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Gracie Barra Birmingham USA
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Birmingham, Alabama
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbbhamusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 205-632-4634
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 10:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Give this place a consideration if you are wanting to learn jiu jitsu / self defense in the Downtown Bham area.”
What members say
“The quality of instruction is top notch and it really does feel like one big family.”
From the reviews
This place has a family vibe with great curriculum and culture. The staff /owners here are a big part of what makes it so inviting and fun to learn. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Give this place a consideration if you are wanting to learn jiu jitsu / self defense in the Downtown Bham area.
Immediately felt like family when I walked in the doors! I train with a different organization but that didn't bother them in the slightest. Fantastic instruction not only one how to do the technique but also the principles for the situation. Looking forward to stop in again when I travel through the area!
GBB truly fosters a sense of family and team. All the instructors are passionate and patient, and you get the sense they really care about you. The drive is contagious. I feel privileged to be able to train so closely with such knowledgeable instructors and dedicated students.
I could not recommend an academy more highly than Gracie Barra Birmingham. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient and supportive. The clientele here is welcoming and it keeps you coming back each day. I will continue to train here for years to come.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Birmingham USA
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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