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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Corpus Christi, 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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarracorpuschristi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 361-296-4374
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–1 pm, 5:45–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–1 pm, 5:45–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“Both of my sons have gone here for the last two years and we’ve had a great experience.”
“From takedowns, guard, passing, prevention, gi, nogi, and self defense.”
“Gi training is brutal and isnt for everyone but it has high rewards for those that are willing to endure.”
“Even though they had a tournament that weekend I was invited to partake in classes while I was in town.”
“From takedowns, guard, passing, prevention, gi, nogi, and self defense.”
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What members say
“Professor Leo Cantu is very knowledgeable in all aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“They have a welcoming atmosphere and good, tough, safe training partners.”
“They have a friendly environment and open doors to anybody who wants to go and train.”
“All the professors help you till you get the technique and create an atmosphere of a solid team.”
“Two years with Gracie Barra have been good to me and my knowledge has vastly improved and my alphabet is building.”
“Great place to learn self defense n build your self esteem.”
From the reviews
My Year at Gracie Barra Corpus Christi. This place’s meaning to me is copious, and truly unique. I invite anyone to just come, sit down, and hear who we are. We are team, we are family. We are the individual stories that make us stronger, closer, and better; individually and as a people.
Both of my sons have gone here for the last two years and we’ve had a great experience. The professors are top-notch and the kids program is really well run. I highly recommend it for kids that are new to the sport or have practiced for years.
Awesome! professor's and good detailed instructions. Very welcoming atmosphere. Gym and mats are nice and clean. ..
Professor Leo and Arnold are very knowledgeable in their field. Big group of humble and respectful SHARKS!!!!! Lots of varieties of belts and styles in the camp. Definitely one of the best if not the best in Corpus for BJJ for kids and adults.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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