Joao Crus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Austin

10/10/2026

Thinking about Jiu-Jitsu, but feeling unsure about your first class?

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Private lessons give you one-on-one guidance, room to ask questions, and time to learn at your own pace. We start with your goals and build the fundamentals together—one manageable step at a time.

I’m Joao Crus, and my approach is Relational First, Physical Second. That means getting to know you, building trust, and helping you feel comfortable as you learn.

🥋 Complete beginners welcome
📍 Downtown Austin
🕒 Morning, lunch, and afternoon appointments
No previous experience required.

Message me “PRIVATE” to share your goals and find an appointment that fits your schedule.

10/10/2026

You passed the guard. Now, make side control count.

Getting to the position is one step. Feeling confident there takes focused practice.

Explore my Side Control online course and bring a clear purpose to your next training session. Study the techniques, practice with a partner, and keep refining your game—one detail at a time.

Ready to build confidence in side control?

👉 Explore the course:
https://jiu-jitsuclasses.online/side-control/

10/09/2026

10/04/2026

Ever learned a flashy submission, then felt lost trying to escape side control?

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when every technique seems disconnected. Your effort deserves a clear direction.

My White to Blue Belt Online Curriculum gives you a structured path to build your foundation and bring more purpose to your training.

Keep showing up. Give yourself a map.

Explore the course:
https://jiu-jitsuclasses.online/white-to-blue-belt/

10/02/2026

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Toddlers

09/28/2026

“I can’t do it!”

“Let’s try one little piece.”

The coach shows the move. Your child tries it, gets tangled up, laughs, resets, and tries again. Then comes the moment they’ve been waiting for: “I did it!”

In a kids private lesson, there’s room to ask questions, move at their own pace, and enjoy every small win. We practice jiu-jitsu while helping them build focus, confidence, and calm along the way.

Ready to see what your child can discover? Book a kids private session at joaocrusbjj.com.

09/27/2026

You walk onto the mat with one question: “Am I doing this right?”

A few minutes later, you’re stuck in a position you’ve seen a dozen times. Your coach pauses, shows you one small adjustment, and you try again. This time, you find your way out.

That’s the fun of a private lesson. We can slow down, follow your questions, and spend time on the part of jiu-jitsu that you want to understand.

Come work on your game, one discovery at a time. Book an adult private session at joaocrusbjj.com.

09/26/2026

**Time on the mat teaches respect, patience, and how to be a good partner.**

In our kids' classes, every student learns to listen, wait their turn, and help a training partner get better. Those habits show up at school, at home, and with friends.

Confidence, focus, and kindness, built one class at a time.

🥋 **Try a free class this week.** Spots are limited, so message us today and we'll get your child started.

📍 Joao Crus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dripping Springs and Downtown Austin, inside Castle Hill Fitness
💬 Send us a message to claim your free trial class.