sinister bjj news
and updates
re opening special, lets train
thanks jiu jitsu dummies for the shout out
deep cleaning before reopening
some front lobby updates during quarantine
new years schedule
christmas schedule
jan 1st seminar
christmas kids deal
cyber monday
halloween open mat
tap cancer out tournament
What a great turn out this past weekend. All funds raised went towards Alex Lemonade Stand for Cancer research. We able to gain 3 golds and 1 silver. Everyone did great and our gym proud. Cannot wait until the next one.
oct 27th pink gi donation based open mat
Real BJJ Players wear pink.
We are going to be hosting a donation based Open Mat in a Gi for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Asking for a small 10 dollar donation to come roll. All money collected will be donated to Susan B Komen foundation.
As a bonus we will have a couple of Pink Gis on hand to be raffled off with tickets. Individual sizes available to place your tickets in the right size for you buckets.
Come out roll have some fun for a good cause. We all know someone who lives have been effected by this. And October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
We are going to be hosting a donation based Open Mat in a Gi for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Asking for a small 10 dollar donation to come roll. All money collected will be donated to Susan B Komen foundation.
As a bonus we will have a couple of Pink Gis on hand to be raffled off with tickets. Individual sizes available to place your tickets in the right size for you buckets.
Come out roll have some fun for a good cause. We all know someone who lives have been effected by this. And October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
Labor Day Schedule
No formal classes that day
Open Mat Gi and not of the Gi style.
Begins 7 PM
No formal classes that day
Open Mat Gi and not of the Gi style.
Begins 7 PM
f2w pro 121
congrats to britt
sub hunter results
Sub Hunter this time was a great chance to show calm under pressure. Prof Lin ended with Draw towards the end of the match. On to the next one.
new videos up ready to view
sub hunter pro 47
claudia do val seminar
Cash or Venmo at Lin-Hughs only. Space will be limited and will fill up fast.
summer slam offer
Sinister BJJ Summer Slam Special
This is for new members who been on the fence of joining a BJJ Gym. We did this all the time in the past but got steered away from the formula.
During sign up and paying first months tuition a basic BJJ gi with Belt will be ordered to your size. Minimum of 3 month membership is required.
No sign up fees ever.
Come Join an A Force BJJ Affiliate Gym in Austin and be apart of gym family. Classes taught by legit associated black belt.
This is for new members who been on the fence of joining a BJJ Gym. We did this all the time in the past but got steered away from the formula.
During sign up and paying first months tuition a basic BJJ gi with Belt will be ordered to your size. Minimum of 3 month membership is required.
No sign up fees ever.
Come Join an A Force BJJ Affiliate Gym in Austin and be apart of gym family. Classes taught by legit associated black belt.
memorial day open mat
open mat 11 am to 1 on Memorial Day. All other classes are cancelled open to all gyms. Gi and No Gi.
june 15th dalua gi seminar
Coming to Sinister June 15th our Professor and head of AForce Texas @bjjdalua this will be a Gi based seminar at Noon. Click on the poster to redirect to the seminars page to get your spot reserved.
BLUE BELT MORGAN
As most people know and recognize earning belts in BJJ is very rewarding. We are one of the few schools who pride ourselfs on not giving anything away always earned. Morgan is the first lady promoted to blue belt at our school. We do have some ladies with theirs blue belts before they started here. She trains hard and helps out alot during the ladies bjj classes. Congrats Morgan way to be a good example for those beginning with us and those who are our second family.
submission Hunter Pro 43
Sub Hunter Pro 43 was a great experience being Prof Hughs first Pro fight as a black belt. This ended in a draw with alot of back and forth. So many squad members where able to make it out for this event. Many more Pro Fights in BJJ to come soon.
kids classes coming
fuji tournament austin texas
congrats alan on purple and taegon on 2nd stripe
april 27th pro fight
congrats to jon on first stripe and Sean J on making it to purple belt well deserved
eagle pass seminar with Prof Hughs
new purple congrats Alex S.
new blue congrats Dylan
free seminar at eagle pass a force
Prof Lin will be doing a Free Seminar at our Eagle Pass Tx A Force Academy. This is to help support the head coach as he makes a fast and speedy recovery from a recent surgery. We are always happy to be apart of such a great association.
our youtube channel
Click on the image below to be moved over to Sinisters You Tube Channel. This week we went over a toe hold butterfly pass.
nina cutro-kelly seminar
Thanks to Nina for coming in for this seminar. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the sport of Judo and Sambo. We covered some takedowns and a few pinning subs. Thanks to all who showed up and where able to participate
Recent Promotions
Congrats to everyone in the recent promotions. Belt are awarded not ever given here.
Clark Up to Purple
Sean 4th stripe Blue
Crystal on her 2nd at Blue
You do us all proud and represent our school in the best ways possible.
Clark Up to Purple
Sean 4th stripe Blue
Crystal on her 2nd at Blue
You do us all proud and represent our school in the best ways possible.
jean dalua jan 12th
no gi seminar
at sinister bjj
Nye open mat
all welcome
Holiday schedule
Elliot marshall seminar
Sin F.i.t
Black friday
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
We know the holidays are hard on the budget this time of year.
Our Sinister Squad is growing all the time with new faces eager to learn and grow as a team.
First 2 months of BJJ at half the original class rate. So come roll and learn for Dec and January for half price. 3 month membership required then it's a simple month to month with 30 day cancellation policy. This is unlimited classes that Sinister BJJ has to offer. With a certified IBJJF Black Belt instructor with Pro BJJ Fighting experience.
Also we are launching Sin F.I.T in December for only $75 per month for non BJJ members. This offer extends to those not wanting to do BJJ but wanting to add Sin F.I.T into their life.Cardio style fitness classes that change all the time. It will include core work, mma style training, bag and pad work, plyometric exercises, kettle bells, battle ropes etc. Same membership rules apply.
Go to sinisterbjj.com for location and schedule.
Osss
We know the holidays are hard on the budget this time of year.
Our Sinister Squad is growing all the time with new faces eager to learn and grow as a team.
First 2 months of BJJ at half the original class rate. So come roll and learn for Dec and January for half price. 3 month membership required then it's a simple month to month with 30 day cancellation policy. This is unlimited classes that Sinister BJJ has to offer. With a certified IBJJF Black Belt instructor with Pro BJJ Fighting experience.
Also we are launching Sin F.I.T in December for only $75 per month for non BJJ members. This offer extends to those not wanting to do BJJ but wanting to add Sin F.I.T into their life.Cardio style fitness classes that change all the time. It will include core work, mma style training, bag and pad work, plyometric exercises, kettle bells, battle ropes etc. Same membership rules apply.
Go to sinisterbjj.com for location and schedule.
Osss
Closed thanksgiving and black friday
Evolve tournament
PRE order your gis
We lucked out again with an awesome local gi company. Taking in orders now for the Sinister Roll Bliss Gis. Pick the number you want and tell us your size. Cash discounts available. As soon as everyone has bought their pre ordered gi we will send in the order.
Dont miss out on picking up your sweet custom gi.
Dont miss out on picking up your sweet custom gi.
Fury mma
So proud of Leon. He is stepping back in to the Octagon. Sinister will always help anyone reach their goals. We support those who support us on and off the mats.
Tap cancer out
We have a lot of our Sinister Squad Competing on the 29th. All proceeds and charity drives benefit Alexs Lemonade Stand. There is a 10 dollar spectator fee that can be paid off the event page.
Saturday update
Jackie at onnit
If you missed out on whats up at the gym. Our own Officer Jackie did her first Pro Debut. Super proud of her for going out and doing great. Also for being such a rep for Sinister and staying professional the whole time and a good sportsman. She is already making plans for more events similar to this one.
New Black Belt in the house
Memorial Day OPen Mat
Jonathan Calestine seminar
onnit world open
Our guys once again came out on top. Coach Jorge closing out gi and No gi with gold. And Adal with Gold in Gi and Silver in No Gi. Complete Submission Only rules no points. Great job guys doing the gym proud.
april 1st new schedule
Since our move to the new location our schedule has expanded. Also kids classes ages 8 and up are available four times a week.
Gis for GI's seminar
Sinister Jiu-jitsu and Guerrilla Muay Thai will be hosting a seminar to help support Gis for G.I.'s, a charitable organization that accepts gently used gis for veterans and active duty military in need. The cost of the seminar will be $60 or $20 with a donation of a gently used gi. 100% of the proceeds will go to Gi's for G.I.'s to continue their support of veterans with PTSD.http://www.gis4gis.org/
This will be a three hour seminar led by U.S. Marines Paul Woo, Joey Zente and Michael Rountree. This seminar will include elements of Combat Jiu-Jitsu.
The seminar will be lead by Professor Paul Woo, who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Paul is an active duty Marine and he is a key figure in the Texas Jiu-Jitsu community. He has competed in numerous pro and IBJJF events.
Joey Zente is a BJJ black under one of the dirty dozen Chris Haueter. Joey began Veterans Jiu Jitsu here in Austin supporting local vets through bjj. Veterans Jiu Jitsu is spreading to several gyms through the United States and continues to grow.
The striking elements will be covered by Guerrilla Muay Thai's own Michael Rountree, a U.S. Marine veteran. Michael has over 13 years experience in Muay Thai and Traditional Okinawan Karate. Michael will be covering techniques to help improve ground striking for combat BJJ.
This event will be hosted at Sinister BJJ/Guerrilla Muay Thai at 1914 West Howard Lane, Suite H Austin, Texas.
This will be a three hour seminar led by U.S. Marines Paul Woo, Joey Zente and Michael Rountree. This seminar will include elements of Combat Jiu-Jitsu.
The seminar will be lead by Professor Paul Woo, who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Paul is an active duty Marine and he is a key figure in the Texas Jiu-Jitsu community. He has competed in numerous pro and IBJJF events.
Joey Zente is a BJJ black under one of the dirty dozen Chris Haueter. Joey began Veterans Jiu Jitsu here in Austin supporting local vets through bjj. Veterans Jiu Jitsu is spreading to several gyms through the United States and continues to grow.
The striking elements will be covered by Guerrilla Muay Thai's own Michael Rountree, a U.S. Marine veteran. Michael has over 13 years experience in Muay Thai and Traditional Okinawan Karate. Michael will be covering techniques to help improve ground striking for combat BJJ.
This event will be hosted at Sinister BJJ/Guerrilla Muay Thai at 1914 West Howard Lane, Suite H Austin, Texas.
pre sales of our new gi
Come in and get on this pre sale deal. Only 100 dollars for our first gi ever. Pre shrunk and also comes with a stylin gi bag.
New location
Adal our newest blue belt
submission hunter 23
March 10th in Humble Texas. Coach Lin will be on the Submission Hunter Pro card again. Tickets available soon online for those wanting to go and attend. Leading by example win lose or draw.
Thanks to all who signed up. This event sold out within 24 hours. Kit Dale is coming to Austin thanks to Power Train Tape. Our friend at Power Train Tape company supply us with the best tape on the mats and now with Kit Dale. Feb 18th at Sinister BJJ.
Travis Newaza is visiting Austin and coming to Sinister BJJ.
Please note this is a Limited Spots available. Once full registration will be closed.
Only 50 dollars for this No GI seminar so do NOT miss out.
Pay at Sinister or Paypal
Paypal ID lin@atxbjjboard.com as a friend. Leave name to be listed please.
UPDATE
Half the sales will be donated to Operation Blue Santa. Local Police helping make sure kids have a good Christmas. Any extra money will be also donated during the seminar.
Please note this is a Limited Spots available. Once full registration will be closed.
Only 50 dollars for this No GI seminar so do NOT miss out.
Pay at Sinister or Paypal
Paypal ID lin@atxbjjboard.com as a friend. Leave name to be listed please.
UPDATE
Half the sales will be donated to Operation Blue Santa. Local Police helping make sure kids have a good Christmas. Any extra money will be also donated during the seminar.
f2w pro 46 results
Was able to pull off a win this past weekend. For anyone who knows Chris West you will know he works hard and train hard. Complete respect to him and hat off for stepping on stage. It was no easy win at all as he was technical and tough as hell. Be on the look out for him in upcoming events.
Got Sub of the night for Brown belt as well out of loop choke.
Got Sub of the night for Brown belt as well out of loop choke.
Ok Squad members. Took a vote between members for this coming Labor Day.
Enjoy the day for NO classes at Sinister.
But come Tues we shall all be rested and ready to rock and Roll.
Enjoy the day for NO classes at Sinister.
But come Tues we shall all be rested and ready to rock and Roll.
f2w Pro 46 Tickets
All of Coach Lin's ticket sales will go to the fund raising done by F2W Promotions. It will be helping other BJJ practitioners in the Houston area recover from the Hurricane.
You can purchase tickets online at Cagetix.com select the event and then Lin Hughs as the fighter. After that select the ticket type you want.
Again all the commisions from Lin go towards the fund raiser.
Thanks again and see you on the mats.
You can purchase tickets online at Cagetix.com select the event and then Lin Hughs as the fighter. After that select the ticket type you want.
Again all the commisions from Lin go towards the fund raiser.
Thanks again and see you on the mats.
Fight to win pro 46
Coach Lin will be in San Antonio Sept 9th for the Fight to Win Pro 46
Get your tickets at www.cagetix.com select Pro 46 then Lin Hughs as the figher.
Thanks to everyone for there support as our Sinister Squad grows and moves forward
Get your tickets at www.cagetix.com select Pro 46 then Lin Hughs as the figher.
Thanks to everyone for there support as our Sinister Squad grows and moves forward
affilation updates

Everything in life happens for a reason. Sinister is very fortunate to be apart of this great minded affiliation. We are all going to be growing as a team and as a bjj family. Thanks to Prof. Jean Dalua for letting us grow with you as a team.
We are going to have more seminars as well as Prof Dalua come and teach classes from time to time.
Check out their site at www.newbjj.com if you are near New Braunsfels Texas. Just down the road from Gruene Hall.
We are going to have more seminars as well as Prof Dalua come and teach classes from time to time.
Check out their site at www.newbjj.com if you are near New Braunsfels Texas. Just down the road from Gruene Hall.
Congrats to everyone on their promotions this past Thursday. Belts and stripes are earned not given here at Sinister.
All new enrollments who sign up for auto pay will receive a free gi. If you are new to bjj then also a free white belt to begin your journey with our Sinister Squad.
Come do our 1 week free trial to see what we have to offer you as a new student. Then sign up for autopay and get a free gi. This offer only valid to new enrollments.
No sign up fees or admin fees upon enrollment.
FYI all members are grandfathered in prices when ever we update our location for larger space and schedule times so dont miss out.
Come do our 1 week free trial to see what we have to offer you as a new student. Then sign up for autopay and get a free gi. This offer only valid to new enrollments.
No sign up fees or admin fees upon enrollment.
FYI all members are grandfathered in prices when ever we update our location for larger space and schedule times so dont miss out.
Congrats drew our newest blue belt
ut police academy training
We were able to participate in the UT Cadet Police training. Thanks to these new cadets our streets will be a little bit safer. At Sinister we back up the men and women of law enforcement. So happy to be able to be apart of their journey. Keep training keep doing the right thing. Check out our pricing list for first re-sponders as we want them to be fit and ready with BJJ from Sinister.
Payments updated
Update. After months of research we finally are able to accept CC payments. This will allow us also to have reoccurring enrollment fees. Ayll processing done in house no third party like most schools. We have a waiver form this to explain how it works and the questions you may have. Come train with the fastest growing school in Austin.
new affiliation
Today Sinister is now on the list of schools affiliated with the Globetrotters. This is a world wide organization. They host seminars all over the globe and made it possible for any Globetrotter to visit any school. Now when any member travels or visits Austin we are open for them to stop by and roll.
Bald strong foundation seminar
Big thanks to Prof Mark Armstrong for putting on such great technique for our seminar. Cannot wait to have him back one day.
Also Big Thanks to everyone who came. Because of all of you we were able to gain 1200 dollars in donations. We had over 30 people in attendance as well as over 10 different gym affiliations. It all about the Jiu Jitsu and not the politics.
Also Big Thanks to everyone who came. Because of all of you we were able to gain 1200 dollars in donations. We had over 30 people in attendance as well as over 10 different gym affiliations. It all about the Jiu Jitsu and not the politics.
Prof. Mark Armstrong seminar
We are so happy to have our first Seminar with Prof. Mark Armstrong.
April 9th after the TGC and Garcia Promotions Pro event we will be doing a benefit seminar. This will be a limited space so get there quick. A 40 dollar cash donation will be asked.
All proceeds going towards Bald Strong Mona Foundation.
Prof. Mark is a 3rd degree Black Belt under the world famous Jean Jacque Machado. He has been training the past 20 years under Jean Machado.
Open to all affiliations. This is a Gi only event.
April 9th after the TGC and Garcia Promotions Pro event we will be doing a benefit seminar. This will be a limited space so get there quick. A 40 dollar cash donation will be asked.
All proceeds going towards Bald Strong Mona Foundation.
Prof. Mark is a 3rd degree Black Belt under the world famous Jean Jacque Machado. He has been training the past 20 years under Jean Machado.
Open to all affiliations. This is a Gi only event.
Sinister Hat Presales now
Getting Presales for the Sinister Hats. Summer is coming so look cooler with one of these bad boys. These are a Flex Fit hat with a sport material. Not a cheap brand knock off.
Only 20 dollars.
2 sizes: Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large and yes that is correct cause it is flex fit.
2 Colors: Hat remains black itself. Logos and letters come in Hot Pink or White similar to the hoodies.
cash or via pay pal
Only 20 dollars.
2 sizes: Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large and yes that is correct cause it is flex fit.
2 Colors: Hat remains black itself. Logos and letters come in Hot Pink or White similar to the hoodies.
cash or via pay pal
Fight to win pro 27
Lucked out and was able to secure the win this past friday. Got a submission via wrist lock. Adrian was a great sportsman. Cannot wait to see him when he visits us. The best part about competing is you make new friends along the way.
Fight to win pro 27
Go to www.cagetix.com under F2W Pro Austin.
Select me Lin Hughs by Wed night March 1st
Tickets are going fast so don't miss out!!!
Select me Lin Hughs by Wed night March 1st
Tickets are going fast so don't miss out!!!
Happy Valentines Day.... Or as we call it open mat day
Would you rather roll on Valentines Day?
Would you rather ground fight than fight the crowds?
Are you on a jiu jitsu budget?
Wanna be a little bit Sinister on Feb 14th?
Come roll with us and not be lonely.
Open Mat Feb 14th 730 to 830
It will be night club themed. Disco lights dark room free rolls.
Would you rather roll on Valentines Day?
Would you rather ground fight than fight the crowds?
Are you on a jiu jitsu budget?
Wanna be a little bit Sinister on Feb 14th?
Come roll with us and not be lonely.
Open Mat Feb 14th 730 to 830
It will be night club themed. Disco lights dark room free rolls.
Congrats to Clark. He has been working hard and improving steadily. Clark was actually the first student of mine when we where called Ultimate MMA. He is now Sinister BJJ First Blue Belt.
Our Gi patches arriving soon. These will be mandatory on all Sinister BJJ students Gis/Kimonos. This is all part of being a team and showing uniformity on the mats and at tournaments.
It is required the small patch on left side top front lapel
Large patch on the back but shifted towards the left shoulder blade. This is for space need for affiliation patch later.
Patches are sold as a set of 2 patches. The patch set includes one 4 inch and one 8 inch patch for only $10 dollars.
It is required the small patch on left side top front lapel
Large patch on the back but shifted towards the left shoulder blade. This is for space need for affiliation patch later.
Patches are sold as a set of 2 patches. The patch set includes one 4 inch and one 8 inch patch for only $10 dollars.
We are open and taking new enrollments. Be apart of our Sinister Squad.
No fancy gimmicks or hidden fees we shoot you straight. Only thing missing is you.
All new enrollments receive a free Gi.
No fancy gimmicks or hidden fees we shoot you straight. Only thing missing is you.
All new enrollments receive a free Gi.
Sinister BJJ Logo T shirts are being produced now. Limited quantities available. First come first serve. No shipping available.
Only $20 dollars and will receive Free 6 inch Logo Sticker
Stickers are available now for only $ 5 dollars each
Few sizes of Hoodies left as well only $ 30 dollars
Only $20 dollars and will receive Free 6 inch Logo Sticker
Stickers are available now for only $ 5 dollars each
Few sizes of Hoodies left as well only $ 30 dollars
Jan 8th soft opening
doing open mat open to all affiliations
Starts at 730 all academies are welcome
Banner is up and ready to rock and roll. Thanks again to Rocket Banners here in Austin Tx for the fast turn around and great pricing. They did us right again. Now to get our mats full again.
Hoodie orders going out soon. This is a prepay deal. See me at the GYM with cash or pay via Pay Pal via lin@atxbjjboard.com. This shall be epic. Only 30 dollars boys and girls.
Starting in January our new schedule will be up and going. Monday is CORE. This is a basics class open for everyone. Only difference is more drilling time as there is no sparring. All other classes are gi based unless otherwise changed since we do NO gi classes here and there. Also any open mats ( open to anyone ) will be a scheduled deal.
UPDATE: New schedule available please check schedule page
UPDATE: New schedule available please check schedule page
Submission Hunter 6 Tickets available at the GYM. Jan 7th dont miss out. This will be Coach Lins first Pro BJJ Submission only fight under Sinister BJJ flag.
Our schedule for the remainder of Dec excluding Holiday Schedules
Drew and Clint received another stripe tonight. Congrats! All the time on the mats is showing and paying off.
Sinister Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - 1914 West Howard Lane suite H , Austin TX 78728