Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that builds real confidence, focus, and self-defense skill — for kids ages 3 to teens, adults, and a women-only class. Taught step by step by Prof. Andre Sena and the Gracie Barra Round Rock team on East Old Settlers Boulevard. Your first class is free.
Four separate classes — Tiny Champs (3-4), Future Champs (5-6), Future Champs II (7-9), and Juniors (10-14). Your kid trains with peers, not lumped in with everyone.
Led by head instructor Prof. Andre Sena, with the academy owned by 4th Degree Black Belt Prof. Fabio Villela.
A dedicated all-women BJJ class — real self-defense in a room built for it, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The official Gracie Barra system, used at 1,000+ schools worldwide — progress you can measure.
Try a real class — no card on file, no contract for the trial.
Train at any Gracie Barra worldwide — your progression carries with you.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and teens (13+), built for beginners — structured Gracie Barra curriculum, classes morning to evening, and a free first class.
Women-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — practical self-defense in an all-women room, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All levels welcome. First class free.
Learn MoreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3-4 — coordination, listening, and focus built through age-appropriate games. Often a child's first activity. First class free.
Learn MoreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 5-6 — basic positions, mat awareness, and the focus and discipline that carry into school. First class free.
Learn MoreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 7-9 — real technique, partner drilling, and the first controlled sparring, in a true peer group. First class free.
Learn MoreBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 10-14 — advanced technique, conditioning, and a structured outlet that builds teen confidence. First class free.
Learn More“I opened Gracie Barra Round Rock to bring the official GB curriculum to Williamson County — family-first, ego-free, and run on the same system used at more than 1,000 Gracie Barra schools worldwide. Master Carlos Gracie Jr. founded Gracie Barra on the principle that Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone willing to step on the mat — every age, every body type. That principle sets the standard in our room on East Old Settlers Boulevard: a three-year-old in Tiny Champs, an adult in the lunchtime class, a teenager rolling in Juniors, and a day-one beginner who started last week — all training under the same curriculum, led by Professor Andre Sena and our team. My job is to make sure every one of them is on the right mat.”
Located on East Old Settlers Boulevard near Old Settlers Park, Gracie Barra Round Rock is Williamson County's home for structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy is owned by Prof. Fabio Villela — a Gracie Barra 4th Degree Black Belt — and led day to day by head instructor Prof. Andre Sena, whose name comes up in review after review from Round Rock families.
Jiu-Jitsu here is for everyone, from the youngest students in Tiny Champs (ages 3-4) through teens, adults, and dedicated competitors. The age-banded kids program — Tiny Champs, Future Champs, Future Champs II, and Juniors — gives children in Round Rock a structured path that builds confidence, focus, and discipline at every stage, with each child training alongside a true peer group rather than a mixed-age class.
For adults, the curriculum is the same proven Gracie Barra system taught at more than 1,000 schools worldwide — which means steady, measurable progress whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or training for competition. The women-only class offers a dedicated, supportive room for women at every level, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and the academy reflects it: students drive in from Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown, and the neighborhoods around the Dell campus. A free first class is the standard way to start — no contract, no pressure, just an hour on the mat to see if it fits.
Our Team
Fabio Villela
4th Degree Black Belt
Owner
Gracie Barra 4th Degree Black Belt
Professor Fabio Villela is the owner of Gracie Barra Round Rock and of the Gracie Barra schools across Williamson County. A 4th Degree Black Belt, he trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr., Prof. Marcio Feitosa, and Vinicius "Draculino" — the lineage behind the modern Gracie Barra curriculum. He sets the standard for every program at the academy: calm, structured, technical, and family-friendly.
Andre Sena
1st Degree Black Belt
Gracie Barra 1st Degree Black Belt
Professor Andre Sena is the head instructor at Gracie Barra Round Rock and the coach Round Rock families name again and again in their reviews. He leads the day-to-day adult and kids classes with patience and a genuine focus on each student — beginners and competitors alike train under his eye every week.
“Andre and the entire team of black belt professors at Gracie Barra are fantastic. My 16-year-old truly enjoys training there. They not only prepare students for tournaments but also build character. Plus, they take cleanliness seriously.”
Nessa D
“Gracie Barra Round Rock is an outstanding school with an exceptional approach to teaching kids. Their holistic philosophy goes beyond just building physical strength — they are dedicated to developing confident, disciplined, and respectful young people.”
Irina Gordin
“Coach Andre is truly amazing and kid centered! (That's from a career educator and coach.) My kids love this place! Coach Sandra has been such an inspiration for my daughter as a female athlete.”
Dion Reyes
Families travel to Gracie Barra Round Rock from across the area. Find your neighborhood below — each page covers drive time, local landmarks, and the programs we offer.
8 min drive
Dell Technologies Headquarters · Old Settlers Park
Explore North Round Rock14 min drive
Lake Pflugerville · Stone Hill Town Center
Explore Pflugerville14 min drive
Downtown Hutto · Hutto Lake Park
Explore Hutto16 min drive
Georgetown Square · Wolf Ranch Town Center
Explore Georgetown20 min drive
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park · Brushy Creek Lake Park
Explore Cedar Park
Guides, beginner primers, and answers to the questions every new student asks. Written for our community, not copy-pasted.
Kids Bjj
Gracie Barra Round Rock runs four age-banded kids BJJ programs: Tiny Champs for ages 3-4, Future Champs for 5-6, Future Champs II for 7-9, and Juniors for 10-14. Each tier uses age-appropriate curriculum, keeping children with true peers. The academy is on East Old Settlers Boulevard, 14 minutes from Pflugerville and Hutto.
Read articleWomen Self Defense
Gracie Barra Round Rock holds a dedicated women-only BJJ class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM at 105 E Old Settlers Boulevard. The class is open to all experience levels and covers practical self-defense using the Gracie Barra curriculum. No prior martial arts experience is needed. The first class is free.
Read articleBeginners
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Round Rock is free, lasts one hour, and requires no experience. Wear athletic shorts and a t-shirt. Professor Andre Sena or a certified instructor leads the session: a warm-up, technique instruction, and partner drilling. No sparring for first-timers. The academy is at 105 E Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, TX.
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Gracie Barra Round Rock
105 E Old Settlers Blvd, Ste 108, Round Rock, TX 78664
Near East Old Settlers Boulevard, near Old Settlers Park, Round Rock.
Free parking on site.
Gracie Barra Round Rock
105 E Old Settlers Blvd, Ste 108, Round Rock, TX 78664
Near East Old Settlers Boulevard, near Old Settlers Park, Round Rock.
