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Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Royal Palm Beach, Florida

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BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule gbroyalpalmbeach.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 561-657-1043

Hours

Monday 8:15 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8:15 am–8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8 pm
Friday 8:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 6:15 am–8 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 22 mentions

“The staff is incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, creating a positive and nurturing environment for the kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“He has the unique ability to break down the most complex steps in a way that all levels can understand and grasp.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“I have done Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do and even some Shaolin Kung Fu.”

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🤼 Judo

“I have done Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do and even some Shaolin Kung Fu.”

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🎽 Karate

“I have done Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do and even some Shaolin Kung Fu.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 63 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Professor Brian is great in pushing everyone to gain strength, knowledge, and dedication through the various activities and drills involved in the classes.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“He has the unique ability to break down the most complex steps in a way that all levels can understand and grasp.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“The staff is incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, creating a positive and nurturing environment for the kids.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“He pays close attention to detail and will not hesitate to work with you or show you the techniques or answer any questions you may have.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Excellent and patient instructor and our kids have thrived under professor David.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level, this is the place to be.”

From the reviews

I stopped by Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach to check it out when I was in town. I’m an experienced brown belt who has been training for over 10 years. That being said I felt the level of instruction outstanding! I found Professor Brian to be extremely skilled and competent.

★★★★★ — Loyd, May 2021

Wonderful studio my 7 year old was unsure at first but as soon as he had his 1st class with professor Brian he loved it. Wants to go every day. He has become more confident with each class. Professor is very patient, kind and really works with your children. I recommend this studio, you will not be disappointed.

★★★★★ — Carissa, Apr 2021

I always wanted to do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and never gotten a chance to do. I have done Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do and even some Shaolin Kung Fu. Overall, Jiu-jitsu exceeded all my expectations. It's seriously very fun and nothing like the other martial arts I have practiced.

★★★★★ — Francisco, Apr 2021

I've been bringing both my boys to train at Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach for a couple months, and I can confidently say it's one of the best decisions I've made!

★★★★★ — Lisandra, Sep 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach

Gracie Barra Royal Palm 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra Royal Palm 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Barra Royal Palm Beach

10225 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL33411

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