250 City Centre Ave Unit 128, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
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Reviews from Jiu-Jitsu Blog members who have trained at Gracie Barra Ottawa. Member recommendations raise an academy's Jiu-Jitsu Blog Score.
GB Ottawa and Mark Holst Muay Thai are a cut above the rest! From their amazing facility to their top notch trainers, you'll find a passion for everything martial arts here! So glad that I've been able to train here with my family for 5+ years and we've become part of the GBO family! Thank you to the owners and the instructors for sharing your love and knowledge with us.
So far so good. Réception was polite & courteous, gym is clean l & spacious, coaches seem knowledgeable and competent, but was only able to try regular class, will know more once able to try advance class. What I liked noticeable was a smaller ratio coach to child than I am used to which is good for learning but could also be bad if too little of same age and weight to roll and compete. Will give it another try in the advance class to confirm if joining or not but so far overall very positive! :)
My daughter just turned 7 and has been training at Gracie Barra jiujitsu gym for 9 months now and she loves it. Watching her learn and grow has been a delight but seeing her confidence and motivation drastically improving has been worth every penny and more. The pride I feel in watching her strive to do better is only surpassed by the pride I see in her face as she pushes on. The coaches and trainers are amazing with the kids and the other patrons of the gym are friendly and helpful when ever they can be. A special thanks to Amanda (gym manager) for her undying energy and big smile each time we walk through the doors. Thanks to all!!
The staff and coaches are top notch. A unbelievable experience for any age. My children absolutely love the Jujitsu and Muay Tai and I love Jujitsu. The culture in the adult class is so positive to be around. O feel welcomed and apart of a team. I highly recommend training at Gracie Barra. It will change your life.
Dropped in here while traveling on business. It was an enjoyable class with a friendly and inviting coach. The facility is very modern and well laid out, and the mats were both spacious and clean. The class structure was excellent: a great technical explanation, followed by situational rounds, and finishing with full open rolling/sparring. The drop-in fee was quite high, but that is expected for Gracie Barra premium facilities. They don't normally seem to accommodate drop-ins, so I really appreciated them making an exception for a traveling practitioner. Highly recommended if you are in Ottawa and looking for a high-quality place to train.
Growing up I was never a martial arts person, I really only gave it a try as a last ditch effort to lose some of the weight I gained in the pandemic. I'll attest to the fact that it works. The workouts are really good and everyone is friendly and encouraging....from the front desk to the instructors. My body feels the youngest it has in years!
Posted 2 years agoIf you’re looking to improve your fitness and perhaps some self defence, then Gracie Barra is the place for you. It has a welcoming atmosphere for every age and level of fitness and simply awesome trainers to encourage and inspire you. It’s actually addicting!!!
Posted 3 years agoSimply the best gym in Ottawa. You feel like you're part of the family the second you walk in. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable, the whole team is welcoming and the vibe is matched by no other gym. 100% would recommend to anybody.
Posted 3 years agoI'd like to personally thank Mark Holst for taking the time out of his busy schedule to meet with me to discuss endeavouring a fighting career. He's a kind gentleman with an open mind and is very transparent. Mark gave me great advice and suggested different approaches towards pursuing this journey. He's one of the most accomplished fighters/trainers out of the NCR. This location is fully equipped and very spacious, multiple changing rooms with available showers. You will find only the best martial artists training here. They have comp classes for professional athletes as well as various programs for casuals. Convenient location for Ottawa, they have a second location in Orleans run by a gentleman by the name of Pat. Also a good location (more family oriented). Looking forward to this chapter. Always train hard and be kind to others.
Be careful with the cancellation terms here. The contract contains hidden, tricky clauses that effectively extend the notice period beyond 30 days while charging in advance for time you can’t even use after cancellation. This is the second time I’ve had issues with the same contract wording. Very disappointing management — more focused on maximizing profit than being fair or transparent.
Absolutely thief of a cancellation policy and terrible service. Gym is okay but once it’s time to cancel good luck my friends. Absolutely disappointing
Posted 2 years ago
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