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Gracie Barra Southlake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Southlake, Texas
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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbsouthlake.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (817) 913-1201
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our favorite thing about this gym is that there are always black belts on the mat and multiple support instructors in the kids classes.”
“My son was able to make some friends, train and felt more confident to the tournament.”
“I highly recommend Gracie Barra Southlake to anyone looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, or immerse themselves in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping students improve their skills, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
What members say
“Instruction has been great Professors are excellent with kids and hes learning alot.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping students improve their skills, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
“For the monthly cost, we can attend classes up to 6 days a week and can fluctuate days/times based on that week's particular needs of or family.”
“For beginners, the classes focus on the most important aspects of technique and straightforward, yet detailed, fundamental Jiu Jitsu concepts.”
“Our son is always learning something and I love the structure, just the right amount of accountability, and the transparency of the curriculum.”
“My son was able to make some friends, train and felt more confident to the tournament.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough good things about this place, specifically the summer camp! The coach was fantastic, providing excellent guidance and technique instruction. The variety of games, exercises, and activities kept my children engaged and excited every day.
We joined this gym after moving to Keller from Rockwall. There is a night and day difference from the gym we attended out there. The head professor Sam is top notch. They have multiple black belt instructors every class. A very clean facility and the owners are always on site.
Stopped by Gracie Barra Southlake in Dallas, TX, while I was on a business trip. I absolutely loved the hospitality here. They were all very welcoming. Patricia made everything easy and directed me to everything that I needed. I was able to rent a Gi.
Special attention to this GB!! Staff were great, professors very dedicated. We visited the gym and had an amazing time with them. My son was able to make some friends, train and felt more confident to the tournament. Thanks Alex and Claudia for the great time. We will be back for sure!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Southlake Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Southlake 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 Southlake 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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