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Gracie Barra Little Elm - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Aubrey, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gblittleelm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 667-0787
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My two kids (ages 11 and 8) and I (50) have been training BJJ under Professor Inacio Neto and his team for three years, and I can’t recommend this gym highly enough.”
“I personally take private sessions with him because he’s incredibly detail-oriented and has a great mind for jiu-jitsu.”
“Highly recommend for any youth or adult looking to improve their physical fitness while learning invaluable self-defense skills!”
“The professors and coaches have helped to cultivate that safe space for children of all levels to succeed in improving confidence, discipline, or overall physical wellbeing.”
What members say
“Meeting Professor Israel I knew immediately he was interested in helping you in your journey and I still see that daily in his incredible instruction during classes.”
“The professors and coaches have helped to cultivate that safe space for children of all levels to succeed in improving confidence, discipline, or overall physical wellbeing.”
“The facility is impeccably clean, and the culture is genuinely welcoming — it’s a place for everyone.”
“As a beginner at age 52 I was nervous, but Professors Inacio, Israel and David are down-to-earth and break down techniques expertly.”
“I have been training at the Gracie Barra McKinney location for the last 2 years and my daughter has been training for the last 4 years.”
“I was looking for a clean professional facility, quality instruction (being a newbie), a place to grow with in a team atmosphere and GBLE checked all the boxes.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for about 10 years and have trained at several schools during that time. This is, by far, the best school I’ve ever been to. What makes it great? The culture. They know how to keep the mats safe while still pushing people to reach their full potential.
I can’t say enough great things about training at Gracie Barra. From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, professional, and incredibly motivating. Professor Inacio and Professor Israel are outstanding instructors.
World class Jiu Jitsu team led by a world champion instructor. Professor Inacio Neto runs an exceptionally effective school with classes for all ages and skill levels.
As a beginner at age 52 I was nervous, but Professors Inacio, Israel and David are down-to-earth and break down techniques expertly. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start their journeys”. I always look forward to every class.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Little Elm - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Little Elm - 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 Little Elm - 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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