We Are Austin's Best MMA Gym
South Austin Gym is the Best Place in Austin for learning Mixed Martial Arts. We offer classes and personal training in Boxing, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our students train to compete, learn self-defense, and for personal fitness.
We're Old School
We are a no non-sense facility with an old school vibe that likes to keep things simple. We don’t invest in expensive frills that don’t provide much fitness value. Instead we focus on providing top quality essentials.
Transform Your Life
See what it’s like to transform your fitness with a program you’ll actually stick with. Get an introduction to the basics of boxing, kickboxing. or jiu-jitsu with the KICKSTART Program for only $59!
A Message From Randy Palmer - Owner
Kickboxing is one of the most exciting and effective ways to get fit, and we have the best kickboxing program in Austin. My mission as your instructor is to provide you with a safe and entertaining program where you can learn at your own pace. I promise you results beyond your expectations.
Martial Arts Programs We Offer
Boxing
We teach the (Science Action Sports) SAS Boxing System, which provides structured class material to methodologically grow your skills, whether you’re a beginner or advanced boxer. You’ll learn to outsmart your opponents while developing your reflexes, speed, endurance and focus. We’re going to teach you to get in the ring and hold your own. Nothing is more empowering than learning to spar and building your strength.
Kickboxing
We specialize in Lethwei or Burmese Bareknuckle Boxing. Lethwei is a full contact combat sport from Myanmar. The use of fists, elbows, knees, and feet but more surprisingly, the head makes it a very unusual martial art. Headbutts are why it is known as “The Art of 9 Limbs.” Aside from our Lethwei program we also offer traditional kickboxing classes. We are happy to be the first official Leduc Lethwei affiliate in the United States!
Jiu-Jitsu
We teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our team, Nova Uniao, is one of the top Jiu Jitsu training academies in the world. We are proud to be a part of its prestigious team and currently the only official Nova Uniao team in Austin, Texas!Learning BJJ teaches you patience, problem solving skills, builds discipline and humility, develops your ability to deal with pressure, increases confidence, and can help clear your mind.
Additional Offerings
Personal Training
We teach the (Science Action Sports) SAS Boxing System, which provides structured class material to methodologically grow your skills, whether you’re a beginner or advanced boxer. You’ll learn to outsmart your opponents while developing your reflexes, speed, endurance and focus. We’re going to teach you to get in the ring and hold your own. Nothing is more empowering than learning to spar and building your strength.
Basic Gym Membership
With our basic gym membership you'll get access to our weightroom which includes world class cardio and strength conditioning equipment. Please note that this doesn't include access to the boxing, kickboxing, or jiu-jitsu floors and equipment. If you want to hit or kick punching bags then you'll need to sign-up for one of our martial arts programs or take private personal training sessions. This is a good option for people in the neighborhood who don't want to deal with crowds or noisy gyms.
Kickstarter Program
Do you want to take boxing or kickboxing classes but aren’t sure where to start? Then try our KICKSTART Program! It’s a great introduction to the world of boxing and kickboxing. Gym membership specials don’t get better than the KICKSTART Program. You’ll get to try a new, fun form of working out while getting a fitness assessment and personal instruction from specialized trainers – all without making a commitment. It’s the best fitness deal in Austin!
South Austin Gym Trailer
Take a Tour
Tour our facility, see what our classes are like, and listen to what others think about our gym during this trailer of South Austin Gym! Randy Palmer, the owner, is your guide.
Testimonials
Love this place!
I work out with Randy on a bi-weekly basis he always gives me a great work out, keeps it interesting and keeps me engaged. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and enjoys what he does. His enthusiasm is contagious. I have beengoing here for months and highly recommend trying this place out!
Randy is the man!
Runs an awesome gym, consistently brings in world champions for seminars and is one of the 1st places in the US, let alone Texas, that you can train in Lethwei and be certified in the art of 9 limbs!
This place is amazing!
If you are looking to take your life to the next level, whatever that means for you, this is a great place to do it. It has been transformational for me in a very short time. Thank you to the entire staff for being supportive and friendly.
Great community!
I was told that joining a gym is like joining a community. This is absolutely true about South Austin Gym. Randy and crew are awesome and always checking in with my progress. Accountability is one of their 3 pillars, and is something I need to help me along my journey. I can’t say enough good things about this place!
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Austin, TX 78745
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