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Gracie Barra West Fort Worth
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Worth, Texas
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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbwestfortworth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-899-6608
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We were in town for the AGF Kids' World Championship, and they were kind enough to let us drop in the night before.”
“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
“I’ve appreciated the techniques and self defense skills that come with jiu jitsu training, and I know the rest of my family loves it too!”
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What members say
“Special mention to Matt for the great instruction, and also thanks to Justin, Noah, Natasha, Jose and KT who helped make my visit feel like part of the community.”
“Had a great time training with everyone, they were all very welcoming and had an awesome gym dynamic!”
“Our whole family trains here, and it has been the best to learn important skills that I couldn’t otherwise practice or learn at a normal gym.”
“I’ve appreciated the techniques and self defense skills that come with jiu jitsu training, and I know the rest of my family loves it too!”
“I recently dropped in at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth while travelling for work, joining the Wednesday night no gi class and the Thanksgiving holiday open mat on Thursday morning.”
“Very clean gym, very knowledgable & hospitable instructors, and a very good experience for our team.”
From the reviews
Had the opportunity to visit the school and was impressed by the location. The staff and instructors were very attentive and welcoming. The training and exercises are well planned with great feedback on your strengths and areas of improvement. Highly recommended!
Love the location, the folks are very friendly and welcoming. They always have plenty of activities for children and adults to be involved in. Professor David is great at teaching and has made me feel welcomed to his academy, everyone there feels safe and loves the environment. I will be making this my main location.
Love this place. The staff is experienced, knowledgeable and provides respectful instruction. The space is very family friendly. They really out thought into parents who have to sit there while the kids learn. It has a really good space for folks to roll around, which is important. I like various martial arts.
Hands down, it's the best place to train. I learned various techniques and enjoyed every second of training .I can say its truly a whole body workout.The atmosphere is fantastic, and the staff is passionate and truly amazing. David, the lead instructor, is incredibly motivational and supportive.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra West Fort Worth
Gracie Barra West Fort Worth 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 West Fort Worth
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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