About Black Widow MMA
Black Widow MMA is a well-regarded gym that offers a range of martial arts classes, including traditional Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA, youth MMA, fitness classes, and self-defense. The gym prides itself on its focus on fundamentals and techniques, with a comprehensive schedule accommodating all levels and skill sets. The coaches at Black Widow MMA are experienced, patient, and knowledgeable, providing exceptional guidance and mentorship to students. The gym's commitment to making top-tier training accessible is reflected in its competitive pricing and thoughtful student discounts. Students can expect a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment that fosters growth and improvement, both physically and mentally. With a reputation as a premier training facility, Black Widow MMA is an ideal setting for anyone looking to explore the world of MMA or take their skills to the next level.
My 7yo son is loving his training here! Just a few weeks in and his confidence and fitness are so much better.
Black Widow is a one of a kind gym. After watching my husband train in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for over 2 years, I wanted to start getting into it as well. Before finding Black Widow, the gym I trained at was male dominated. The guys that trained there weren't the kindest and would rather beat you up then help you learn and grow in the sport. That is not the case at all at Black Widow. After training at my previous gym for six months, I wanted to find a gym that had more female representation. I tried the free women's only Muay Thai classes on Saturday's for a couple months before fully committing to joining the gym. In that short time, I learned that the female community at Black Widow is like no other. Black Widow is a safe space where you can train without judgement, and feel supported by the coaches and both the men and women that train there as well. Coach Bitsy and Jorge are so passionate about the sport and it really shows. They are consistently pushing us to be the best we can be. I love the community at Black Widow and am so glad to have found it!
I stumbled upon Black Widow MMA gym by way of meeting the boxing instructor Jazzias in early 2021. I'm a big regular gym goer, but had never dabbled in any form of MMA before, so initially I was a bit shy to jump into the classes and fully immerse myself into their suite of offerings across boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and more. But I am so glad that I got over myself and dipped my toes in last year! This is more than a gym–it's a community, and a space for people to grow, thrive, and build some beautiful friendships. Every instructor I've had the pleasure to learn from has been nothing short of amazing in terms of skill level and the ability and willingness to make the training and concepts accessible to beginners. Bitsy, Jorge, Jazzias have all been amazing to learn from. I've been a bit of a casual goer in that I can't make it to as many classes as I'd like, but even so, I feel that I've learned some really valuable ways to move my body that I really look forward to developing further with time. This gym is friendly to the highest level martial artists and the beginners. They have classes every day in mornings, around lunch time, and evenings, as well as a few on the weekends. There's really something for everyone. Take a look at their schedule on their website–you'll definitely find something suitable to your schedule and skill level. If you are brand new to martial arts, your best bet will either be one of the "Basic Monday" classes or (if you're a woman) one of the women's classes on the weekend (PSA: the women's Muay Thai class on Saturdays is free)! Most adults really need a way to make friends, and this is one way to both make friends, gain some really cool skills, and challenge yourself mentally and physically. I cannot recommend this place enough. Black Widow MMA is a real Austin treasure. I also know they have kids classes, but as I am neither a kid nor a parent with kids at Black Widow, I can't speak to them. But I do know the instructors there, and I am sure they are nothing short of amazing when it comes to teaching kids martial arts. If I had kids to deal with, I'd definitely put my trust in their instructors. Shoutout to the amazing coaches and teammates who make this place what it is–an incredibly supportive and safe environment in which to develop yourself and find a community.