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GRACIE BARRA GREENSBORO - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & SELF DEFENSE
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greensboro, North Carolina
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 3–15) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbgreensboro.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (336) 508-2922
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 11 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff welcomed my child into the fold and motivates him to show up his best self both on and off the mat.”
“Their women’s only classes are wonderful and I’ve enjoyed the mixed classes a lot, too!”
“In addition there is a very talented competition team who are active throughout the year.”
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been great for him…He has learned discipline, self respect, self defense, confidence, but most of all, he genuinely loves it!”
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What members say
“The instructor is very high level, as both a teacher and as a practitioner.”
“The team was incredibly welcoming — the instructors were excellent, and the students were very friendly and hospitable.”
“I haven't explained these things to the professors and coaches, or even my training partners, and yet literally everybody, regardless of gender, has been kind and supportive.”
“In addition there is a very talented competition team who are active throughout the year.”
“The facility is absolutely beautiful, nestled in a convenient area of Greensboro, and the experience was everything you would expect from a Gracie Barra gym.”
“The instruction was top notch, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the mat space both clean and impressive.”
From the reviews
My son Caleb is 15 and completely blind and I was looking for activities for him to get involved in. I reached out to Gracie Barra to see if that was something they could do. Their response back was quick and told us of course and to come try it out.
My daughter and I asked if we could drop in for training while away from our home gym. It was fantastic training with Professor Lucas and his wonderful class. The facility is absolutely beautiful, nestled in a convenient area of Greensboro, and the experience was everything you would expect from a Gracie Barra gym.
Gracie Barra Greensboro is amazing! My son has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for about a year and he absolutely loves it. He had no prior experience and yet it was a seamless transition as he began learning. This was due in large part to the fact that the coaches pay attention to each person’s needs and skill level.
My experience at Gracie Barra Greensboro has been incredibly positive. I have always had an interest in learning self-defense and was encouraged to explore Gracie Barra.
New to BJJ? Start at GRACIE BARRA GREENSBORO - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & SELF DEFENSE
GRACIE BARRA GREENSBORO - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & 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 GREENSBORO - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & 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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