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Gracie Barra Cedar Park Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

4.8 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cedar Park, Texas

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BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gbcedarpark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (512) 488-1723

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

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 Cedar Park 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 17 mentions

“We are both loving, the staff is very professional, my son is learning jiujitsu, discipline and it excited to go to class, very good environment highly recommended.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“He loves to compete and everyone is so supportive.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He is learning about respect, self defense and discipline.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I just want to start by saying that this is my first time going to a jiu jitsu gym, my first day I went I was greeted with high energy and good attitude.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 258 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I just want to start by saying that this is my first time going to a jiu jitsu gym, my first day I went I was greeted with high energy and good attitude.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Every time we come, everyone is so kind, sweet, and welcoming — always smiling, shaking our hands, and giving real individual attention to each child.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We are both loving, the staff is very professional, my son is learning jiujitsu, discipline and it excited to go to class, very good environment highly recommended.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 9 mentions

“My Son Anthony has been attending Gracie Barra here in Cedar Park since Feb 17' and the progression in his skill and confidence is very noticeable.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“We are both loving, the staff is very professional, my son is learning jiujitsu, discipline and it excited to go to class, very good environment highly recommended.”

From the reviews

My Son Anthony has been attending Gracie Barra here in Cedar Park since Feb 17' and the progression in his skill and confidence is very noticeable. Prof Fabio and cast of coaches (Ryan, Joe, Ivan) are really great with the kids. I would highly recommend starting your kid ASAP

★★★★★ — Zero_Dte, Jan 2018

We love Professor Fabio and all of the coaches at Gracie Barra! My son has been attending for almost two years and has made so many good friends. He is learning about respect, self defense and discipline. He loves to compete and everyone is so supportive. 💙❤️

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2023

Took my 2 kids 7 and 9 to a free class that they provide and both kids love it. They needed something to occupy their time and this was definitely it. I've been a fan of Royce Gracie since I saw the first UFC Championship back in the 90's and in my opinion Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is The Best in the world and it's…

★★★★★ — Jon, Oct 2025

Great environment for kids. BJJ is excellent for building character, confidence, respect, resilience and community. Gracie Barra has a methodology followed by hundreds of schools all over the world.

★★★★★ — Christian, Feb 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Cedar Park Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

Gracie Barra Cedar Park 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

1805 Hur Industrial Blvd Suite 101, Cedar Park, TX78613

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