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Gracie Barra Peoria - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Peoria, Arizona
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
- 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 graciebarrapeoria.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 480-9660
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–12 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–12 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters, Nyxson (11) and Saylom (10), have been attending for the past few months, and the growth in their confidence has been incredible to witness.”
“GBP has an amazing women’s program (GBF) which has grown dramatically since I personally started 2 years ago.”
“He has competed in several Gi competitions and has recently begun competing in No-Gi as well.”
“I am currently no longer training but seeing these false reviews are very upsetting since I would’ve never become a competitor without all the professors and coaches here.”
“The environment here strikes the perfect balance of discipline, patience, encouragement, and self defense training.”
“It’s an incredible environment whether you’re brand new or experienced in jiu-jitsu.”
What members say
“They have great coaches and genuinely nice people.”
“The professors are knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in the kids’ development…and the other students have been just as supportive and welcoming!”
“The professors are knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in the kids’ development…and the other students have been just as supportive and welcoming!”
“I was worried at first but now it has been awesome to see their growth in the sport and has become a family thing we love to share with our kids. We love this place!”
“I am currently no longer training but seeing these false reviews are very upsetting since I would’ve never become a competitor without all the professors and coaches here.”
“I joined Gracie Barra Peoria after my son started training there, and it has been one of the best decisions for our family.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love Gracie Barra Peoria! My daughters, Nyxson (11) and Saylom (10), have been attending for the past few months, and the growth in their confidence has been incredible to witness. The environment here strikes the perfect balance of discipline, patience, encouragement, and self defense training.
I never imagined on the day I signed up for BJJ at Gracie Barra Peoria I would consider these people my family…. But they are. I’m so grateful to be a part of GB Peoria. I’ve never been part of such a supportive team, especially the women’s GBF classes!
I love GB Peoria. I would take my granddaughter here several times a week and even got to train with her on Saturday mornings when they have family training. My grandson trains here, my SiL trained here and one of my daughter’s trains here. (They have a fantastic female program.
We started here about 6 months ago, and it's been a great experience for my son. He struggles with his ADHD, confidence, and just keeping still. Since he's been going to Gracie Barra, his confidence, focus, and strength have all improved! Professor Dan is amazing!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Peoria - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Peoria - Brazilian 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 Peoria - Brazilian 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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