9607 Research Blvd #675, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Tackett bros are super nice and are absolute monsters!
I've trained at many Jiu-Jitsu gyms over the years. The Fight Factory in Austin, Texas, is hands down the best. You can train with some of the best grapplers in the world in a safe and friendly environment. Professor Rodrigo and the black belt coaches do a great job creating a healthy, ego-free culture. It's the rare gym that can support both the casual hobbyist and the world-class competitor.
Dropped in for open mat, and had a great time. Great training partners and everyone was very welcoming.
This review is specific to the kids class and well overdue. Let me just say that this place is amazing! All of the kid’s Coaches are seriously some of the friendliest, most professional and most amazing kid instructors I have seen. Not only do they teach awesome technique, discipline, and work ethic but are also developing and encouraging these kid’s to become great human beings. They are ever evolving as well which is epic. We have been going there over a year and in the beginning there wasn’t really an emphasis on kids competitions. Once we started expressing as parents our interest to compete, not only did they show up, get organized and support and coach their events but also started a competition class for the kids who are really serious about competing. Professors Andrew and Davis even showed up to their outlier MMA tournament with about a week notice in San Antonio because they were genuinely curious about their MMA interest and wanted to make sure they had as much support as possible. Coach Grayson has also showed up sacrificing his own weekends for a few rogue kids competing in non coordinated events. There are no egos here whatsoever, it is all about learning and growth. Thank you so much to Professor’s Andrew & Davis; Coaches Grayson, OJ, Caleb, Alyse and Shawn! All of you are so appreciated and make Fight Factory a special place!
One of the best gyms in Austin by far great people great rounds great everything 10/10 💨dis gym will never disappoint
My favorite gym I’ve ever trained at. Rodrigo, the Tacketts, and all my training partners made this such a unique and special environment. I always tell people that Fight Factory is the perfect mix of a great culture and tough training room. The instructors stay up to date on the latest techniques and training methods, and the gi and no-gi classes are top notch. Highly recommend!!!
Best gym in Austin- great family feeling and high level competition
If you're a parent or someone that has interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you can not go wrong enrolling with this academy. Personally, I've learned a lot about myself training here. One of my core memories from Brazilian Fight Factory so far involves our head instructor Rodrigo Cabral, he said something along the lines of "Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, but if you can't do the move, its your poor conditioning." I laughed at first; however, that phrase has become my mantra to improve myself. 5 stars.
After moving to Austin a year and half ago, I was on the hunt for an academy to call home. My search lasted about a month, and within that month I found myself back at fight factory multiple times. Needless to say my mind was made up. The Professors and team at FF have welcomed myself and many others with open arms. They offer an even mix of gi and no gi classes with high level instruction for both. The gym is always clean, and everyone comes in with a positive attitude. When they say no ego, no drama, just jiu jitsu, they mean it! 5/5 stars
They beat me up every time I go. (I love it)
This is the fifth gym I've trained at in my jiujitsu journey. It is by far the best. There is a calm, friendly and supportive atmosphere and you get to train with some of the top competitors in the world.
Probably one of the most fun times I've had cross training at another gym. Everyone is super nice and the instructors were very knowledgeable. It would be a great gym for anyone "hobbyist" beginner on up to high level competitors. If you are on the north side of Austin or in austin I'd at the very least go by and try some classes out before you decide on a gym permanently and if you are in the area drop by and have a blast you won't regret it.
I got to drop in and train here about a month ago and learn from ADCC competitor Kody Steele and was pleasantly surprised to see the Tackett brothers also train here. This place really is a fight factory as you can see the competion skill from these young kids training hard in the adult classes. I know there are a lot of training teams in Austin but this room is probably the youngest room I have ever trained with. This room had to be 15-29 easily. My cardio is good but these guys were having a light day training and I was drenched after an hour of training. I had some great rolls and laughs with everyone here and there really is no ego tripping here. Drop-in fee includes their rash guard. Austin is a really tough training ground in general and this place represents that statement.
Awesome gym with a great teacher and tough competitors!
Fantastic BJJ academy in Austin! I recently moved to town this past summer and spent a fair amount of time trying out different gyms around. Really glad I decided to join here. The instruction whether from Professor Rodrigo, the Tackett brothers, or Davis is top notch and very technical. They really do a good job of spending time until you learn everything properly which I appreciate. Plenty of great training partners and everyone comes in with a good attitude which makes it fun to train. I'm very much appreciative of the upper belts who will spend time on the side helping you improve and answering all questions. Highly recommend this to anyone seeking sound training in a fun environment!
Great gym. Has a relaxed, friendly vibe, but there are also a lot of good athletes that train here so you can always get after it!
Great for hobbyists and professional competitors. World class coaching with decades of experience. Welcoming clean environment and very family friendly.
I have been training here for several months. Rodrigo and all the instructors are pros, knowledgeable, as well as experts in teaching their discipline. Tons of excellent people that love to roll. I have learned so much in a few months. They are true to the motto 'No Ego, No Drama, Just Jiu-Jitsu'.
Spent the last week training here and had an awesome time. Everyone at the gym is extremely friendly and positive. If you like to scrap hard, I highly recommend dropping into the Friday night no-gi class.
Outstanding class structure. Davis and David were very helpful. Highly recommend this gym.
We love this company! My son has been participating in the kids class for over a month now and loves it! All the staff are extremely polite! I really have nothing negative to say.
I visited the gym last week and liked it so much that I decided to sign up. For the past 2 weeks I've experienced amazing instruction and training rounds with very welcoming people. I am so happy to be here.
If you’re a beginner, the white and blue belt classes are incredible and very efficient in getting you to the next level (whatever that is for you). If you’re advanced, the upper belt class (both gi and no gi) is easily the best training in Austin and maybe even Texas. If you are a competitor in the Austin area there is absolutely no better training atmosphere full stop. Professor Tackett and Professor Steele are both world class competitors and everyone’s training and skills are elevated because of them. Training here is an absolute no-brainer for me.
Best jiu-jitsu gym in Austin hands down! Professor Rodrigo has developed some of the best BJJ competitors in the world yet all of them are super humble and welcoming. So whether you are looking to try your first jiu-jitsu class or you are an active competitor, I would highly suggest checking out Brazilian Fight Factory!
This is a true Jiu-Jitsu school. The instructor has done a phenomenal job growing his students. They are monsters on the mats and top pressure is crazy. On top of that everyone was so humble and generous with their time. 100% recommended.
Best you're gonna find
Incredible bjj gym. High intensity. Amazing group of tough competitors. Come here if you want to be better. 🙌
Great atmosphere, friendly environment, and amazing people. Can’t wait to come back and train here.
Dropped in for a class to check out the place yesterday and had a great experience. BFF has a great reputation, and after going for myself I can tell that the community is very close and supportive. It’s always a little awkward dropping into a gym as an outsider, but the team was very welcoming and made themselves available to walk me through class after taking almost all of 2020 off from Jiu Jitsu. I definitely plan on going to more classes here.
BFF is the premier Austin Jiu Jitsu school for the serious competitor and for the casual hobbyist. Rodrigo is a friendly guy, a great coach, and boasts the finest team of competition athletes anywhere outside the coasts (and before too long, my money is on Will, Kody, and Andrew making Austin the new jiu jitsu hot spot.) Even though the team absolutely has the toughest, most technical guys in town, it’s still an incredibly friendly and fun environment for beginners and hobbyists. If you’re looking for a place to train in North Austin, or if you’re serious about training with the best, BFF is the spot.
Professor Rodrigo has formed a great gym environment that makes everyone who walks in feel welcomed and part of the Brazilian Fight Factory family. Although the gym environment is friendly, the competition level here is very high making you the best version of yourself! There’s several guys and girls who train under Professor Rodrigo (Team Checkmat), who are between ages 16-24 and rank top 10 in the world. 🙌🏼
Huge respect to Rodrigo Cabral (instructor). Been training here close to a year now. Its a solid place for all levels even beginners and competitors. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly, there is no room for egos. You train and you learn. The instruction given from all instructors, is well articulated. Every body mechanics detail is clearly and concisely explained for each technique: weight shift, pressuring, positioning, etc. You will drill and you will roll with everyone. The training is tough and glorious. I've also lost 20lbs since I've been here with significant improvements to my body composition. Looking to shed some pounds? Do a class at least 3-5 times a week ( I guarantee you will see results in the first 3 months)
Great group. Moved to Austin from the other side of the world, and they welcomed me with open arms. Now my favorite place in Austin! Great training partners, high level skill and technique from everyone. Rodrigo has absolutely every detail down packed and helps sharpen every position. His assistant instructions are amazing as well. There are so many classes a day to choose from, there is no excuse not to training. Osss!
My favorite gym in TX... The guys here are some of the best in Austin and regularly compete in pro events, which makes everyone better. You'll learn advanced techniques here that you won't see anywhere else. It's not your typical jiu-jitsu gym that regurgitates basic moves over and over. If you're serious about becoming a better grappler, go here.
Love this gym! Rodrigo Cabral, a head coach, is a wonderful instructor with tons of knowledge. There are several world-level competitors which are open for questions and rollings. So, the classes are fruitful and intense... With that, the atmosphere is comfortable and friendly. More experienced guys are gladly mentoring beginners to make their introductory period smooth.
Best Martial arts school in town. Top level world BJJ and outstanding Muay thai.
Best Brazilian Jui Jitsu gym in Austin.Very friendly and welcoming, every day I’ve gone has been great and extremely educational. No nonsense at all, Professor Rodrigo Cabral leads a very professional and hardworking gym. GO NOW AND CHECK THEM OUT, IF YOU WANT TO LEARN REAL BJJ!!
Such a great gym to train BJJ. Both me and my daughter are taking classes. I really love the flexibility with the schedule, they have trainings in the morning, at noon, in the evenings. Everyone can find a good time to train. Rodrigo and all the coaches are super helpful and respectful. There are some great competitors and high level guys here so you guaranteed to learn quickly. There is also a lot of roll on the classes which is great. I really can't think of any problems with this place.
Brazilian Fight Factory has been such a blessing for my family. They make you feel at home, my children joined when we first moved to Austin. Apart from the phenomenal skill, talent, and patience Rodrigo Cabral and his staff offer, they also offer wonderful customer service. It helped boost my children’s confidence as well as strengthen their bodies for the other sports they enjoy as well. I love Brazialian Fight Factory and highly recommend them!
Absolutely love this place!!!! My 7 year old daughter has been going here for over a year now. Not only does she adore and respect all of her coaches but she has now gained confidence, strength, technique and the ability to defend herself in many situation. Lee loves this place and she always feels like it is her home. Thank you all for everything you do. You go over and above for the kids and it shows. 😊😊🤗🤗
My 10 yr old daughter has been training here for a year and we love it. The instructors are great with kids, they have fun while teaching them to work hard. My daughter has gained so much confidence and that stays with her every day in school. This is no place for drama, only mutual respect for one another.
My 9 year old daughter has been attending for a few months now, and Professor Rodrigo and his staff have instilled a top level of discipline, focus, and drive while keeping the kids engagement level by making it fun. I have seen her grow mentally and physically stronger as she rolls and learns with more experienced talent. The whole staff of instructors have a genuine approach and desire to get these kids stronger at BJJ and mentally prepared for life. No ego. No drama. Just Jiu Jitsu.
Top level instruction led by Rodrigo Cabral. Outstanding coaches in Kody Steele, Brandon Guiterrez, William Tackett and Andrew Tackett. Look any of them up on youtube and you will know it is for real. They have an amazing competitor girl Tiffany Butler who is the Pan American champion. It is no surprise that all of the competitors train at the same place. The Best gym, in Austin if you really want to train and get in shape. Excellent group of people. Rodrigo trains on the mat everyday with everyone. That speaks volumes. Other gyms in the area the instructors do not train. Best place to train. No ego and no drama.
I have been training at Brazilian Fight Factory for 5-6 years now and have nothing but positive things to say about training there. Rodrigo Cabral is a great instructor who clearly loves Jiu Jitsu. He is constantly on the mat training with his students and researching new technique and strategy to bring to the lessons. He has a huge wealth of knowledge in the grappling arts, teaching classes with elements of wrestling/judo and jiu jitsu, gi and no gi. Both of my children (5/7) have attended the kids classes at the gym and I would definitely recommend the classes. The atmosphere is fun and engaging for them and the technique they are being taught is world class. The kids class is taught not only by Rodrigo (a 3 stripe black belt) but also by several purple and brown belt competitors who provide excellent instruction and are able to spend time one on one with the kids to correct any mistakes and make sure they are fully absorbing the technique. In my jiujitsu journey i have trained at a variety of gyms and i feel very lucky to train at BFF.
Best Jiujitsu Academy around!
Let me preface by saying I receive no monetary compensation from this gym. I've been around various forms of martial arts for the last 15 years and I can tell you the coaches here are world class. They have a very well designed multi-leveled program which accommodates people of all skill levels. Just starting out? No problem. Instead of being thrust into a class on your first visit, you will do a private introductory session with one of the exceptional coaches.
This place is super professional and is very welcoming and friendly, and more than hospitable for the complete beginner and novice martial artist. Not only are they great for kids, family and beginners, but they also have two high-level martial arts programs. Their BJJ and Muay Thai programs are some of the best around in central Texas with both teams that consistently produce champions. Whether you're a complete beginner, novice or professional Brazilian Fight Factory is THE place to be.
Rodrigo ensures his school has a safe & friendly atmosphere for all. On top it's also a great place to train for beginners to advanced students. As a multiple time champion - Rodrigo has the depth of knowledge and experience that is uncommon and we are lucky to have someone of his experience as an instructor.
No ego, no drama, just Jiujitsu is truly Brazilian Fight Factory and Professor Rodrigo Carbal's motto. Classes always start on time, clean and safe mat area, consistent stretching and warm up drills before each technique of the day and positional training. All the training partners at BFF are respectful, friendly and always willing to share ideas and knowledge. Rodrigo has created a challenging but yet encouraging training environment for anyone who wants to grow stronger and better on and off the mat. I will recommend everyone to come visit and train at BFF.
Started here about 6 months ago and it's been awesome. I work at a desk about 8-10 hrs a day and needed something to help me move around a bit. Since starting here I feel like a whole new person, I've lost around 20lbs so far and don't feel like an old man at 35 anymore. I've met some amazing people and have met some good friends while having a blast. Honestly a life changing experience.
Amazing place to train both muay thai and brazilian jiu jitsu. The instructors are Extremely knowledgeable and very easy going. This place is great for beginners and for experienced martial artists. Everyone is out to help one another and get better. I love this place
Rodrigo and the school has earned my respect. I've been here almost six months and I learned more about myself physically and mentally in that time frame than in the past year. He promotes teamwork, which is huge in my book.
I would highly recommend taking classes here. First, the head instructor, Rodrigo, is extremely well-qualified. As a successful tournament competitor and a 3rd degree black belt, he has the technical knowledge to teach the small details that make techniques effective. (It's worth noting that unlike in many other martial arts, ranks in BJJ really do correlate strongly with skill level. They don't hand out black belts in 2 years in BJJ.) Even more importantly, Rodrigo takes a genuine interest in students' progress, regularly teaching the classes himself and training with students, instead of delegating all the teaching. That said, the assistant instructors (Josh and Kody) are also very capable and willing to help. Second, training here will help you regardless of what your martial arts goals are. A number of the students are dedicated tournament competitors, but this is by no means forced upon students. I've met people here ranging from software engineers who just want to learn a practical martial art, to professional MMA fighters. Regardless of what your goal is, people here are supportive and will work with you to help you get better. I was honestly expecting at least a few big egos at the gym, but so far I haven't met any--your training partners have a genuine interest in helping you succeed.
Extremely high quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction from a 3rd degree black belt. Enjoy class confident in the knowledge that you are learning from the best. Rodrigo is able to share an amazing depth of knowledge about martial arts but is also a friendly guy. If you haven't trained a day in your life or if you have years of experience you will be able to learn a lot. The students have a positive, encouraging attitude. Many are very skilled tournament competitors but if that is not your thing it is not pushed on you.
If you are new to Jiu Jitsu, I can't think of a better place to be taught by a true master like Rodrigo Cabral. He is considered one of the best if not the best instructor in Central Texas, and he has been teaching at ALL of my classes. You can't beat that. His instruction is clear, and he goes into more than just the techniques. He explains the context and the physics of the move as a concept. It allows you to better understand and apply the principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You get excellent access to Rodrigo even during class, and the rates are unbelievably reasonable for someone of his caliber. If you are more advanced, you will be rolling with some of the most experienced and active competitors in Austin. Rodrigo "Brucutu" Cabral is internationally known, and one of the best in the world. He has competed and taught internationally and in the states for years. People in this gym compete at tournaments often, but it is not forced on you if you are not interested. People like to say there are no egos in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but that really is true about the Brazilian Fight Factory. Everyone is focused on helping the team get better.
Fight Factory & Rodrigo Cabral have earned my respect and loyalty with the highest quality coaching, supportive environment, great group of quality teammates. Everyone is here learn and here to grow - no room for ego's, but plenty of room for fun and hard work! If you want to feel challenged and want to develop as a top level jiu jitsu practitioner, or if it is your first time stepping into a BJJ Gym, this is the place for you.
This place is Awesome!! Quality instructors that train with you and care about you. When you train at BFF you train with family!
My home away from home and my 2nd family. Rodrigo is a top notch instructor with seemingly endless experience and is very patient with his students while expecting their best effort. This gym and the great people changed my life forever.
I've been training with Rodrigo for 4 months now. He is really a good Jiu-Jitsu professor, very technical oriented and professional. The training facility is completely clean, spacious and comfortable (with AC). One of the things that caught my attention was how many kids he has training with him, all ages.. The job he does with them is remarkable...
I have been training with Rodrigo for over 2 years. He is a great instructor who always rolls with his students. He ensures a safe training environment for students of all ages and levels. The quality of instruction is unparalleled and the mats are always clean. Brazilian Fight Factory is a great place to train.
Our instructor, Rodrigo, is the real deal. He rolls with all his students and is truly on another level than any other instructor I've met. We've got young guys to guys in their 40s and 50s, athletic people and out of shape people, but that doesn't mean the athletic guys always win. My first day I got submitted repeatedly by a guy 100 lbs lighter than me. The mats are clean. I've never had any skin issues. Mention this review and get a high five from me.
June – 2015: I’ve been training at Brazilian Fight Factory for about 5 months now. The most obvious testament to credit Professor Rodrigo’s teaching is his students. The students that have been training with him for a while are all very skilled; they regularly represent well at tournaments. Professor Rodrigo is very good at breaking down and demonstrating complex techniques in an understandable format, giving feedback during practicing, and offering alternatives to accommodate individual strengths or limitations. There is good diversity in the school; the noon class I attend regularly has students of every belt level; this offers lots of opportunity to train with students of different skill levels. There is a noon class every week day, as well as lots of evening classes. I enjoy knowing Professor Rodrigo, he is a world class BJJ instructor, cares about his students, and has many years of experience to draw upon when offering advice. The overall program and teaching is well rounded and accommodating to all skill levels. I trained at another facility for about one year (no longer in business) and I am delighted that I found a new Jiu-jitsu home, Professor Rodrigo is well qualified and a great teacher; the other students are great on the mat, and nice folk off the mat; the overall environment is very encouraging.
One of the Best instructors I have ever seen. He has been teaching my son for almost a year now and I see the results of Professor Rodrigo. My son has more self-confidence, discipline, knowledge of Jiu-jitsu and exercise. My son truly loves it. Professor Rodrigo's loves teaching and It shows in every class. I am so lucky I found this gym. It is perfect for parents and kids to do something together as a family.
Rodrigo is a top BJJ instructor. His experience is evident when he trains his students. Also very patient with the kids in his younger classes. Definitely recommend!
Great Environment, Tough Training.
I have been training with Rodrigo for over 2 years. He is the best instructor around. Rodrigo takes complex techniques and is able to break them down to simple and easy to understand concepts. He is a world class athlete and an even better instructor. I love training at Brazilian Fight Factory, it is a fun family atmosphere. It is a great feeling and stress reliever to walk in the doors and be greeted by everyone just before class starts. As a gym we help each other out and reach our goals. Since starting jiu jitsu I have lost over 30 pounds. I am proud to say I train at Brazilian Fight Factory and I tell all my friends about our gym.
Brazilian Fight Factory is a great place to train. Rodrigo is an amazing instructor who really cares about his students. There are great training partners of all skill levels and a lot of classes to fit your schedule, even kids classes. They host seminars and have a strong presence at tournaments as well. If you are looking to compete or just build your skills this is the place. The guys he trains are beasts on the mat. Simply Google "Rodrigo "Brucutu" Cabral" and you will see some of his credentials. Highly recommend
I have been training with Rodrigo for over 18 months, and just earned my blue belt. I am addicted to the great training, people, and discipline. The BJJ and Muay Thai is incredible training. BFF is my BFF... :) Try a class for free. ..stop be lazy. :)
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