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Gracie Barra Fredericksburg
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 368-4637
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The coaches have a deep understanding of jiu jitsu as well as what it takes to keep a family friendly culture that parents feel comfortable bringing their kids too.”
What members say
“The coaches have a deep understanding of jiu jitsu as well as what it takes to keep a family friendly culture that parents feel comfortable bringing their kids too.”
“The Gracie Barra Fredericksburg gym has the nicest facilities in the local jiu jitsu community hands down.”
From the reviews
This place is a top-notch BJJ academy. The instructors are extremely skilled, knowledgeable, and communicative. The gym is clean, well-maintained, and fosters a supportive atmosphere where everybody pushes one other to improve. This is an excellent place to grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Consistent schedule for those who work. Quick to get from Stafford Garrisonville or Rt1/Embry Mill. 1.2 miles from the hospital. Great atmosphere and a place for families or kids to sit and watch class.
The Gracie Barra Fredericksburg gym has the nicest facilities in the local jiu jitsu community hands down. The coaches have a deep understanding of jiu jitsu as well as what it takes to keep a family friendly culture that parents feel comfortable bringing their kids too. The facilities are very clean!
This has been an awesome place to train! The coaches are very knowledgeable. Everyone has a positive attitude and have been very welcoming. I highly recommend anyone looking for some good BJJ training to stop in check it out. You won't be disappointed.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Fredericksburg
Gracie Barra Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg
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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