Every Thursday at 10th Planet Airlock, we run a women’s jiu jitsu class that is completely free for women. No membership required. No experience needed. Just show up.
Whether you’ve never stepped on a mat before or you’re already training and want a dedicated space with other women, this class is for you.
The women’s program at 10th Planet Airlock is led by Coach Andrea Hixson, a Purple Belt who has dedicated herself to growing women’s jiu jitsu.
Andrea started training in 2021 at Gracie Bradenton in Florida and spent her first years training at 10th Planet gyms across the country while traveling full-time. Along the way, she became passionate about documenting women’s experiences in the sport, which led her to create American Jiujiteira, a documentary following her own first steps in jiu jitsu and the stories of remarkable women grapplers across the country.
She now coaches the women’s classes at 10th Planet Airlock. She knows what it’s like to walk into a gym for the first time, and she’s built a class environment where that experience is as welcoming as possible.
Jiu jitsu is one of the most practical self-defense skills a woman can develop. Unlike strength-based martial arts, jiu jitsu is built on leverage, timing, and technique, which means a smaller person can genuinely control or submit a larger, stronger attacker.
But beyond self-defense, most women who start training jiu jitsu stay for the community, the challenge, and the confidence it builds. There’s nothing quite like learning that you’re more capable than you thought.
You don’t need to know anything walking in. Coach Andrea runs a structured class that covers:
The class is women-only, so the environment is supportive, focused, and free of any sweaty dudes. You’ll be challenged, but you’ll never be made to feel out of place.
Wear comfortable workout clothes, leggings and a t-shirt work perfectly. No uniform needed to start.
Many women who start in the Thursday class choose to add regular training to their schedule. All of our adult jiu jitsu classes are mixed and welcome women at all levels. We train 6 days a week with a full schedule of morning and evening options.
There’s no better way to find out if jiu jitsu is for you than to just show up. The Thursday women’s class costs you nothing but an hour of your time.
We were voted the #1 Best Martial Arts Gym in Bastrop County in 2025. Come see why.
Questions? Call us at (512) 271-5260 or email airlockbjj@gmail.com.
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