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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Tyler
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tyler, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbtyler.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 903-520-1112
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The facility is VERY clean, the atmosphere is always positive, and families are welcome and should not be wary of the language or behavior their children might encounter.”
“I always wanted to wrestle in high school and never had the opportunity.”
“The classes are a very nice mix of competitors and recreational members.”
“Not only do they teach self defense techniques and jiu jitsu, but they also teach skills that are integral in character development.”
Other martial arts here
“I also partake in their kickboxing program and I love every thing about it.”
“I always wanted to wrestle in high school and never had the opportunity.”
What members say
“The coach was great — very patient, encouraging, and made everyone feel comfortable while teaching important skills.”
“So excited to see such friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming people teaching jiu-jitsu in East Texas.”
“So excited to see such friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming people teaching jiu-jitsu in East Texas.”
“I have three of my kids here and they love it they feel safe while they learn all the techniques and the coaches are really patient with each child.”
“I have three of my kids here and they love it they feel safe while they learn all the techniques and the coaches are really patient with each child.”
“I looked at the available schools in the area and trained for a couple of weeks at one of the others, but ultimately chose Gracie Barra as my Jiu Jitsu home.”
From the reviews
The values and principles that build Master Carlos Gracie Jr.’s personal philosophy have defined to a great extent the culture of Gracie Barra Tyler. I love this place. The students and coach's are great. It is a great community, family oriented, always clean and safe.
I am a 45 year old professional who has been interested in Jiu Jitsu for several years now, but never followed through until last year. I looked at the available schools in the area and trained for a couple of weeks at one of the others, but ultimately chose Gracie Barra as my Jiu Jitsu home.
I can’t recommend Gracie Barra enough! The staff is stellar. Not only do they teach self defense techniques and jiu jitsu, but they also teach skills that are integral in character development. They are consistent in their student expectations as well as their instruction methods.
I always wanted to wrestle in high school and never had the opportunity. I also always wanted to take a grappling type of martial arts but ended up taking other styles. I finally have found a home here at Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Mauro and Coach Tim are great. They are great people and teachers.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Tyler
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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