Austin has one of the deepest jiu jitsu scenes in the country, which means it also has thousands of people who train and would trade private instruction for a skill they want. A private at a gym is expensive. A swap with a blue or purple belt who wants to learn your thing costs you an hour of teaching.
What a jiu jitsu swap looks like
Most swaps are one on one at a gym that allows drop ins, or an open mat. Session one covers how to fall, how to frame, the basic positions and what to do in them. The point of a beginner swap is to make your first real class less confusing, not to replace a gym. Many swappers end up joining the gym their partner trains at.
Who is swapping jiu jitsu in Austin
Hobbyists with a few years on the mat, competitors and a handful of coaches. They want cooking, Spanish, video editing for their gym's social media, website help and music lessons.
Trades we are matching for jiu jitsu
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WantsVideo editing
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Questions about jiu jitsu swaps
What does the first jiu jitsu swap cover?
Usually how to fall and frame, the basic positions, and how to not get hurt in your first open mat. After that you and your partner decide what to work on next.
How much do jiu jitsu lessons cost on Swapfolk?
Nothing in money. You trade a skill you have for jiu jitsu. Paid sessions may be an option later, but the trade is the core of Swapfolk.
Where in Austin do jiu jitsu swaps happen?
Wherever the two of you agree: a coffee shop, a park, a kitchen, a gym, a studio, or on video. Most swaps meet somewhere central, east or south, and the form asks which part of Austin you are in so matches are close.
What can I trade for jiu jitsu?
Anything you are good at. The people offering jiu jitsu on Swapfolk have asked for cooking, languages, marketing help, cooking and music, but every list is different. Put what you know on the form.
When does Austin open?
Austin opens at 30 founding members. The counter on this page shows how many spots are left, and everyone on the list by then gets premium free for life.
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