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Gracie Barra Rohnert Park Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rohnert Park, 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
- 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 gbrohnertpark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-833-7495
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Dislikes: I didn’t come here looking for a community to join or to make new friends or to improve my life, I was simply looking for a place to do BJJ with my son.”
“Kids, teens, and adults can all learn in a great friendly environment.”
“They are as enthusiastic for success of their competitors as they are with someone walking in just to try something new.”
“Highly recommend this school if you are on the fence about starting a martial arts, or self defense class.”
“The team is very supportive, and understanding of potential apprehension when trying a martial art for the first time.”
What members say
“Professor Aparecido is extremely knowledgeable in BJJ and is very dedicated to helping his students to become the very best they are capable of being.”
“The team is very supportive, and understanding of potential apprehension when trying a martial art for the first time.”
“My professor has been as supportive as possible helping me not only with the Jiujitsu, but also becoming a better person too.”
“The professor took the time to thoroughly explain each technique and provided individual guidance to help students improve their game.”
“I have trained at gyms all over the world and Gracie Barra Rohnert park has been one of the best experiences I have ever had.”
“GBRP is a clean, well managed jiu-jitsu gym perfect for all ages and skill level.”
From the reviews
I have trained at gyms all over the world and Gracie Barra Rohnert park has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. One of the main reasons I love it is that there are DOZENS of women who train here which is refreshing in such a male dominated sport.
Gracie Barra is a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Bill is an awesome teacher with a lot to offer. Not to mention his great coaches who are always helping people improve their Jiu-Jitsu. You will experience great Jiu-Jitsu, get a good workout, and establish new relationships.
This is by far the best academy I have trained at so far. Professor Aparecido is extremely knowledgeable in BJJ and is very dedicated to helping his students to become the very best they are capable of being. He goes above and beyond to help his Jujitsu family.
Likes: A welcoming environment, people who want to make me better at BJJ (professors/coaches/fellow students), and having fun while doing it, as opposed to being the latest mat fodder for upper belts.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Rohnert Park Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Rohnert Park Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Rohnert Park Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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