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Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Mansfield
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mansfield, Texas
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 +1 817-453-5858
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a great controlled environment for kids to learn self-defense, especially on "match" day and the instructors are nice and exercise patience in helping the children learn.”
“He has really enjoyed the classes and has also participated in a tournament.”
“It's a great controlled environment for kids to learn self-defense, especially on "match" day and the instructors are nice and exercise patience in helping the children learn.”
“the curriculum strategy they use, is very easy for all levels and parents have opportunities to get involved with their child.”
Other martial arts here
“They weren't allowed to do a lot of wrestling at home due to the difference in maturity at their developing ages, so when they started, neither had a good idea of leverage.”
“I've studied Karate, wrestling, and Tae Kwan Do, and, now Jiu Jitsu, and in my experience, Jiu Jitsu is the premier martial art.”
What members say
“Professor Young is an amazing instructor who teaches, mentors and build your confidence every time you are in the building.”
“the curriculum strategy they use, is very easy for all levels and parents have opportunities to get involved with their child.”
“And when the Gracie family, who invented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, were looking for someone to represent them in South Arlington, they chose Mr.”
“Even though I am a woman in my 40s, I still have a lot of fun and get a great workout.”
“And when the Gracie family, who invented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, were looking for someone to represent them in South Arlington, they chose Mr.”
“The place is always clean, the attitude charged with positivity and the instruction is superb.”
From the reviews
Very inviting environment to learn Jiu Jitsu. I tried several schools before GB Mansfield but didn't feel very welcomed. When I came into GB Mansfield I was immediately greeted and given a tour. It is obvious Professor Young and the staff take a personal interest in their students and love the art.
Professor Young and his staff are great. He builds confidence, teaches respect and above all teaches people of all ages and athletic abilities self awareness and self defense. James Conley
I am 34 years old and woke up a few weeks ago thought, 'I would like to learn martial arts'. I had driven by Professor Young's for some time and had heard good things about the school. So, I just pulled in one day, spoke to Young and his wife. They gave me the low down, I signed up and started attending classes.
I've studied Karate, wrestling, and Tae Kwan Do, and, now Jiu Jitsu, and in my experience, Jiu Jitsu is the premier martial art. And when the Gracie family, who invented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, were looking for someone to represent them in South Arlington, they chose Mr. Young.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Mansfield
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Mansfield 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 Mansfield
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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