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Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Bastrop, Texas
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule insightbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-718-2539
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 am, 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 2–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6 am, 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 2–3 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2:15 pm |
| Sunday | 3–4:30 pm |
The classes they run
“We attended Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop last year as a family of six, and it was our first time stepping into jiu jitsu.”
“My kids have been training here for a few months now and the coaches are all amazing, very patient with the kids & very helpful!”
“Insight offers kids classes, women's self-defense classes, Judo, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Professor Alex is not just a top competitor but a great teacher and has become a great friend and we feel like he is part of the family.”
“They offer classes for all ages and skill levels with experienced professors and coaches who take the time to work one-on-one and make sure students really understand the material.”
“Insight offers kids classes, women's self-defense classes, Judo, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“I’m also very familiar with teaching and coaching kids BJJ, and I can attest that his students show impeccable technique and sportsmanship on the competition mats.”
“Insight offers kids classes, women's self-defense classes, Judo, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“He's an amazing instructor, offering thourough lessons, but he is also very compassionate when kids are having a rough time.”
“We attended Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Bastrop last year as a family of six, and it was our first time stepping into jiu jitsu.”
“He's taught my children so much about what it means to be responsible and to be leaders in their community he's made us feel like family.”
“I’m also very familiar with teaching and coaching kids BJJ, and I can attest that his students show impeccable technique and sportsmanship on the competition mats.”
“After a year of training, my daughter still loves going and has made solid progress.”
“I’m also very familiar with teaching and coaching kids BJJ, and I can attest that his students show impeccable technique and sportsmanship on the competition mats.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained at Insight for the last 3 weeks and from my visit, trial period, and beyond I have been treated with respect, care, and a desire by everyone I’ve worked with to see me improve. Professor Alex is very knowledgeable and shows concepts/techniques in relatable ways.
Such an amazing gym! Highly recommend! My kids have been training here for a few months now and the coaches are all amazing, very patient with the kids & very helpful! Once they see something being done not quite right they fix it right away.
Started bringing my boys over the summer and they love it. It’s been great as a parent watching their confidence grow over the months. Alex is great with the kids and quite experienced with showing them the proper techniques.
My kids have been training with Coach Alex for 6 years he's not only a coach. He's a mentor. He's taught my children so much about what it means to be responsible and to be leaders in their community he's made us feel like family.
New to judo? Start at Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop
Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Judo & Muay Thai - Bastrop
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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