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Gracie Barra Boerne Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boerne, Texas
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 830-755-4654
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have worked with a lot of coaches and kids programs and I have to say I am extremely impressed with what they are doing here!”
“I was interested in finding out what was available for an overweight, middle-aged man that had no experience in any martial arts or any regular exercise program for that matter.”
What members say
“Professor Fabiana is a world class teacher, coaches are super nice and knowledgeable.”
“I was interested in finding out what was available for an overweight, middle-aged man that had no experience in any martial arts or any regular exercise program for that matter.”
“Everyone that I’ve met at GB Boerne has been so welcoming and friendly from the moment I called to try and get in the door to asking questions after class.”
“The instructors genuinely care about every student and go above and beyond to share not only technique, but also discipline, respect, and dedication.”
“I have worked with a lot of coaches and kids programs and I have to say I am extremely impressed with what they are doing here!”
“Every aspect from the first moment I visited the Gracie Barra Boerne & San Antonio just to inquire about classes and throughout my BJJ journey has been extremely positive.”
From the reviews
Hands down the best Jiu Jitsu school in the area. The professor is super knowledgeable and very detailed oriented. All the coaches are great and love to help in anyway they can. I would highly recommend Gracie Barra Boerne to anyone looking to try Jiu-Jitsu.
Everyone here is just wonderful! From the coaches to the other students, everyone makes you feel welcome and helps one another. It is a great community of people. My two kids ages 8 & 13 are so excited to be a part of the Gracie Barra Team!
Every aspect from the first moment I visited the Gracie Barra Boerne & San Antonio just to inquire about classes and throughout my BJJ journey has been extremely positive.
Big space, super clean and neat. Great for the whole family. The coaches are very nice and seem to know a lot about martial arts! Oh, and I read online that the professor is a very nice lady with many tittles around the world. Must check this place out!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Boerne Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Boerne Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Boerne Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
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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