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Renzo Gracie Austin Joins the Lone Star Team

We’re excited to announce a major step forward for our team: Renzo

One Team, Two Homes

We’re proud to officially introduce the relationship between Renzo Gracie Round Rock

The Most Common Jiu Jitsu Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming.

How Hard Should I Be Training in Jiu Jitsu?

One of the most common questions I get from students is some

Do Belts in Jiu Jitsu Actually Matter?

When it comes to jiu jitsu, people tend to fall into two

Hitting Plateaus in Jiu Jitsu: What It Really Means and How to Get Through It

By Professor Gabe, Renzo Gracie Round Rock One of the most common

Does Jiu Jitsu Help With Behavior Problems in Children?

Renzo Gracie Round Rock Explains the Real Answer As parents, we’re all

Am I Too Old or Too Out of Shape to Start Jiu Jitsu?

If you’ve ever looked at jiu jitsu and thought, “I wish I

Can Jiu Jitsu Really Help You in a Self-Defense Situation? (Short Answer: Yes.)

We get asked this a lot at Renzo Gracie Round Rock:“Is Jiu

The Rich History and Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become one of the most popular and effective