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Gracie Barra Buckeye
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Buckeye, Arizona
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 623-285-8911
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Friendly environment for kids and adults my son has improved lot has competed in tournaments and most important self defence.”
“Friendly environment for kids and adults my son has improved lot has competed in tournaments and most important self defence.”
“I had the opportunity to take a Women’s Self Defense class at Gracie Barra Buckeye and had an incredible experience with the entire staff!”
“It's a great place for both beginners and experienced practitioners to develop their skills.”
What members say
“We did a couple of trial classes at this location and another and this one was the best, great coaches and facility.”
“It's a great place for both beginners and experienced practitioners to develop their skills.”
“Friendly environment for kids and adults my son has improved lot has competed in tournaments and most important self defence.”
“Friendly environment for kids and adults my son has improved lot has competed in tournaments and most important self defence.”
“Gracie Barra Buckeye truly stands by the motto “jiu jitsu for everyone” and we feel confident recommending them to all of our family and friends.”
“Really nice area my sister loves to go here, really clean coaches are nice and overall good jujitsu school.”
From the reviews
After signing our daughters up, we were so happy and impressed by their experience my husband and I pulled the trigger and signed ourselves up. We couldn’t imagine taking our training anywhere else! Everyone here is very welcoming and the instruction is top notch.
My kids have been coming here for almost 2 years. It has been fantastic. The kids have fun learning the jiu-jitsu but it goes deeper than that. My oldest son has autism and sometimes struggles with understanding social norms and interactions. He also tends to get angry quickly.
Me and my husband absolutely love Gracie Barra! Since my son started classes, we have seen such an amazing transformation in him. Not only has he learned jiu jitsu skills, but he has grown so much in his character.
What a fantastic place! My son and daughter both attend and really enjoy going. The Coaches are great examples for the kids to look up to. They take the time to connect with the kids and push them to do better. I love how after my daughter's (6years old) class they have a little talk and drip in a lesson of respect.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Buckeye
Gracie Barra Buckeye 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 Buckeye
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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