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Gracie Barra North Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Worth, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-899-6608
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend Gracie Barra to both kids and adults.”
What members say
“You will not be disappointed, knowledgeable instructors and fantastic environment to be a part of.”
“The owners and staff are amazing—they're friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about everyone who walks through the doors.”
“The owners and staff are amazing—they're friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about everyone who walks through the doors.”
“Definitely a great workout, but what I love most is how engaging and enjoyable it is at the same time”
“I highly recommend Gracie Barra to both kids and adults.”
“The facility is clean and well organized , and classes structured in a way that keeps you learning while having fun.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love Gracie Barra North Fort Worth! The owners and staff are amazing—they're friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about everyone who walks through the doors. From day one, they've made our whole family feel like part of the community. The facility is awesome too.
Great place to train BJJ! The facility is always clean, the instruction is top-notch, and everyone is welcoming. It's more than just a gym—it's a place where you build long-term friendships while improving your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a positive, supportive training environment.
GB Fort Worth locations are incredible locations to train. The owners and instructors are adamant about creating an environment that is family-friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re looking or not, this establishment will provide you with a family away from your family. The leadership and environment are top tier!
Love the atmosphere and the environment. The instructors and owners are very welcoming to the community. Clean facilities and overall a safe environment. I will be back here to train, highly recommend for anyone looking to lose weight and get into a healthy lifestyle.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra North Fort Worth
Gracie Barra North Fort Worth 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 North Fort Worth
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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