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Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Great Falls
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Great Falls, Virginia
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 817-5308
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:50 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the instructors have a fantastic way of working with kids—patient, engaging, and always encouraging.”
“And for all the ladies who are interested in an all-women’s class, they also have that available at this location.”
“I came here looking for self-defense training, but I stayed because I found so much more than that.”
“The environment is friendly, supportive, and perfect for beginners, which made starting jiu-jitsu feel way less intimidating than I expected.”
What members say
“In addition to the incredible instructors, they keep it clean and a lot of natural light so its a great space.”
“The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the instructors have a fantastic way of working with kids—patient, engaging, and always encouraging.”
“The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the instructors have a fantastic way of working with kids—patient, engaging, and always encouraging.”
“One of the things I love best about being a Gracie Barra Team Member is if you travel there are always GB places to train around the world.”
“In addition to the incredible instructors, they keep it clean and a lot of natural light so its a great space.”
“And for all the ladies who are interested in an all-women’s class, they also have that available at this location.”
From the reviews
This place is amazing. I tried my first class here and immediately loved it. From the start, everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable. The environment is friendly, supportive, and perfect for beginners, which made starting jiu-jitsu feel way less intimidating than I expected.
A great place to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey! I came here looking for self-defense training, but I stayed because I found so much more than that. The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly invested in helping every student grow.
One of the things I love best about being a Gracie Barra Team Member is if you travel there are always GB places to train around the world. You get to meet some great people along the way. This place is no exception, great people, clean mats and exceeds the high standards of Gracie Barra.
Gracie Barra Great Falls is an incredible place for kids to build confidence, improve fitness, and connect with like-minded individuals. If you’re ready to make a positive change, I highly recommend trying a class—I promise it will be a life-changing experience, just as it has been for me.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Great Falls
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Great Falls 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 Jiu Jitsu Great Falls
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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