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Austin’s AquaJits Faces Shutdown After Complaint Calling It “Dangerous” & “Bad Influence”

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September 15, 2026

At Barton Springs in Austin, a floating mat that looks something like a boxing platform crossed with a lily pad has become the stage for AquaJits, a hybrid of jiu-jitsu and sumo where competitors grapple for position while trying to push each other into the water below. But the unusual setup recently drew unwanted attention […]

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