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Cooper MMA
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Austin, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most dojos welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes (ages 4–10) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coopermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-335-0800
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 3–5 pm |
The classes they run
“I personally believe that this school is better for beginners.”
“If you are looking for a gym to feel welcomed as well as a safe place to grow your martial arts skills, Coopers MMA is the best option for you and your children.”
“They compete in BJJ comps once in a while but if you want to compete it's better to look for a school that has a fight team.”
“Awesome Place Definitely Recommend for anyone looking for Self defense training or discipline for the kids.”
Other martial arts here
“The bjj and judo are excellent ( that’s what I train, but the boxing and nut Thai look good too).”
“I also have good experience in martial arts in the past and I knew what I wanted to find So COOPER MMA ranked first My guys have been studying here for six months.”
“Awesome Place Definitely Recommend for anyone looking for Self defense training or discipline for the kids.”
What members say
“Sean Cooper, and his team of great coaches, provided him with very practical tools to help defend himself.”
“High level coaches and everyone is very welcoming and it’s a nice big mat space with a good group of people wanting to learn and get better.”
“High level coaches and everyone is very welcoming and it’s a nice big mat space with a good group of people wanting to learn and get better.”
“They do not have a fight team therefore there isn't the opportunity to expand in striking competitions nor BJJ competitions.”
“The gym is always clean, with high quality equipment and plenty of space so everyone can train safely.”
“More importantly, training at the gym and the encouragement that he received from Sean and the coaches gave him back his self-confidence.”
From the reviews
My son started out at Cooper's after having an instance with bullying at school. Sean Cooper, and his team of great coaches, provided him with very practical tools to help defend himself.
For some time I tried to find a martial arts school for my sons. I also have good experience in martial arts in the past and I knew what I wanted to find So COOPER MMA ranked first My guys have been studying here for six months. Due to the move, visits have so far been suspended.
Would give 6 stars… but that’s not possible. Great people here. Cooper keeps a safe trading environment for all kinds of people. The bjj and judo are excellent ( that’s what I train, but the boxing and nut Thai look good too). Very self defense oriented classes, but some fun sporty stuff too.
I was here for 3 months. If you pay the full membership and get all the classes, this school is essentially a playground for martial arts students. They have judo, boxing, muay thai, and bjj. I attended this school for 3 months. Sean the owner, is amazing.
New to judo? Start at Cooper MMA
Cooper MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Cooper MMA
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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