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Gracie Barra Mckinney
5 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McKinney, 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
- 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 gbmckinney.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 712-0737
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
“About 6 months ago, my little brother, Trey started doing little champs and I started helping out the professors and coaching the littles.”
“my journey began when I was 13 and i started in the women’s class at Gracie Barra in mckinney.”
“In addition to traditional Jiu Jitsu classes, they offer BARRAFIT that removes the belt system, to help you expand your BJJ training or simply get in a great workout.”
“Whatever you goal is, whether it be getting in shape or practicing to compete, you’ll find support here.”
“The coaches made them feel so comfortable, offering one-on-one attention to help them get started.”
“Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or refining advanced techniques, you’re pushed to be your best in a positive, respectful way.”
What members say
“Professor Israel is great at motivating and encouraging the kids to always do their best, and he directs them on necessary steps to improve their skills.”
“Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or refining advanced techniques, you’re pushed to be your best in a positive, respectful way.”
“From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into an environment that’s supportive, inclusive, and genuinely encouraging, no matter your experience level.”
“Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or refining advanced techniques, you’re pushed to be your best in a positive, respectful way.”
“In addition to traditional Jiu Jitsu classes, they offer BARRAFIT that removes the belt system, to help you expand your BJJ training or simply get in a great workout.”
“Since joining, I’ve seen a big improvement in my daughter’s confidence, discipline, focus, and overall fitness.”
From the reviews
Our entire family attends Gracie Barra McKinney (much to my surprise!). It began with my nine-year-old son- was learning so much that my husband had to join in- my fourteen-year-old daughter (who doesn’t typically like any kind of contact sport) decided to give it a try and then could not get enough.
I started JiuJitsu when my dad finally convinced me to step onto the mats. my journey began when I was 13 and i started in the women’s class at Gracie Barra in mckinney.
I’ve been a fan of Brazilian Jiujitsu for a long time, but I never had the time or dedication to join a gym. I knew I wanted my son to have opportunities for an engaging activity that I didn’t have a chance to do as a kid. After the first trial class, my son was hooked.
I enrolled myself and my 6 year old son at Gracie Barra McKinney this year. There are a lot of well reviewed local Jiu-Jitsu academies and it was a hard decision to select one, but I was very impressed by the environment, structure, and attendance numbers when we visited as guests at Gracie Barra.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Mckinney
Gracie Barra Mckinney 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 Mckinney
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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