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GRACIE BARRA WEST JORDAN
4.9 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Jordan, Utah
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
- 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 gbwestjordan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (385) 220-5284
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 AM, 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 AM, 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:10–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have several friends who have their children taking jiu-jitsu classes here and they have learned discipline, protection and developed their talents.”
“So if this big guy can learn in just a few months how to gracefully snap an arm while applying self defense techniques I never thought I could do, then you xan too.”
“The instruction is top-notch—they break down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, whether you’re brand new to jiu jitsu or more experienced.”
What members say
“The instructor is great at teaching each move and having fun while doing it.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and supportive, making you feel like you're part of the community.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and supportive, making you feel like you're part of the community.”
“So if this big guy can learn in just a few months how to gracefully snap an arm while applying self defense techniques I never thought I could do, then you xan too.”
“I remember losing my lunch in the first week as I quickly ran out of breath and couldn't stop sweating, now only 2.”
“The coaches and professors are encouraging and truly care about the wellbeing of their students, my kids absolutely adore them.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. It really is. I just hit 40 and more a shape than in shape. So if this big guy can learn in just a few months how to gracefully snap an arm while applying self defense techniques I never thought I could do, then you xan too. My whole family trains and we absolutely love it.
We heard great things about Gracie barra in West Jordan. And we are very impressed. It takes tons patience to teach kids. Great instructors. We look forward to a long future with coaches in the Gracie barra family thank you
My son enrolled in a trial session and couldn't stop raving about it! The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and supportive, making you feel like you're part of the community. I'm thrilled for my son and all the benefits he'll receive from this class and the organization. I highly suggest it to anyone.
My kids have been coming to this gym for about 6 months now. We were at another gracie gym before this one. While we did like the last gym, we love this one for our kids. The instructors are very attentive, and strict, but so kind. I have seen a difference in my kids' behavior since coming here.
New to BJJ? Start at GRACIE BARRA WEST JORDAN
GRACIE BARRA WEST JORDAN 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 JORDAN
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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