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April 2025 by Ian Kowasch (Ian Kowasch)
Awesome community of people. Everyone was super friendly and Professor Miguel was very welcoming. Could not recommend this gym enough.
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January 2025 by Sam Spieler
I dropped in at Professor Miguel’s class on Thursday night and Friday afternoon. He was so helpful and patient with athletes. As a female, I get nervous dropping in at a new gym knowing I’m going to be rolling with mostly men. I didn’t have a chance to feel nervous because everyone was so friendly. All of the guys were great to roll with. I’ll be back the next time I’m in Leander.
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December 2024 by Luke Johnston
My 7 year old started his BJJ classes here and loves it. This gym offers a perfect mix of fun, hard work and learning. There is a strong emphasis on safety, while keeping it a physical and challenging training environment. The schedule is also great, you can easily go one day a week or 5 days a week depending on your availability and commitment.
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December 2024 by Brandon Henderson
Earned my blue belt here, excellent gym Miguel is a great Coach. There boxing class is enjoyable as well, Trevor is great! Couldn’t recommend this gym enough 🤙🏽
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November 2024 by Samuel Sanchez
I’ve been going to the boxing club of Cornerstone consistently for the last 3 months now. When I first got there I didn’t have a clue about boxing, how to throw a proper punch, and I was completely flat footed (couldn’t bounce on feet). Little did I know when I first joined that it was the start of an obsession and LOVE for boxing! 3 months later and 20 pounds lighter I can finally bounce on my feet and know how to throw punches and defend against them. But more importantly, the mental growth, the discipline and confidence gained from my time there have been life changing!
Coaches Javier and Trevor are awesome and will work with you on any level of experience you might have (or zero experience in my case). It’s been a pleasure learning mindset, offensive and defensive boxing techniques from them. The community there is wonderful. Positive, high energy and friendly individuals that’ll welcome you with open arms and motivate/inspire you to get to the next level and get more out of yourself.
If you’re thinking of giving boxing a try I highly recommend Cornerstone. Before starting I was on the fence about it for a long time – I wish I had started sooner! The first week is free, give it a try and your future self will thank you for it.
Thank you Cornerstone!
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April 2024 by Derek Hickey
Cornerstone has been my home academy for years now. The head instructor Miguel is very knowledgeable and professional. He has a passion to share Jiu Jitsu and he has created something special with Cornerstone that you will want you coming back to learn Jiu Jitsu, reach your fitness goals and have fun! He has a flexible class schedule as well as kids classes that are available.
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September 2023 by Zack Masters
I am a beginner of jiu jitsu and have been attending Miguel’s classes for a little over two months now and I’m hooked. Originally, I had 3 or 4 jiu jitsu trial sessions set up at other gyms like John’s gym etc but after starting here for the first free week, I didn’t even bother to check out the other gyms. The people here truly want you to get better and make all the newcomers feel extremely welcome. It’s awesome seeing colored belts at my classes because when you roll with them they try to help you and instruct you on what you’re doing wrong instead of just submitting you for the hell of it. Miguel is very patient, keeps the classes fun and teaches in a way that beginners can grasp. The rolling is hard work, but it’s been so crucial in my “slight” growth the past couple months. There’s truly a great team here at this gym and I’m looking forward to many more years here. If you’re thinking about joining, come try it out!
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September 2023 by Rusty Trouble
Cannot recommend this place enough.The community is basically my second family, and the gym is just great. People work with you not against you and everyone cares about each other. If you're looking for a fantastic gym to train at I would definitely recommend going here.
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September 2023 by Brittany Aguilar
Stumbled upon this gem of a place absolutely love this academy for my son and love all the people who run this place
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July 2023 by Dave H.
Excellent value. Comfortable setting for beginners big and small. In a year of training 2-4 times a week, I could not imagine a more welcoming and productive environment. Three sessions a day available for adults, kid classes every day, Gi and No-Gi week to week, lots of upper belt and white belts available. Jiu Jitsu is hard, but Cornerstone is a great place to find out.
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March 2023 by Tom Bubb
I 'started my Jiu Jitsu journey at Cornerstone a few months ago and I love it here! I came with zero prior knowledge or applicable skill sets but that didn't matter. As many other have correctly said, there are NO egos here and from day one I've been treated like I belong, like I've been coming my whole life. I can tell you from experience that Miguel and the other teachers are patient, persistent, and they will help you learn and grow... and smash of course. Highly recommended I will never train at another gym!
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January 2023 by Kyle Lumpkin
Love this place, been attending for 3+ years. Great place for beginners, great member dynamics in the gym. Miguel is an excellent instructor. He has a group of upper belts that serve as instructors as well who are legit and friendly. Get off your butt and on the mats! ?
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January 2023 by Matthew Nguyen
I dropped in one of the afternoon classes, coach did a great job showing the technique and demonstrating why it works. I enjoyed it, but what I didn't enjoy was rolling.I rolled with one of the members that joined the gym, the inside of my knee popped. After I told the guy to go slow and be careful, he proceeded to armbar me and cranked it so hard the inside of my elbow popped. I did not roll with him again afterwards.I had discussed it with the coach there afterwards, yes he informed me that the people in the gym roll hard, but I did say rolling hard like that isn't going to help anyone.Being a beginner myself I understand what it's like when someone does this during training. It's very demoralizing for newcomers that want to learn the gentle art of jiu-jitsu.This is my experience and maybe that I got unlucky. I have nothing against the instructor or many of the people that train there. I've made it clear to them. However, I can't trust that the safety will be guaranteed for beginners. Sorry.
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February 2022 by Daniel T.
Great workout!! My son and I are new to martial arts of any kind. Thorough training and learning is fun with these guys!
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January 2022 by Logan Schmidt
I was in town for a couple days and attended the Friday morning and Saturday morning classes. Even though I was new to the gym everyone treated me as though I was a lifetime member there. The instruction was fantastic as well. Of all the gyms I've visited this is definitely one of my favorites!
