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Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Flagstaff, 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 graciebarraflagstaff.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 928-310-3944
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
“They also have an amazing kids program that I can't wait to put my daughter in when she gets older.”
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Since the beginning of summer I have lost over 30 lbs by regularly going to class and sparring/wrestling afterwards (it is good exercise but is fun so I can keep it up over time).”
What members say
“Great instructors that are determined to help you grow not only as a martial artist, but as a person.”
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
“We are grateful to all the coaches who work so hard with all the kiddos to improve their skills and build such a great family dynamic.”
“Gracie Barra Flagstaff has been such a great place to watch our son learn fundamentals of life, safety and become more confident as a 6 year old.”
“They also have an amazing kids program that I can't wait to put my daughter in when she gets older.”
“They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes.”
From the reviews
GB Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu is awesome. They are welcoming and accommodating, creating a really great environment to learn and play. Since the beginning of summer I have lost over 30 lbs by regularly going to class and sparring/wrestling afterwards (it is good exercise but is fun so I can keep it up over time).
This is a great place to start and continue learning jiu jitsu. They emphasize self defense and mastering basic jiu jitsu moves in the beginner classes and also train for sport jiu jitsu and tournaments in the advanced classes. It is a safe environment to learn in and new team members are made welcome.
For a guy starting Jiu Jitsu in his late 40s, couldn’t have asked for a better atmosphere. Non threatening, friendly, safe, and welcoming environment. Great instructors that are determined to help you grow not only as a martial artist, but as a person.
Our home gym is in phoenix, but the professors at Gracie Barra Flagstaff let me son train with the club while we are on summer vacation for the month of august. The coaches were awesome and competitors were tough. Thank you. Five Stars.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and 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.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and 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.
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