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Gracie Barra Heber City Jiu Jitsu/BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Heber City, Utah
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
- 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 graciebarraheber.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 4–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Eliezer and Coach Bruno consistently emphasize dedication, focus, and determination, while also creating an environment where kids feel supported and genuinely cared for.”
“Professor Eliezer ran a great no gi class and it was super technical.”
What members say
“Professor Eliezer is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about every student’s growth.”
“The physical and mental aspect of the sport are fantastic for both of them, the community is welcoming, and the instructors have the ability to teach every age wonderfully.”
“The physical and mental aspect of the sport are fantastic for both of them, the community is welcoming, and the instructors have the ability to teach every age wonderfully.”
“Watching my kids gain confidence, focus, and resilience while sharing this journey with them has been incredibly rewarding.”
“Before joining Gracie Barra in Heber he struggled to feel like he belonged, struggled to make friends, and struggled in school.”
“Great Facility, Staff and Professor whoever trains here will be very welcome and have a good experience can’t wait to be back on the mats at Heber City!”
From the reviews
A familiar and pleasant environment for practicing BJJ! The space has a gym for weight training, a sauna and an ice bath!
We feel so fortunate to have Gracie Barra here in Heber. I’ve been in martial arts for 30 years, so I speak from experience when I say the coaching is incredible. Our 3 kids are learning grit and discipline along with Jiu Jitsu. After a long layoff, I’m excited to be back participating in a sport I love.
Excellent gym with great coaches and a welcoming environment. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality jiujitsu training!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Gracie Barra Heber City. Our boys have been training jiu jitsu since 2022 and have been at this location for almost a year, and the growth we’ve seen—both on and off the mats—has been incredible.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Heber City Jiu Jitsu/BJJ
Gracie Barra Heber City Jiu Jitsu/BJJ 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 Heber City Jiu Jitsu/BJJ
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. 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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