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Gracie Barra Studio City
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Studio City, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 gbstudiocity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 818-867-8913
Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've lost 20lbs since I started training and love watching my son learn discipline and resilience in the kids' class.”
“They offer Gi, No-Gi, and Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all skill levels.”
“My older son has won countless numbers of gold medals, and my little one who's actually diagnosed with autism Has completely thrived because of them.”
“Fabio is an incredible teacher and I would recommend this gym to beginners and veterans alike.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer Gi, No-Gi, and Muay Thai classes for kids and adults of all skill levels.”
What members say
“Although I had no prior experience, the studio made me feel welcome and simplified the learning process.”
“I trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Rodrigo Costa, who was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive.”
“I have been practicing Jiu-jitsu for a few years now, I have tried multiple different gyms, and the team at Gracie Barra Studio City is second to none!”
“I've lost 20lbs since I started training and love watching my son learn discipline and resilience in the kids' class.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend GB studio city to anyone and everyone. This person below obviously is a miserable little person with ulterior motives. Both of my children have trained with Both professor Fabio and Coach Brandon for years now.
Love the community the gym has and the patience the professors have to teach my children. Great self defense classes.
Gracie Barra Studio City Instructors are awesome with almost 30 years of BJJ experience each. The facility is clean, and the staff and students are super welcoming. I've lost 20lbs since I started training and love watching my son learn discipline and resilience in the kids' class.
OMG, Gracie Barra Studio City is LIFE-CHANGING! My daughter is OBSESSED with kids jiu-jitsu here and I’m obsessed watching her turn into a confident little beast! The coaches are unreal – so patient, fun, and legit black-belt amazing with kids. Clean mats, family vibe, everyone cheering like crazy.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Studio City
Gracie Barra Studio City 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 Studio City
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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