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Gracie Barra Coppell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Coppell, 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 5–12) — 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 gbcoppell.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 909-7008
Hours
| Monday | 10:45 AM–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:45 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:45 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:45 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:45 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at keeping young kids engaged while teaching them the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and structured way.”
“I recently enrolled my 3-year-old son, William, in the kids’ program at Gracie Barra Coppell, and we’ve had a fantastic experience so far.”
“It's a great place for adolescents to become confident and work with discipline.”
“Couches are firm and kind with their approach and they build community by having local tournaments as well as inviting you to cheer on the coaches as they enter tourneys.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, energetic, and encouraging, whether you’re a total beginner or more experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“My son comes here almost 6x a week to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.”
What members say
“Great coaches, coaches will show and correct your technique.”
“Prof Guilherme does a great job in teaching with patience and expertise, and students of all backgrounds are kind and welcoming.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, energetic, and encouraging, whether you’re a total beginner or more experienced.”
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at keeping young kids engaged while teaching them the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and structured way.”
“My kids are gaining confidence, discipline, and having so much fun while staying active.”
“I recently enrolled my 3-year-old son, William, in the kids’ program at Gracie Barra Coppell, and we’ve had a fantastic experience so far.”
From the reviews
This is a long overdue review for me; If you want a Jiu Jitsu place where it’s a family oriented atmosphere, a place where safety is a priority, and where camaraderie and friendships are forged; come to Gracie Barra Coppell. The owners Ms. Claudia and Mr. Alex are extremely charismatic, and super nice. Mr.
My kids love the Tiny Champions BJJ classes (for ages 2.5-5yrs ). They have been attending Gracie Barra for a few months now, and their confidence, strength, and coordination have grown tremendously. We also love the BJJ fellowship this community has formed.
We Have enjoyed going there, the technical training is top notch. Great coaches, coaches will show and correct your technique. Friendly staff, recommend anyone looking for a good school to stop by and try it out.
I recently enrolled my 3-year-old son, William, in the kids’ program at Gracie Barra Coppell, and we’ve had a fantastic experience so far. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at keeping young kids engaged while teaching them the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu in a fun and structured way.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Coppell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Coppell 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 Coppell 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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