Welcome to the official Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club of the University of Texas at Austin. With classes offered 4 days a week, UT BJJ is the place for Longhorns to enjoy all the benefits of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community affordably, right here on campus.
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No! In fact, most of our members begin their BJJ journey with us. Classes are structured to have both beginner and advanced sections so you will never feel out of your element.
These are the two ways to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Gi: Practitioners wear a tough two-piece garment that is sealed with a belt. Gripping of clothing is allowed which opens up many new submissions.
No-Gi: Practitioners wear form-fitting athletic clothing, preferably with no pockets, and aren’t allowed to grip clothing items.
Classes begin with a 15 minute group warm-up/stretch session, then instruction with breaks for drilling. Afterwards we will drill positionals then have live rolls for the last quarter of practice. On Sundays there will be an extra hour of open mats after practice concludes!
Although we do encourage you to, tournaments are entirely optional. You make your time with us as competitive or casual as you want.
Should you choose to compete, UTBJJ will sponsor your registration fees, covering all or most of the costs.