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Gracie Barra Sorrento Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Diego, 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 graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-412-4673
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The anti-bully and core curriculum training have been fantastic.”
“Their kids program is exceptional, well organized, engaging, and focused on building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“Marcelo is a world-class competitor .”
“Improved confidence, stress relief, physical conditioning, friendships, self defense and many other benefits to training jiu jitsu Hope to see you on the mats!”
“The adult program is just as strong, offering high level instruction in a supportive and professional environment for all levels.”
What members say
“Professor Marcelo is a world-class professor who breaks down every technique for ALL levels to understand.”
“Professor Marcelo is a world-class professor who breaks down every technique for ALL levels to understand.”
“The gym culture is welcoming and supportive in ensuring that each student gets the most out of their training.”
“Proffessor Justin adds another great perspective and technique towards Jiu Jitsu as well as being an expert in stand up.”
“Improved confidence, stress relief, physical conditioning, friendships, self defense and many other benefits to training jiu jitsu Hope to see you on the mats!”
“Their kids program is exceptional, well organized, engaging, and focused on building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
I and both of my kids have attended for over 8 months. The anti-bully and core curriculum training have been fantastic. Prof. Marcelo has leads by example and has takes a more traditional approach to teaching. The coaches are great with all kids, including those who may need additional focus (e.g. ADD).
Pick a jiu jitsu gym that's close to work or home - this one is 3 minutes from my work ... one that has highly qualified instructors - Prof. Marcelo is a world-class competitor ... and one with great people - Prof. Justin is an amazing instructor and everyone here is welcoming and encouraging.
Great gym that is conveniently located off the freeway and parking is never an issue. Professor Marcelo is a world-class professor who breaks down every technique for ALL levels to understand. The gym culture is welcoming and supportive in ensuring that each student gets the most out of their training.
I've trained in different BJJ schools when I was traveling around the world, and I can really appreciate Proffesor Marcelo's training style. It's a very beginner-friendly environment, focus on solid foundation skills vs flashy moves you would never do in sparring, great workout routine, lots of training options (lunch…
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Sorrento Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Sorrento Valley 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 Sorrento Valley 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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