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Gracie Barra West Covina Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Covina, California

Part of Gracie Barra

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–13) — 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 gbwestcovina.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (626) 393-2239

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Gracie Barra West Covina Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 7 mentions

“Great place to learn the art, I’ve been bringing my son for the past year and have noticed a very big improvement in skill, and a boost in self confidence and determination.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Owned and ran by ADCC World Champion Orlando Sanchez.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“It honestly feels like getting the quality of a private lesson within a group class environment.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Large clean facility with excellent coaching staff.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Everyone is humble, respectful, extremely friendly and helpful.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“the Professor catches every detail and ensures the kids are learning the techniques safely and correctly.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“Gracie Barra West Covina is by far the best Jiu Jitsu academy in the area!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Great coaches and great prices.”

From the reviews

Gracie Barra West Covina is by far the best Jiu Jitsu academy in the area! Owned and ran by ADCC World Champion Orlando Sanchez. I’ve been apart of this academy for nearly 10 years! If your looking for a good Jiu Jitsu school come check it out. Everyone is humble, respectful, extremely friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Danny, Feb 2019

I couldn’t be more proud of having this school in West Covina. GRACIE BARRA is the largest Jiu Jitsu organization in the world. The only Place around that is run by A Multiple Time World Champion. I recommend this school to everyone our motto is JIU JITSU FOR EVERYONE !!!!!!

★★★★★ — Orlando, Feb 2019

Large clean facility with excellent coaching staff. Family friendly with an outstanding kids program.

★★★★★ — Trisha, Feb 2019

Great place to learn the art, I’ve been bringing my son for the past year and have noticed a very big improvement in skill, and a boost in self confidence and determination. Would highly recommend for any age child to take some classes. Special since they give you a free week trial.

★★★★★ — F., Jul 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie Barra West Covina 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Gracie Barra West Covina Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

310 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA91790

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