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Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Lakeway, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Newaza newaza (groundwork) classes — judo's mat game of pins, holds, and controls, and a natural bridge to Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rgalakeway.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (512) 291-3831
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have been training on and off for about 30 years (in different disciplines) now and I have to say that this kid program is awesome.”
“If you’re looking for your kid(s) to exercise, receive verbal and visual instructions, and learn self defense look no further.”
Other martial arts here
“I signed up for my first jiu jitsu class at the Gracie Barra in Lakeway 3 years ago and the value I have gotten from my instructor, coaches, and training partners is immeasurable!”
“I’m addition to Gi and No-Gi classes they also offer supplemental instruction into Judo and Wrestling.”
“If you’re looking for your kid(s) to exercise, receive verbal and visual instructions, and learn self defense look no further.”
What members say
“I have been a member for just over a year and had dropped into several bjj/grappling gyms in the past but never quite felt welcome.”
“As for the adults I think there is a great mix of classes and skill levels and everyone is always friendly and willing to help each other.”
“Professor, coaches and teammates are all top notch and the technique is broke down into very digestible chunks.”
“I have been training on and off for about 30 years (in different disciplines) now and I have to say that this kid program is awesome.”
From the reviews
My husband and son both attend the Renzo Gracie Academy for Jiu Jitsu and absolutely love it! My son started more recently and has so much fun in the kids classes and is learning so quickly.
Been going to GB Lakeway for a couple of years now - Family affair for our crew...Kids and I are now training consistently and couldn't be happier. Professor, coaches and teammates are all top notch and the technique is broke down into very digestible chunks.
Son has been attending class since the summer and I can tell he’s making great improvements after switching from a different gym. Great coaches and a fun and safe environment for kids to grow. Joined myself and am loving it .
Amazing gym and community. I have been a member for just over a year and had dropped into several bjj/grappling gyms in the past but never quite felt welcome. This place is incredibly welcoming, has a great culture, and a phenomenal collective of people and instructors.
New to judo? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway
Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway 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 Renzo Gracie Jiujitsu Lakeway
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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