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Vasquez Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Austin, Texas
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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule vasquezacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 512-413-0187
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 3–4:30 pm |
The classes they run
“He assured me that being a beginner wasn't an issue and that I could purchase any gear/equipment I'd need there with them.”
“because you will be so sore and need a day to recover if you attend all the classes) as well as kids classes on every day except for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.”
“I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.”
“If you want to join their competition team, they're just as good!”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
Other martial arts here
“In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays.”
“In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays.”
“I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.”
“I no longer train at Vasquez MMA due to no longer living close enough to attend their classes, but it was one of the best years I've spent in any community.”
“My daughter has enjoyed attending the Karate and Jiu Jitsu classes with Master Vasquez for more than 4 years now.”
“There is sparring for boxing on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and wrestling/rolling in BJJ every day.”
What members say
“I've seen them show great patience to completely new beginners and help refine and teach new skills to high level athletes.”
“People there are friendly and respectful, the facilities are clean, much attention is given to safety, and the instructors are all knowledgeable.”
“I was also informed of my favorite part of my gym: the fact that they teach grappling AND striking classes back-to-back in the same day!”
“His classes are great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds, learn self-defense, be an active competitor, or just wants to have fun while getting a great workout.”
“I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.”
“People there are friendly and respectful, the facilities are clean, much attention is given to safety, and the instructors are all knowledgeable.”
From the reviews
If you like punching and/or kicking things and choking and/or arm barring people then this may be the establishment for you! In all seriousness, Vasquez Academy offers both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing/kickboxing every single day (only closed on Fridays and Sundays... which you will want it to be...
Rudy and his team are fantastic. As a complete beginner, I love how detail oriented the instruction has been. Class is fun and the environment is very welcoming. Highly recommend checking this place out.
I no longer train at Vasquez MMA due to no longer living close enough to attend their classes, but it was one of the best years I've spent in any community. It's an overstatement to say I have trouble in social situations, but I've always had a deep interest in martial arts and never been able to afford classes…
This is a fantastic place to train, from beginner to expert. It's clean, spacious, air-conditioned, and heated with high ceilings and great lighting. I really enjoy the fact that they have both Gi and No-Gi classes for their Jiu-Jitsu programs, and for the bold, they offer full-contact sparring sessions with takedowns.
New to muay thai? Start at Vasquez Academy
Vasquez Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Vasquez Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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