With over 800 Gracie Barra schools world-wide, Gracie Barra Cedar Park is the largest Jiu Jitsu school in Austin. Our Professor were the first to offer Jiu Jitsu classes in Cedar Park and today the school has over 10 certified black belts, training and teaching adult men and women, and kids between the ages of 3 through 15 years old.
Our program is designed to support a wide-variety of goals from healthier life-style to top level competition. And our school is actively involved in the community. We are so very thankful for the many people who work to keep our beautiful city safe and clean! The benefits of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are far reaching and will touch every aspect of your life.
Our program is designed to support a wide-variety of goals from healthier life-style to top level competition. And our school is actively involved in the community. We are so very thankful for the many people who work to keep our beautiful city safe and clean! The benefits of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are far reaching and will touch every aspect of your life.
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Although there are a number of excellent martial art studios in the Austin Metropolis, we offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of Austin. Our program is a reference for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown and Round Rock, Texas.
To excel in any endeavor, an individual must possess a strong set of values and a solid character to give him or her the perseverance to achieve his or her goals set. The Gracie Barra Future Champions Program provides children ages 3-15 with an environment that gives them the experience and understanding of core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.
Reviews (19)
Kevin M.
Jun 14, 2020
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Tried to get pricing from these guys. I didn't think a Gracie location would be one of those salesy Jiu-Jitsu spots where they won't tell you the price unless you come in for a class. I guess I was wrong. They straight up refused to let me know about pricing unless I came in to take a free class. When someone won't tell you the price of something before you come and look at it it's usually not a good sign. Of course, finding the right training spot isn't all about the money. With that being said it's nice to know walking in that it's within your budget. I don
Lia F.
Aug 18, 2019
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C. L.
Jun 04, 2019
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Prof Fabio Gigantinho and his team of coaches do an extraordinary job, maintaining an elite Jiu Jitsu school for all levels and age groups, highlighting the kids programs that are one the strongest sports and martial arts programs in the area. GB Cedar Park is clean, friendly and the instruction is second to none. If you're near Cedar Park looking for an outstanding martial arts experience look no further GB Cedar Park is the right place for you.
DoesntMakeADen T.
Mar 20, 2019
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Lucie L.
Jan 22, 2019
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Avoid this gym at all cost.
When we first started 4 months ago, it was great. 3 coaches to 15 kids. Blue belt teaching but we were ok with that because 2 brown belts were co-coaching. One of them stopped coming to class after a month and half. He was the best coach out of the 3. No disrespect to the other brown belt. Very nice guy but had a language barrier so a little harder to get on kids' level. Main coach had mood swings and would treat students unfairly. He is a younger guy with obvious inexperience with children. He would do or say things a certain way that was not necessary. I don
When we first started 4 months ago, it was great. 3 coaches to 15 kids. Blue belt teaching but we were ok with that because 2 brown belts were co-coaching. One of them stopped coming to class after a month and half. He was the best coach out of the 3. No disrespect to the other brown belt. Very nice guy but had a language barrier so a little harder to get on kids' level. Main coach had mood swings and would treat students unfairly. He is a younger guy with obvious inexperience with children. He would do or say things a certain way that was not necessary. I don
L. S.
Nov 28, 2018
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The gym, it's members, and the owners are good. However, BEWARE, should you need a short moratorium for a child with a medical condition, that can also put you in a financial strain - corporate still charges you $20/month IF the moratorium is approved but yet still requires a THIRTY day notice (which was not explained by the kid who signed us up but briefly mentioned "Oh yea, if you ever need a break from membership we can do a stop payment for up to 3 months until you come back"). Since a THIRTY day notice is almost impossible to give when a medical condition comes up - then they
Trent V.
Nov 03, 2018
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This is a review from a white belt, on the Adult classes at GB Cedar Park. The level of knowledge and skill at the GB Cedar Park school is top notch. I've trained for some months at 2 other schools in my Jiu Jitsu journey, and did a free trial class at a few others, and all places were very different. This school practices "specific training" for adult classes which is a much safer approach for beginners, at first I was thinking, this is too easy, when do we get to spar for real? Sometimes there is no submissions. But a few months went by, I got some stripes and now it's regular
Jason B.
Apr 12, 2018
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Alex P.
Feb 16, 2018
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I trained with Fabio for 7 months as a white belt before switching to a better gym. My reason for leaving was that he choked me unconscious after I tapped, cancelled the no-gi classes, skipped out on my personal training for 3 weeks in a row right before he took a 2 month vacation leaving the noon classes for blue belts to teach! But it's what he did AFTER I left that compelled me to warn others.
First he didn't reimburse me the over $1k I spent on my privates. He also continued charging me and my 2 sons for months after we left. He kicked me from the group chat so he could trash talk
First he didn't reimburse me the over $1k I spent on my privates. He also continued charging me and my 2 sons for months after we left. He kicked me from the group chat so he could trash talk
Phillip S.
Feb 01, 2018
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My son started to go and convinced me to start attending as well. It was fun at first then I hurt my shoulder and had to have surgery and could no longer attend. My son started to get busy with school and extracurriculars and he could not attend either. I canceled our memberships and was told we had to pay 60 days. I was fine but the end of our 60 was in December and in January they took the amount for both of our dues and checking my account today 2/1/18 they took out my amount twice. Stay away far away.
Norman B.
Dec 08, 2017
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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Cedar Park, TX is an amazing place to train at! Professor Fabio "Gigantinho" Villela is a terrific instructor! Professor Fabio Villela, on top of being an incredible Brazilian Jiu-Jistu competitor, his leadership skills are outstanding! He shows every student the proper techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu art form. It helped me become more confident in the outside world knowing I am being taught by one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor there is! Now, my 7-year-old son wants to start training at Gracie Barra Cedar Park, TX! Incredible place to
Trevor A.
Nov 14, 2017
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My son went there for over a year. Things started going down hill when they had a bad instructor teaching kick boxing. My son and his friend complained weekly about it. We weren't only ones that felt this way as that instructor is no longer there and they no longer offer that class. But I still had to pay for 2 months even though we stopped going to kick boxing. Thus, the biggest problem I have is there greedy and unethical cancelation policy. They require 60 DAYS cancellation. My son can not attend anymore due to medical reasons. I provided proof of this and they still want to charge me for
Arnold P.
Nov 08, 2017
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This is the best martial arts for your kids and adults IMO.
Best way to build confidence, learn respect, and self defense.
My son attends the little champions classes here since February and from then to now I can see the difference in the way he carries himself.
Professor Fabio is super awesome with the kids and so are this coaches. My son thinks the world of the team and as do I.
Best Martial Arts hands down with accomplished instructor Professor Fabio.
Would Definitely Recommend starting your kids off early!!!
Best way to build confidence, learn respect, and self defense.
My son attends the little champions classes here since February and from then to now I can see the difference in the way he carries himself.
Professor Fabio is super awesome with the kids and so are this coaches. My son thinks the world of the team and as do I.
Best Martial Arts hands down with accomplished instructor Professor Fabio.
Would Definitely Recommend starting your kids off early!!!
J. M.
Oct 15, 2017
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Eric L.
Oct 08, 2016
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What a fantastic group of guys and gals! Great attitudes, great training, and top level instruction! Everyone there is extremely welcoming and a pleasure to train with. Class schedules provide a variety of different classes geared towards all levels and interests. The mats and facilities are extremely clean and inviting. This is definitely my top choice for jiu-jitsu in Austin Texas!
Kelly H.
Jun 11, 2016
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My two sons have been training for 5 months here and it is awesome. They also take the boxing class. They have been to a few different places not going to mention any names but I have to say this is definitely the BEST PLACE to go if you actually want to learn self defense. And they have no contact every other place I have been to wants you to sign contracts. Two months notice to cancel is not that big of deal. My boys will be training here permanently. This place is simply the best. Oh by the way no one asked me to write this review or I'm not going to be getting any rewards.
Emily J.
Feb 08, 2016
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We had our teen at Gracie Barra, this Cedar Park location. First thing to know is he has had writing a review contest. He will give a period of time ask students to write reviews and the best review will be given a private class or free Gi. So you can't take all his reviews for face value. The professor, Fabio is very arrogant. He does know the skill of Jiu Jistu but that is about it. And it is hit or miss if he wants to teach. There will be some of his adult students or parents of children students that he will go over sit down and just visit with when he is teaching the class. He will go
Emily H.
Jul 02, 2015
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When my son started going here in January, I was impressed with the overall instruction and progress that my son was making. However, in the last couple of months the quality of instruction has taken a huge nose dive. Professor Fabio rarely teaches the class, instead relying on "helpers" to teach the class. For younger age groups this does not work. The higher belt/older teachers that help out cannot keep the class focused and don't provide the optimal training environment. Also, the cancelation policy is horrendous. You have to give a 60 day notice and will be charged those 2 months
Dawn W.
Aug 17, 2013
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Whether you are looking to get into martial arts for yourself or for your kids, this is the place. Professor Fabio has been training in Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years. He is a champion and a great inspiration. He breaks down the techniques into simple but effective moves. Men, women, and children can feel comfortable in his presence. He is always welcoming and so are the other students.
Come out and try a class for free. It's hard not to get hooked.
Come out and try a class for free. It's hard not to get hooked.
