Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Austin
Vandry BJJ Academy, founded by 6th-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt William Vandry, has been a leader in martial arts training since 2000. Our academy emphasizes self-defense, fitness, and community, offering structured programs for adults, children, and law enforcement professionals. William Vandry, a protg of Master Carlos Machado, brings decades of expertise in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and combative tactics. We prioritize safe, ego-free training environments where students of all levels collaborate to refine techniques like armlocks, leglocks, and takedowns. Our curriculum adapts to individual body types, ensuring personalized growth while fostering martial arts values like respect, discipline, and integrity.The VCATS program, designed for law enforcement, applies real-world arrest strategies grounded in statistical analysis of confrontations. We reject competitive aggression in favor of lifelong training, prohibiting dangerous moves during sparring to prevent injuries. Female students receive specialized mentorship, and kids develop motor skills, confidence, and teamwork through age-appropriate instruction. With no hidden fees or mandatory uniforms, our commitment to transparency and safety makes us a trusted choice for Austin families and professionals.
Services
BJJ Classes
Kickboxing
Kids BJJ
Womens Self Defense
VCATS Program
No Gi Training
Sparring Sessions
Law Enforcement Seminars
Martial Arts Curriculum
Private Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Led by 6th-degree Black Belt William Vandry, a pioneer in Texas BJJ since 2000
- Safe, non-competitive environment prioritizing injury-free lifelong training
- Specialized programs for kids, women, and law enforcement (VCATS)
- No additional fees for belt promotions or uniform requirements
- Curriculum blending traditional BJJ with modern self-defense tactics
What people say
Expert instructors
Safe learning environment
Strong community
Effective self-defense
Family-friendly
Services
BJJ Classes
Structured Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for adults and children, focusing on self-defense techniques, fitness, and character development. Classes emphasize armlocks, leglocks, and positional control tailored to individual body types. Our program builds technical proficiency while fostering a collaborative, ego-free learning environment.
Kickboxing
High-energy kickboxing sessions led by Coach Chandra, combining Muay Thai techniques with calorie-burning drills. Classes include pad work, heavy bag training, and sparring for advanced students, welcoming all fitness levels without prior experience requirements.
Kids BJJ
Age-specific Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for children aged 7-15, enhancing motor skills, discipline, and confidence. Curriculum includes mentorship between older and younger students, emphasizing respect, teamwork, and practical self-defense applications in a supervised setting.
VCATS Program
Specialized combative arrest tactics for law enforcement, developed by William Vandry using statistical analysis of real-world confrontations. This non-sport, no-gi system trains officers in subduing suspects safely through scenario-based drills adapted from Texas and LAPD data.
Womens Self Defense
Women-focused training programs teaching technique over strength, with personalized mentorship from Black Belt Chandra. Sessions address size-disparate sparring dynamics and offer women-only seminars for building confidence in controlled, supportive environments.
People
William Vandry
Head Instructor
6th-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Master Carlos Machado, William pioneered Texas BJJ instruction since 2000. He developed the VCATS law enforcement program and authored 'Leglocks: The Great Equalizer,' emphasizing safe, lifelong martial arts practice.
Chandra
Striking Coach
BJJ Black Belt and Kickboxing specialist with over 10 years of Muay Thai experience, Chandra leads striking classes while mentoring female students in self-defense techniques that prioritize technical precision over physical strength.
Coach BeN
Kids BJJ Coach
2nd-degree BJJ Black Belt specializing in youth instruction, Coach BeN develops children's motor skills and martial arts fundamentals through age-appropriate drills and mentorship-focused training methodologies.
Questions
What makes Vandry BJJ different from other gyms?
We prioritize safe, ego-free training with expert instructors, prohibiting dangerous sparring moves to ensure lifelong practice without injuries.
Do you offer women-only classes?
Yes, we provide women's self-defense seminars and ensure female students receive tailored mentorship during regular sessions.
Are kids allowed in BJJ classes?
Yes, we offer structured BJJ classes for children aged 7-15 with age-appropriate instruction and supervision.
What is the VCATS program?
VCATS trains law enforcement in real-world arrest tactics using statistics-based scenarios for safe suspect detention.
Do you charge extra for belt promotions?
No, we do not charge testing or belt promotion fees.
