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Gracie Barra El Monte
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in El Monte, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbelmonte.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 639-9629
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They know how to work with young kids and the kids are getting stronger and better at techniques while having fun.”
“Amazing knowledgeable instructors very welcoming great place to grow and learn self defense”
What members say
“Amazing knowledgeable instructors very welcoming great place to grow and learn self defense”
“I came across the upcoming lead professor, Mario, when I started training at another Gracie Barra.”
“He went to another great gym in Los Angeles but since moving out here it’s been hard to be consistent.”
From the reviews
My husband and I met Joe, the owner, and we are such fans! He is kind, knowledgeable and so deeply committed to his students. His love for the sport is so admirable, these kids are lucky! Jiu jitsu changed our daughter's life - we are forever grateful and recommend it for kids of all ages.
I came across the upcoming lead professor, Mario, when I started training at another Gracie Barra. He is attentive and patient. I was so nervous coming into Jiu Jitsu as a woman. He made me feel safe and comfortable. I look forward to him leading this new Gracie Barra location.
I cheered when I found out Coach Joe was part of this dojo. I took lessons from him before, and he's a great instructor. He makes it a lot of fun and is able to work with whatever level of fitness and coordination you're starting at.
This is a great GB gym! Mario is a top tier instructor and I've trained with him for years. It's clean and new with a great mat. I highly recommend if you are a seasoned jujitsu person or new and wanting to get into it!
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra El Monte
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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