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Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Euclid
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Euclid, Ohio
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 (ages 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracie-jiu-jitsu-south-euclid.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 216-200-6960
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Get to learn the foundation of true gracie jiu jitsu.”
“The coaches are great 👍🏽 and my son has shown great progress and has a lot more confidence.”
“Perfect for beginners who want to learn a new valuable skill, learn self defense, and gain confidence.”
“As an adult beginner in Jiu Jitsu, I was initially nervous about stepping onto the mats, but Chris immediately put me at ease.”
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What members say
“Very knowledgeable and dedicated instructor. Amazing people!”
“As an adult beginner in Jiu Jitsu, I was initially nervous about stepping onto the mats, but Chris immediately put me at ease.”
“Very welcoming and friendly no matter where you are in your journey; your class genuinely feels like your family.”
“The instruction here is outstanding – it’s structured, detailed, and delivered in a way that helps you deeply understand and apply the techniques.”
“The Gracie Combatives program is well structured with access to the Gracie University online resources as well.”
“The facility itself is very clean and well-maintained, which speaks volumes about the professionalism and care that goes into every aspect of the program.”
From the reviews
Chris is an awesome instructor who creates a very positive, challenging, and safe training environment! The Gracie Combatives program is well structured with access to the Gracie University online resources as well. Definitely recommend!
I have trained with Chis Burnett in various Martial arts applications for 4 years and started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with him a little over a years ago. I transitioned to Gracie Jiu Jitsu about 3 months ago and I love it!
I can't say enough great things about Coach Chris and the incredible experience we've had training with him. As an adult beginner in Jiu Jitsu, I was initially nervous about stepping onto the mats, but Chris immediately put me at ease.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Euclid offers an outstanding Gracie Bullyproof program for kids. This class goes far beyond physical techniques—it teaches confidence, awareness, and emotional control in a safe and positive environment. The instructors are patient, engaging, and truly understand how to work with children.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Euclid
Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Euclid 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 Jiu Jitsu South Euclid
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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