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Gracie Barra Valencia
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Santa Clarita, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbvalencia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 661-678-3123
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7–9 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only does this dojo have a great curriculum for learning self defense but their fundamental techniques for sport Jiu jitsu are second to none.”
“Patient, encouraging and funny, but if you or your kid need to learn discipline, he is not afraid of calling you/them out.”
“The curriculum is based on the Gracie system and is very effective for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments or self defense.”
“Not only does this dojo have a great curriculum for learning self defense but their fundamental techniques for sport Jiu jitsu are second to none.”
What members say
“Great coaching here, instructors are incredible and offer unique perspectives for different techniques.”
“I was very impressed with the quality of instruction, the training partners and how welcoming everyone was.”
“This gym has become a staple for our family and we can't imagine life without Professor Edgar and Professor Kimberly.”
“Not only does this dojo have a great curriculum for learning self defense but their fundamental techniques for sport Jiu jitsu are second to none.”
“I highly recommend this academy to anyone that is thinking about learning some effective self defense techniques and looking to get a solid cardio workout in.”
“The curriculum is based on the Gracie system and is very effective for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments or self defense.”
From the reviews
I joined Gracie Barra Valencia the day they opened (06/2017) and it is the best decision I have ever made. When I joined I was not in the most desirable shape and felt a bit intimidated, but Professor Robert, Coach Edgar, and Coach DK were excellent at guiding me through the process and making me feel like I was…
Great coaching here, instructors are incredible and offer unique perspectives for different techniques. Great training partners, very respectful team of peers. The curriculum is based on the Gracie system and is very effective for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments or self defense. The mats and facility are very clean.
I'm beyond stoked that a Gracie Barra academy opened up in Santa Clarita Valley!! Not only does this dojo have a great curriculum for learning self defense but their fundamental techniques for sport Jiu jitsu are second to none.
An excellent place to learn and practice Jiu-Jitsu. The coach and his team are excellent, offering a safe place for everyone, including children and women. Kids will learn more than Jiu-Jitsu; they learn tips on living and handling life challenges.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Valencia
Gracie Barra Valencia 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 Valencia
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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