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Gracie Barra Santa Fe
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule santafebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 505-995-0156
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”
“I had started in Martial Arts as a teenager and the process of going to this gym has been one of coming home to something I had always loved as a kid.”
“I had started in Martial Arts as a teenager and the process of going to this gym has been one of coming home to something I had always loved as a kid.”
“It is an added benefit that the instructors are active competitors with tried and tested techniques.”
“Learning them assists with confidence and the acquiring of essential self defense skills.”
“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”
Other martial arts here
“Gracie Barra Santa Fe was established in 2000 and has been in constant pursuit of teaching the highest level of jiujitsu, kickboxing and MMA since.”
“Gracie Barra Santa Fe was established in 2000 and has been in constant pursuit of teaching the highest level of jiujitsu, kickboxing and MMA since.”
“The teaching staff includes 2nd degree black belts, NCAA wrestling champions and UFC vets.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable instructors/professors/coaches create a fun and welcoming environment for both adults and kids.”
“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”
“My grandson has grown so much both on and off the mats, and the positive, supportive environment really stands out.”
“I can't stress enough how this place caters to everyone—whether you're a total beginner trying to figure out the basics or a seasoned pro looking to up your game.”
“I love doing classes here I’ve lost 20 pounds !”
“It is an added benefit that the instructors are active competitors with tried and tested techniques.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Santa Fe is the ultimate spot for anyone looking to dive into the world of jiujitsu, kickboxing, and MMA. The coaches and professors here aren't just instructors; they're mentors who bring their A-game both in expertise and enthusiasm.
Great place to train. Just wish I was in town for more then one day. Nice gym with plenty of mat space, banana bags, and a full cage. It is also attached to a gym so there is a full locker room with showers.
Such an amazing place with amazing instructors! I really enjoyed working with Josiah! Highly recommend. Make sure to sign your kids up for summer programs! They have classes for all ages, beginners and advance!
My experience there has been one of falling in love with Jiu jitsu and Sergio, Jerome and my main main Mario and everyone else at this fantastic place has ensured that. A great community, great instruction, fantastic exercise.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Santa Fe
Gracie Barra Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
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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