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Gracie Barra Washington
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Washington, Missouri
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 7–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 gbwashington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 636-266-9388
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All coaches have unique way of working with kids and encourage them to do well and excel not only in Jiujitsu but at school and life as well!”
“Here’s the bottom line: I don’t care how many medals my kids win or how quickly they can become a black belt.”
“Not to mention, BJJ is by far the most practical martial art for self defense techniques and has been proven to work!”
“Whether you are a high level or beginner you will have no better martial arts experience than at Gracie Barra/Washington!”
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What members say
“They're 5 and 7 and coach Tyler does an amazing job balancing coaching with a heavy dose patience for all the random events that come with ones still little.”
“Tyler is a very welcoming instructor and I'd recommend GB Washington to everyone regardless of their size, shape, age, or experience.”
“Tyler is a very welcoming instructor and I'd recommend GB Washington to everyone regardless of their size, shape, age, or experience.”
“In the nearly two years since our son joined, his skills, confidence, and competitive drive have grown even more than we’d hoped!”
“The professionalism and care brought by the leadership team at Gracie Barra/ Washington is second to none.”
“In the nearly two years since our son joined, his skills, confidence, and competitive drive have grown even more than we’d hoped!”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brings world class martial arts training to Washington, MO! The location/facilities are great with plans to expand with growth. The instructors are experienced martial artists and great teachers for both adults and kids.
This place has been a long time coming. I cant explain how ecstatic I am. This gym is amazing location. I appreciate not having to drive elsewhere to train. The instructors are super legit! Great atmosphere all the way! Gracie Barra isnt just Jiu Jitsu.. Its a FAMILY!!! You join the family when you sign up.
If I could give them 10 stars, I would! My son (12) and daughter (9) have been coming to GB-Washington since it opened. They have gained respect, discipline, and confidence. Most importantly, they love going to class! We tried everything under the sun as far as sports goes...baseball, soccer, dance, gymnastics.
So I’ve been waiting to post my review because you can always like something at first then begin to hate it. Not the case with Gracie Barra at all. I love training here. My husband and I go together every other day. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Washington
Gracie Barra Washington 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 Washington
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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