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Gracie Barra Herriman - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Herriman, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 gbherriman.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (801) 810-6767
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've noticed my son has developed significantly greater focus, discipline, and respect—he's learned far more than just martial arts techniques.”
“My training partner are my best friends, we support each other on and off the mats, and in tournament.”
“When it comes down to it Gracie Barra is a outstanding place to learn self-defense, self worth, self improvement, self love with a little hint of Brazilian traditions.”
What members say
“Bruno is a great instructor, and Gracie Barra is #1!”
“This gym is truly incredible, very clean and one of the most welcoming places I have been.”
“Not only is he learning practical skills, but the atmosphere is positive and encouraging, the staff are all professional, friendly and kind.”
“I've noticed my son has developed significantly greater focus, discipline, and respect—he's learned far more than just martial arts techniques.”
“Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Herriman has an outstanding kids program!”
“My training partner are my best friends, we support each other on and off the mats, and in tournament.”
From the reviews
I am absolutely thrilled about the opening of Gracie Barra Herriman! This isn’t just another Jiu-Jitsu school— Gracie Barra is the largest and most trusted global Jiu-Jitsu family in the world. Having trained with my family for about a year and a half, I can personally attest to the amazing transformation.
We just started here-I have an 11-year-old son who has been begging to do jiu jitsu for years. He absolutely loves it! Not only is he learning practical skills, but the atmosphere is positive and encouraging, the staff are all professional, friendly and kind.
I have been a member of Gracie Barra for about a year and a half. I am a blue belt. With my experience I have had nothing but a positive experience. My training partner are my best friends, we support each other on and off the mats, and in tournament.
My experience with Gracie Barra, both the Herriman and the Riverton location, has been nothing short of amazing. I am new to Gracie barra and completely new to Jiu Jitsu as well.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Herriman - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Herriman - 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 Herriman - 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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