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Gracie Barra Stuart
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stuart, Florida
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 gbstuart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (772) 247-8119
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are both firm and gentle with the kids, giving them the much-needed guidance, yet flexibility, to feel confident in this new skill.”
“She is now more independent, confident, and even had the courage to compete in her first tournament, which was a huge milestone for her.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for a supportive, family oriented environment where your child can grow both on and off the mats, this is absolutely the place to be.”
“She is now more independent, confident, and even had the courage to compete in her first tournament, which was a huge milestone for her.”
“Gracie barra is the best school, always welcoming with professionals instructing the best techniques.”
“My son has learned so much in a year of attending and his self confidence has improved greatly.”
From the reviews
Prof. Joe is the best in the Business! Been a Black belt since 2005! Got his 5th Degree from Carlos Gracie Jr! 10/10 school!
My 9 year old daughter has been training here for about 5 months, and the transformation has been incredible. She started out very shy, lacking confidence, and often relied on others to lead. We enrolled her in jiu jitsu to help her grow and it has exceeded our expectations.
I am absolutely amazed by the patience and skill of the coaches. They are both firm and gentle with the kids, giving them the much-needed guidance, yet flexibility, to feel confident in this new skill.
This is by far One Fantastic Jiu Jitsu school. I couldn’t be happier with my daughter’s progress. The coaches are amazing mentors. Very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. The place has a very family friendly atmosphere, you will feel welcome from the very beginning. I recommend this place 💯!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Stuart
Gracie Barra Stuart 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 Stuart
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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