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BJJ • Muay Thai • Kickboxing • MMA

Train Jiu-Jitsu, Striking and MMA in the Heart of Austin

Learn alongside coaches who still compete, across BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA. First-timer friendly sessions run every day of the week.

WORKING COACHESYears of mat time
EVERY LEVELFirst day to fight camp
SPOTLESS MATSCleaned between classes
FAMILY TIMETABLEKids from age 5 to adults
FREE TRIAL CLASSTry any program free

Our Programs

Find the Class That Fits You

Explore training options for children, newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Every class follows safe progressions with hands-on coaching.

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Kids (Ages 5–12)All Levels

Kids Martial Arts

Supportive sessions where kids build focus, balance and practical everyday self-defense habits.

  • Courtesy and discipline woven into games
  • Boundary-setting and bully-prevention practice
  • Rank advancement honoring steady effort
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Gi and No-GiBeginner to Advanced

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Master leverage on the ground: hold position, escape trouble and apply submissions confidently.

  • Core-first syllabus built for newcomers
  • Situational live rounds in each class
  • Belt and stripe evaluations as you advance
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Striking and ConditioningAll Fitness Levels

Muay Thai & Kickboxing

Develop sharp punches, kicks and movement while building stamina through pads and supervised partner work.

  • Mitt rounds, heavy bags and skill drills
  • Total-body fitness built into sessions
  • Voluntary light sparring whenever you feel prepared
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Striking and GrapplingIntermediate to Advanced

Mixed Martial Arts

Fuse punches, takedowns and submissions into one versatile and well-rounded combat game.

  • Mix of standup, clinch and mat phases
  • Fight-team and fitness pathways offered
  • Power and cardio coaching included
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Training for Every Age and Level

About Us

Where Austin Comes to Learn to Fight Smart

Ridgeline Combat Academy welcomes families, first-timers and seasoned competitors under one roof. Sessions stay organized, realistic and grounded in mutual respect.

Whether your goal is boosting your child's self-belief, stepping onto the mat yourself, or sharpening advanced technique, our staff will place you in the ideal starting group today.

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Coaching You Can Follow

Grasp every technique progressively before adding pace or resistance.

Controlled Sparring

Practice live rounds safely on premium mats with proper gear and oversight.

No Experience Needed

Walk in as a total newcomer and start training today.

Visible Improvement

Follow a defined path where your growth shows each month.

Meet the Team

Meet the People Behind the Mats

Every session is led by instructors with genuine mat hours, competitive backgrounds and teaching skill.

Head Coach
Head coach Diego Navarro RCA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Diego Navarro

Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach

  • Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Regional Open Division Champion
  • 11+ Years of Coaching Experience

Diego has rolled and medaled at regional opens for over a decade. His teaching stresses patient basics, dominant positioning and responsible finishing for every rank.

Striking
Muay Thai and MMA coach Kevin Tran RCA
Muay Thai & MMA

Kevin Tran

Muay Thai and MMA Coach

  • 18 Amateur and Pro Fights
  • Former Regional Muay Thai Competitor
  • Two-Time State Title Holder

Kevin brings eighteen bouts of cage and ring lessons into each session. Expect crisp technique, demanding fitness and carefully managed partner work.

Kids
Kids program director Priya Nair RCA
Kids Martial Arts

Priya Nair

Kids Program Director

  • Black Belt Instructor in Taekwondo
  • Youth Coaching Certification
  • 9+ Years Teaching Children

Priya guides young students through playful yet orderly sessions matched to their age. She nurtures attention, movement, self-assurance and good manners.

Weekly Schedule

Plan Your Training Week

Look over the timetable below and pick the program, day and session that suits you best.

Ridgeline Combat Academy

CLASS SCHEDULE

Structured classes for kids and adults.

MON–FRI 6:00 AM–9:00 PM  |  SAT 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Day6:00 AM10:00 AM12:00 PM5:30 PM7:00 PM
MondayKids Martial ArtsBJJ FundamentalsMuay Thai / KickboxingMMA FundamentalsBJJ Gi
TuesdayKids Martial ArtsBJJ FundamentalsMuay Thai BasicsMuay Thai / KickboxingBJJ No-Gi
WednesdayKids Martial ArtsBJJ FundamentalsMMA StrikingMMA FundamentalsBJJ Gi
ThursdayKids Martial ArtsMuay Thai BasicsMuay Thai / KickboxingMMA FundamentalsBJJ No-Gi
FridayKids Martial ArtsBJJ FundamentalsMuay Thai / KickboxingOpen MatOpen Mat
SaturdayKids Martial ArtsBJJ Open MatMuay Thai / KickboxingMMA Sparring—
SundayClosed — rest and recovery. See you Monday.

Session times can shift around public holidays and special occasions. Message us ahead of your first class.

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Get Started

Your First Week,
Step by Step

New member training on a mat during a beginner fitness session
STEP 01

Pick a Time and Learn the Plan

Select a convenient session and find out what happens next: how each class runs and how you advance from there.

STEP 02

Meet Your Coach

Show up ten minutes ahead, greet your instructor, look around the gym and ask anything on your mind.

STEP 03

Start Your First Class

Take part in your opening class and feel the coaching in a secure, well-organized setting.

STEP 04

Train Free, Then Join

  • No background needed; beginners start here.
  • The trial class is free, and you decide about joining later.
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Member Reviews

What Members Say

My daughter counts down the days until her next session. Instructors stay kind, organized and welcoming to newcomers. She even carries herself with more confidence in class.

Rachel T.Kids Program Parent
Inside the bright, fully equipped Ridgeline training facility Member building conditioning with battle ropes

Evening sessions fit neatly around my job, I progress at my own speed and always leave knowing my next goal. The basics course was precisely my fit.

Michael K.BJJ Member

Instructors break down every move thoroughly and monitor each repetition. I walked in with no background and instantly felt at home.

Chris M.Muay Thai Member
Member practicing overhead strength work in the conditioning area

Fresh mats, organized sessions and partners who genuinely support one another. MMA training here lifted my conditioning beyond every previous gym.

Tomas V.MMA Member

Common Questions

Quick Answers for New Members

Not at all. Introductory sessions cover stance, movement and safety first. Instructors scale each exercise to the individual, so newcomers and veterans share the floor comfortably.

Our youth classes welcome ages 5 through 12. If your child falls outside that bracket, reach out and we will point you toward the best option.

Just bring stretchy gym clothes. Your instructor will outline the kit needed down the line — loaner gloves and uniforms cover your trial.

Never unless you ask. People train here for fitness, self-assurance, usable skills or tournaments. Contest preparation happens only for volunteers who request it.

Absolutely. Submit the trial request form and our staff will match you with a suitable class. That opening visit is free, with zero pressure to enroll.

Definitely. Ridgeline runs distinct youth and adult tracks all week, letting parents and children practice at one location, frequently in consecutive slots.

Contact Us

Let's Get You
on the Mats

Ring us, drop by the gym, or send the form below and our crew will reach out to match you with the ideal class.

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ADDRESS418 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States
HOURSMonday–Friday: 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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