John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu

This gym is solid. I lost about 25 pounds here, and gained a lot of skill and confidence. Cons- It's not cheap. I was paying $200 a month. You need to go to classes, not just open gym to get the full value of your money. Also- your schedule needs availability to really get the full value, you can't just show up for a quick workout whenever you want. Pros- small-ish size, personal touch, amazing atmosphere and good friendly people. Good programs for kids. John himself, along with his staff, are class acts. I tried boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ in the 7 months I was there and they were all great. Just couldn't get in the class time for my schedule and budget. Would highly recommend them to anyone though.

I tried many gyms in the area when I moved here and all of them are very good. ATX has an excellent Jiujitsu community. Johns Gym stood out to me because of the people. From the top down everyone is wonderful, helpful, welcoming and have excellent bjj. I am very happy to be a student and coach for Johns gym

Joining a new gym, especially a martial arts/boxing gym can be a little intimidating for someone who has never practiced the arts before. I can say for sure that this is definitely not the case with John’s gym. From the minute I walked through the door I was wholeheartedly welcomed from the owners, staff, coaches and fellow members. This is definitely a no judge zone. I started with boxing which was excellent but after an injury I figured I would give jui jitsu a try. I had never wrestled or done jui jitsu in the past, but did not need to. They have classes for every level and allow you to proceed at your own preferred speed. Owners and staff are attentive and friendly, coaches all are excellent, and the fellow members are there to help you improve. I highly recommend people give this gym a look if you want to try something new to get into shape and learn a new skill. That goes for both adults and kids.

I stopped training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a couple of years. When I moved to Austin I decided to start training again, alongside my son. I had a list of places to check out in the Austin area, one of them was Paragon Jiu Jitsu. While I was there, one of the guys informed me he used to train at John's Gym and to check it out since I lived in the North Austin area. My first interaction was with Jasmine, she was informative and great to talk to. I had my first class with John, what I enjoyed was the brief introduction of himself and the gym. He took the time to answer all my questions. My son also enjoyed the kids class. It's a great place to train, my son and I enjoy it and have met great teammates and coaches. I definitely recommend John's Gym.

Kylie and the front desk staff are great and make me feel welcome so I'm glad to be a member. Coach Ernesto is the absolute best! I first met him in March when he came to my school to teach a seminar, now I have the privilege to learn from him on a regular basis here at John's gym.

I came in as a newcomer and was treated with warmth and professionalism. Kylie and each trainer were friendly and informative. I tried BJJ, Muy Thai and Boxing, and experienced consistently strong workouts with excellent tips for growth in the off hours. The pricing is very fair considering the quality and skill of the coaches. The trainers will work to accommodate your goals and constraints. I would recommend to anyone of any age.

John's Gym is a great place to go and learn martial arts or to just get a great cardio workout. If you want to learn how to defend yourself from people who may mean you harm,this gym can definitely help you accomplish that goal. I have been training there for years and I have learned so much about how to handle a fight and I have gotten way tougher and stronger. It's night and day from when I started until now. I encourage you to give this gym a try if you have similar goals.

Although my son and I are rather new to Jiujitsu, not a single moment inside of Johns Gym has felt in any way uncomfortable. We felt completely welcomed here, and relaxed. Which is hard to say because BJJ is very intimidating at first, but with the genuine care that everyone shows to all the grapplers, that intimidation is lifted instantly. While here, my son and I have grown to love BJJ and look forward to each class we take. Everyone is beyond friendly, and knowledgeable, they dont leave anyone feeling like they cant do this and really take the time to teach. Even with the class having people at different levels with their belts, everyone is amazing, and helps teach each other so everyone grows together. You for sure feel like family while attending the classes because you can see and feel the groups desire to grow as a group rather than individuals. I cant express how happy I am that I found Johns Gym and allowed myself the opportunity to not let my intimidation get the best of me. This place is amazing!

If you never want to have to join another gym again, this is it. It is such a fresh air to finally find a gym that is locally owned with the owners in the gym every day and hold you accountable to workouts. I have spent the last 20 years before John's gym joining and cancelling gym memberships and finally found something i have used for three years now. I have used Jas for training and been to several classes before and after Covid and the staff has done great job of keeping me motivated, safe and in a clean environment before and after Covid. The best part is that its not your normal gym with members coming and going(with their germs) and sales people just trying to get your credit card. If you are looking for some life changing workout environments, this is the place. If you just want a cheap membership and a fad type gym with some new type of 15 minute workout, you need to keep driving!!!

I’ve been training at Johns gym for almost 3 years now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. I love coming and training Muay Thai here. Coach Branden is great and has really invested in teaching me everything he can. Also love being able to use the gym for extra workouts between classes. Highly recommend checking out any of the classes, especially Muay Thai!