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Gracie Barra Glendale
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glendale, 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
- 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 gbglendale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 740-5466
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at Gracie Barra BJJ for a couple of years now, and it has become our favorite brazilian jiu jitsu class he has ever taken.”
“Every class I’ve taken here from the women’s class, that’s right they have an all woman’s class which is awesome, but also their co-ed GB classes are as great!”
“Nick from no-gi explained concepts well and was happy to help when I had questions.”
“Melanie covered for the gi class - her instructions were clear, easy to understand, and practical for self defense.”
“Whether it is self-defense, sport, competition, or just a challenging way to stay physically fit, Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds all of my expectations.”
“I visited Gracie Barra Glendale for the first time while in town visiting my brother, who has been raving nonstop about how much he loves jiu-jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“I come from doing Muay-Thai, and have been wanting to try Jiu-jitsu for the longest time.”
What members say
“I visited Gracie Barra Glendale for the first time while in town visiting my brother, who has been raving nonstop about how much he loves jiu-jitsu.”
“Joining GB Glendale has been a game changer for both my son and I, and I highly recommend it for anyone seeking self-improvement and a supportive community!”
“My daughter loves going to class especially when she started understanding the moves she has been taught.”
“I visited Gracie Barra Glendale for the first time while in town visiting my brother, who has been raving nonstop about how much he loves jiu-jitsu.”
“There are comfortable places for parents to sit and observe their kid during class, and they keep the school (and mats) clean.”
“Every class I’ve taken here from the women’s class, that’s right they have an all woman’s class which is awesome, but also their co-ed GB classes are as great!”
From the reviews
Started at GB Glendale in August of 2020 and have been hooked ever since! Fantastic instructors, great variety of classes at a variety of different times (perfect for my revolving work schedule), clean facility, and an overall friendly environment have all been reasons I have stayed at GB Glendale even though I have…
I have my daughter (7 years) enroll in class here. It’s an amazing and friendly environment. My daughter loves going to class especially when she started understanding the moves she has been taught. There are tons of kids her age and she has been making friends in class which makes it a great place to learn.
I visited Gracie Barra Glendale for the first time while in town visiting my brother, who has been raving nonstop about how much he loves jiu-jitsu. As a woman trying this for the very first time, I’ll admit I was a bit intimidated— but that disappeared quickly!
Gracie Barra Glendale is a wonderful jiu-jitsu school for virtually everyone. Whether it is self-defense, sport, competition, or just a challenging way to stay physically fit, Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds all of my expectations.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Glendale
Gracie Barra Glendale 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 Glendale
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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