Gracie Barra Glendale

We’ve had a wonderful experience with the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Junior program. The instructors are skilled, patient, and genuinely kind to the kids. They create a supportive and encouraging environment where children build discipline, confidence, and respect while learning Jiu-Jitsu. What stands out most is the kindness and care they show each student. The coaches take time to guide and encourage the kids, helping them grow not just in skill but also in character. We’re grateful to be part of such a positive and welcoming community. Highly recommend!

I visited Gracie Barra Glendale for the first time while in town visiting my brother, who has been raving nonstop about how much he loves jiu-jitsu. As a woman trying this for the very first time, I’ll admit I was a bit intimidated— but that disappeared quickly! I was incredibly lucky to be paired with Taryn, the owner’s wife and an instructor, and she instantly put me at ease. She was patient, welcoming, and so knowledgeable. I learned so much during my very first introduction to jiu-jitsu and left with a genuine respect for the art. Thank you, Taryn, for making my experience such a positive and empowering one! If you're a woman and are nervous to try, come visit this Gendale location because they were all so welcoming!

Hi! Gracie Barra Glendale is a great place to be! Everybody is so welcoming and the environment is a place where you can grow your skills in BJJ :)

I have my daughter (7 years) enroll in class here. It’s an amazing and friendly environment. My daughter loves going to class especially when she started understanding the moves she has been taught. There are tons of kids her age and she has been making friends in class which makes it a great place to learn. Highly recommend it.

Ohhh heck, this is by far the best Jiu-Jitsu School I’ve been to! I come from doing Muay-Thai, and have been wanting to try Jiu-jitsu for the longest time. When I met my husband, he had been coming here for yearsss. I finally created time and instantly fell in love with it! At first, I was all giggly since it’s a new skill but oh man oh man, Gracie barra jiu-jitsu is the bomb! I’m so happy I get to add this to my fighting, self defense tool belt. What makes this place so special is the people, the community they have built. I always feel so happy coming into the school, onto the mats, people become your friends easily, and I leave better than I came in. Plus, I get to do this alongside my husband, which is an amazing way for us to bond since we both have a huge love for martial arts, it’s fun kicking each others butt haha. All the professors are so kind, beyond skilled, and PATIENT in their coaching. Every class I’ve taken here from the women’s class, that’s right they have an all woman’s class which is awesome, but also their co-ed GB classes are as great! You won’t regret joining this school to learn Jiu-jitsu. Professor Robert has done a wonderful job in creating a safe, fun, successful environment. I’m proud to be a part of this location, family, this Gracie Barra legacy.