys come early or stay late to roll which is always a blast

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Posted 2 years ago
Brandon Rose

Jiu Jitsu has a steep learning curve and after trying some local gyms with large classes that weren't very beginner friendly (where frankly I didn't learn much at all) I discovered Austin Jiu Jitsu collective. In the time I've been training with Eric I feel like I've started to actually begin to learn skills--all in a friendly and safe environment. Having been a teacher myself I can attest to the fact that just being good at something doesn't mean you know how to teach it; Eric is both skilled in Jiu Jitsu but also in coaching. I can't recommend enough working with him. If you've been on the fence about trying to get into Jiu Jitsu or maybe have found some of Austin's gyms intimidating I promise you won't regret having the chance to learn from him.

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Posted 2 years ago
Dr. Eli Cho

Eric is a humble gentle teacher and loves teaching. He allows for students to go at a safe pace while allowing for live drills and eventual live sparring after class which is an added bonus

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Posted 2 years ago
Travis Chatfield

I have trained at a few different gyms over the years, and I have to say that Eric is probably the best coach I have ever had. He takes the time to show the correct techniques, but more importantly, he will explain to you why they are correct in a self-defense scenario. He is clearly a person who lives and breathes BJJ and if you are new to it, I cannot recommend him more. He will give you an extremely solid base to build your BJJ knowledge on. I unfortunately had to cancel my membership due to some changes at my job, but I really enjoyed the classes, learned alot, and if he ever opens up a larger gym with more time slots. I am 100% there.

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Posted 2 years ago
Brian Rodgers

As an older guy, I’ve wanted to try Jiu Jitsu at a pace that didn’t overwhelm me. I found Eric by searching “Jiu Jitsu near me”. I live central and he’s only 8 minutes from my house. Since his school is small and brand new, it wasn’t intimidating to me. Eric is very patient, loves teaching and it shows. He wants you to get it right. He breaks the moves down, demonstrates, corrects, demonstrates again and I’m slowly catching on. I see why it’s addictive. It’s like I’m a kid again, wrestling with friends in the yard. I’m hooked. Thanks Eric!

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Posted 2 years ago
Durkhanai Alami

Great teacher! Highly recommend. Good BJJ gym for any experience level.

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Posted 2 years ago
Emilio Castillo

I do mma at 10th planet and sometimes I want some 1 on 1 instruction. And Austin Collective is great for that. Eric is a super cool guy and his school has a great atmosphere. I met him through work and heard he trains at B-Team, so I had to see what was up. Awesome gym!

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Posted 2 years ago
Vistro Group

If you are looking to get in to Jiu-Jitsu or looking for advanced classes. No doubt you have found the right place. Eric breaths Jiu-Jitsu and is no doubt a top class instructor.

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Posted 2 years ago
Keifer Johnson

Welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun instruction. I'd recommend this gym to anyone in the area.

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Posted 2 years ago
Joshua Shurtleff

Eric has put in the time and has learned both an extensive array of technique and the art of teaching. He is approachable and friendly and dedicated. If you want to train where you are more than a number, try this school.

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Posted 2 years ago
Dane Hurt

Training with Eric is a blast. As a newbie I find myself learning a ton each time with him because he makes sure to build progressively from what was taught previously. Highly recommend. .

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Posted 2 years ago
Sol.Durkho Alami

My experience at Austin JitJitu Collective has been very positive. We recently moved to Austin and have been looking for a good BJJ home and after trying out two other gyms we landed here and made the commitment to train with the BJJ community Eric has created. I actually had taken some time off due to a recent injury and Eric has been very patiently working with me to get me back to my former training level and BJJ conditioning. I highly recommend this gym for anyone who wants to train but isn’t out for blood. It’s also PERFECT for those people who have heard of BJJ and are curious about the sport. Eric provides a very safe and comfortable training environment and you can see his passion for training in every single class.

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Posted 2 years ago
Andrew Simmons

I can’t think of a better space for lessons. The class sizes are just large enough where I have enough people to work with and still have a diverse range of partners. But small enough where every class feels personal, almost like a private. Eric is the perfect teacher for this, his instruction is precise and to the point. But is thorough and detailed enough to where you almost understand the technique before you even rep. As he trains at Bteam and relays his lessons to us, I know I’m getting world class training.

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Posted 2 years ago
Missa Martinez

Eric has a great style of teaching that is not too intimidating for a beginner! would highly recommend

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Posted 2 years ago
Noemi Dones

Eric’s passion for Jiu-Jitsu comes through in his commitment to teach the next generation. Learning from someone who deeply loves and respects the craft makes all the difference.

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Posted 2 years ago
Kyle Dickmann

Eric is a great teacher for anyone new to the sport and looking to get their feet wet

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Posted 2 years ago
Jason De Pecol

Eric was my first BJJ instructor at Dark Horse BJJ in Denver. He is a big reason why I got into Jiu Jitsu. He went above and beyond to help me learn not just the techniques, but also went out of his way to help me when I was struggling to stick with it due to time/ money/ life events. He really cared about his students and it showed. As someone who never wrestled or practiced jiu jitsu before, I felt extremely safe rolling with him. I actually tried to roll with him as much as possible because I knew I was safe and he’d let me practice the techniques on him and it always felt 100% controlled and never dangerous. Eric is the absolute best and I can’t recommend him highly enough!!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Zach Tidwell

As a completely-blind veteran, I have nothing but praise for coach Eric. I contacted him out of the blue after losing my sight with the intention of becoming a BJJ practitioner, and he never batted an eye. He's always gone out of his way to make sure I'm safe and included in classes, and has even been in my corner at Jiu-Jitsu tournaments when I competed against individuals without any disabilities. He's a driven young man committed to the art, and he will go out of his way to make sure that he can share it with you in a way that you can grasp. His energy and passion are contagious, and it creates an incredibly unique community that feels like a family. Give him a call!

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Posted 2 years ago
Gaelan McKillip

Trained with Eric in Denver CO, great coach. Paitnet, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He makes it fun while still being serious. He also knows the difference between sport BJJ and self defense BJJ.

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Posted 2 years ago
Pornchai Kingman

My baaack. Eric is a great instructor and the vibes are always on point!

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Posted 2 years ago
Matt Maschek

Great work!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Ally Wolski

My very first jiujitsu class was with Eric in 2020. He introduced me to the fundamentals of bjj in a super welcoming class environment that he created as the manager of our former gym. With his instruction and community building skills, it was extremely easy for me to enjoy practice jiujitsu. Jiujitsu is such a huge part of my life now and Eric’s classes and coaching support are a huge reason why I was able to build such a strong base in competition. All of my former teammates would vouch for him the same. Definitely consider joining his new pursuit here in Austin!

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Posted 2 years ago
Julius Whitfield (venenum000)

Having trained under Professor Ham, I can tell you he made you feel secure and welcome and that you were under the tutelage of a professional.

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Posted 2 years ago