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Gracie Barra Morgan Hill - Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morgan Hill, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbmorganhill.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 669-253-0139
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my children have trained here for almost a year now, relocating from another gym I can defiantly say that GB has taken there jiujitsu to another level.”
“This gym has a lot to offer, from a beginner, to a high level competitor you will find exactly what you are looking for.”
“Gracie Barra Morgan Hill is an awesome place for people of all ages with different goals ranging from fitness and self-defense, to high level competition.”
“Their ability to break down complex techniques and engage students of all levels is a testament to their knowledge, experience, and dedication to the craft.”
What members say
“Family friendly, consistent curriculum, clean, and world class instructors.”
“Their ability to break down complex techniques and engage students of all levels is a testament to their knowledge, experience, and dedication to the craft.”
“Additionally, the gym boasts a friendly and supportive culture, and while the Gracie Barra logo is ubiquitous, it only underscores the gym's commitment to excellence.”
“Although my kid is still not into BJJ yet, she loves to hang out to other kids (students) while I’m training.”
“Gracie Barra Morgan Hill is an awesome place for people of all ages with different goals ranging from fitness and self-defense, to high level competition.”
“Gracie Barra Morgan Hill is an awesome place for people of all ages with different goals ranging from fitness and self-defense, to high level competition.”
From the reviews
For the past year and a half, our family has been part of the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu family in Morgan Hill — and we absolutely love it! Our daughter started training in November of 2023 at just 6 years old, and I joined GBBJJ in 2024 at the tender age of 47. It’s been an incredible journey for both of us.
My daughter and my son started at GB 2 to 3 years ago when they were just potty trained, and since then they have never said "I dont want to go to jiu-jitsu". The coaches are fantastic with kids, and the classes are fun.
As a 3-year blue belt, I have great admiration and appreciation for the instructors at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu gym in Morgan Hill, California. They are not only exceptionally skilled in Jiu-Jitsu, but also possess a fantastic sense of humor, making the learning experience both enjoyable and memorable.
We love it here! We’ve been waiting for a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio to open in Morgan Hill and we were even happier to see that it is Gracie Barra. Great atmosphere, clean environment, and awesome class schedule. Professor Alex is extremely patient with the kids and always has a smile on his face.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Morgan Hill - Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Morgan Hill - 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 Morgan Hill - 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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