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Gracie Barra Huntington Beach - Jiu Jitsu Classes
5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Huntington Beach, 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 (ages 4–6) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarrahb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 295-2990
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training with GB for a few years now, and the growth in his confidence has been incredible to watch.”
“This is a true family of all ages and all levels, built on real values of character and discipline.”
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What members say
“This is a true family of all ages and all levels, built on real values of character and discipline.”
“The coaches, professors, and Nathalia were supportive throughout the entire process and never once pressured our daughter into anything she wasn’t comfortable with.”
“He is able to explain techniques in a way that children can understand and execute well.”
“Love watching my daughter and all the other kids grow in confidence and strength each class.”
“I feel it is so important to tell other parents how INCREDIBLE Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu has been for our two children.”
“The school offered clean changing rooms, clean mat area, plenty of storage for your gym bag.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Huntington Beach is a great place for all ages. Professor Otavio and the all the instructors are very kind and attentive with the students needs. Such a wonderful environment!!!!
Gracie Barra Huntington Beach is what one should think of when considering a classic Brazilian Jiujitsu school. The location is easily accessible, the parking is good. When walking in, you have a welcoming atmosphere, with the reception desk right up front onhe left.
My daughter and I train at his Gracie Barra location, In my opinion this is great place to learn jiu-jitsu. The head instructor (Professor Otavio, Multiple time world champion in BJJ) is an amazing instructor. He is able to explain techniques in a way that children can understand and execute well.
Hands down best jiujitsu family there is. Have been taking my kids for five years ( and many more years to come) and is the best decision we’ve ever made. So happy with our jiujitsu family. Professor Otavio Sousa and wife Natalia Sousa are the best! Super professional and you can tell they love what they do.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Huntington Beach - Jiu Jitsu Classes
Gracie Barra Huntington Beach - Jiu Jitsu Classes 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 Huntington Beach - Jiu Jitsu Classes
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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