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Gracie Barra Chino Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chino, California
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbchino.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-403-4227
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 11 am–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The mats and bathrooms are always clean, everyone is respectful and polite and the training curriculum is excellent for both kids and adults.”
“Especially for taking time out from your personal time to do these tournaments and supporting the kids.”
“The signs of a great academy include a clean facility, a well established curriculum, and various levels of instruction from beginner to advanced.”
What members say
“Very welcoming and friendly, very good class, professor was very clear and knowledgeable, thank you for the training, my home school is GB long Island NY”
“Very welcoming and friendly, very good class, professor was very clear and knowledgeable, thank you for the training, my home school is GB long Island NY”
“It is truly like a family and the professors and coaches patiently and effectively lead by example, teaching fundamental techniques for all students to learn and safely practice.”
“It is truly like a family and the professors and coaches patiently and effectively lead by example, teaching fundamental techniques for all students to learn and safely practice.”
“However, after 2 months of training, I have found the overall environment at Gracie Barra Chino to be a very positive and encouraging one.”
“The signs of a great academy include a clean facility, a well established curriculum, and various levels of instruction from beginner to advanced.”
From the reviews
Let me summarize it like this. Each teacher remembers EVERY kids name instantly, there’s probably 100+ kids and somehow every coach knows them by a first name basis. I’m using that as my example because that’s how much Incredible attention to detail and incredible passion and love for teaching.
The signs of a great academy include a clean facility, a well established curriculum, and various levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. Gracie Barra Chino has all of that and more. I've been training at this academy for 10 years straight.
I started training at Gracie Barra Chino back in April of 2009. I think I was one of the first 10 students. From day one professor Rafael was a great instructor and mentor. As the years passed he would bring new instructors in from Brazil and ever new instructor had something amazing to share with students.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Jiu-Jitsu class! The instructor's expertise and teaching style were exceptional, making the sessions engaging and informative. The techniques taught were practical and easy to follow, catering to all skill levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Chino Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Chino Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Chino 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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