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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Jupiter, Florida

Part of Gracie Barra

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule gbjupiter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 561-203-7064

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 4–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“Lucas was so helpful and had so much patience with my son in the beginning!”

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🏆 Competition Team

“I would highly recommend this gym for anybody looking to learn the ropes or compete at the highest level.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Professor Joe, and coach Steve are some of the best in the business, and I enjoy learning correct self defense, and jiujitsu technique daily:)”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 105 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Professor Joe, and coach Steve are some of the best in the business, and I enjoy learning correct self defense, and jiujitsu technique daily:)”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Over the years, I've trained at a variety of gyms/dojos and have never found one as professional and welcoming as Gracie Barra Jupiter.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“All of the coaches are fantastic and down to earth, AND they can honestly stand behind their claim of “acceptance for all”, unlike some neighboring programs/facilities.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Professor Joe, and coach Steve are some of the best in the business, and I enjoy learning correct self defense, and jiujitsu technique daily:)”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 10 mentions

“From the word class instruction to the clean facility, I am lucky and honored to call Gracie Barra of Jupiter home when I step on the mat.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“From the word class instruction to the clean facility, I am lucky and honored to call Gracie Barra of Jupiter home when I step on the mat.”

From the reviews

I love the environment here .All of the instructors are so friendly and very knowledgeable.It is a family atmosphere. I highly recommend Gracie Barra Jupiter.

★★★★★ — Angie, Sep 2018

We were so happy when we found out about the Gracie Barra gym in Jupiter! Professor Joe and Coach Steve are so wonderful, and patient with the kids! My 11 year old son and 13 year old daughter have taken so much away from each class they train in!

★★★★★ — Angela, Nov 2018

So glad Professor Joe set up here in Jupiter ! Love the classes ! Fantastic friendly atmosphere, you're made to feel like you're part of a family. Professor Joe and Coach Steve are so knowledgeable and genuinely love Jiu Jitsu and it shows in the way they teach .. fun but with discipline and structure.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Sep 2018

Professor Joe Scarola and Coach Steve are great teachers and their passion truly shows. The community and camaraderie is outstanding. Gracie Barra is international, so I feel confident knowing that when I'm traveling I'll always have a place to train.

★★★★★ — Austin, Jul 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Left side of Building, 400 Toney Penna Dr suite D1, Jupiter, FL33458

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