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Gracie Barra Redondo Beach
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Torrance, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbredondobeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-409-6755
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–11:30 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–11:30 am, 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:40–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Beautiful academy great environment and the best professor I’ve ever trained under, Bring your kids here bring yourselves to train!”
“The Professor/owner is super friendly, super technical, and an accomplished competitor.”
“Discipline, skills , life lessons , respect , self defense , confidence.”
What members say
“Beautiful academy great environment and the best professor I’ve ever trained under, Bring your kids here bring yourselves to train!”
“I love everyone here, the coaches, the professor, the parents, the students, Erica, and baby Thai at the front desk who are all so so welcoming, friendly, and supportive.”
“You always see companies describing their business, employees, customers as “one big family” and I’ve never felt that more than here at Gracie Barra, Redondo Beach!”
“The coaches are incredibly patient, professional, and dedicated to helping each child grow—not just in technique, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“You always see companies describing their business, employees, customers as “one big family” and I’ve never felt that more than here at Gracie Barra, Redondo Beach!”
“The coaches are incredibly patient, professional, and dedicated to helping each child grow—not just in technique, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
Amazing school with the friendliest people! The Professor/owner is super friendly, super technical, and an accomplished competitor. I've trained for more than 14 years now and I have picked up so many awesome details from Professor Murilo. This is my new home.
My 5 year old loves it! The Professor and coaches are great with the kids. I highly recommend.
There’s not enough words in the English dictionary to describe how much I love this place! You always see companies describing their business, employees, customers as “one big family” and I’ve never felt that more than here at Gracie Barra, Redondo Beach!
I’ve been wanting to try BJJ for a few years now. After 15+ yrs in martial arts BJJ looked like the next step. But I’m old, out of shape and a bit nervous. This studio immediately made me feel like family. I’m grateful to learn from professor Murillo and the gentlemen monsters I’m training with.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Redondo Beach
Gracie Barra Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach
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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