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Gracie Barra Hannibal
5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hannibal, Missouri
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 graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 573-795-1282
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you and/or your children are looking for a fun and challenging place to learn and workout, GB Hannibal deserves to be at the top of your list to consider.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great community, this is the place to be.”
“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, learn self-defense, or just be part of a great community, this is the place to be.”
“I attended both the Beginners and Advanced classes on Tuesdays, and Thursdays.”
Other martial arts here
“He attends our local MMA dojo in Maryland and I didn't want him to get complacent while out of town.”
What members say
“Professor Rick, Coach Elizabeth, and Coach Bennet have all been amazing with her and the other kids—patient, encouraging, and truly invested in helping them grow.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and family-oriented, which makes training enjoyable and motivating.”
“Even as a visitor the atmosphere has always been friendly and inviting with great instruction and training partners.”
“Gracie Barra Hannibal is an amazing school because the coaches and professors are knowledgeable and positive influences on the students and the community!”
“As someone that lived in Quincy, I can say it was well worth the short commute, and I would choose GB Hannibal again, despite there being closer, local schools in Quincy.”
“My daughter started attending classes a year ago and it has helped her confidence and her ability to take guidance from someone other than her parents.”
From the reviews
I just started taking classes here about a month ago. I've always been interested in taking jiu-jitsu, when I was finally able to start class, this was my first choice. The coaches are super intelligent and the nicest people you'll ever meet. I was welcomed with open arms, and a warm smile.
My son was staying with family for part of the summer. He attends our local MMA dojo in Maryland and I didn't want him to get complacent while out of town. My cousin and brother had told me about Gracie Barra and recommended that my son attend while he was there. My son absolutely enjoyed it.
Beautiful facility filled with very kind students and high level of Brazilian Jiujitsu. Professor Beau is a very knowledgeable black belt that takes a good care of his students. Great for kids and adults. You should defiantly check it out!
Prof. Viehmann was kind enough to let me study with his school, while I visited my family for 3 weeks. He, and his students, were very welcoming, fun, and heavy. I had never been to a Gracie Barra before, and the experience was great.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Hannibal
Gracie Barra Hannibal 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 Hannibal
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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