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We’ve had the most Exceptional experience here. Our Daughter was very unsure about starting bjj, and after attending her first class she’s a different person and can’t get enough. We’ve been made to feel so welcome and love attending.
We especially love professor Marcson ♥️ He is just incredible with kids.
Thank you!
Great team that really know how to work with children. Has been a great fit for my 7 year old son and my 3 year old daughter can’t wait to join in when she is older.
After tried 2 others I found the Best Jiu jitsu around Northern Beaches. They are very professional and respectful specially with my Daughter 6yo. She is loving to training
Highly recommend Gracie Barra.
Thank you for all support and sharing knowledge
I trained jiu jitsu when I was a teenager and one of my dreams in that time was to come back to the mats and get my training routine back. While I was in my journey as white belt I heard from my trainer partners, friends and professors about the GB techniques and how well they looked after others and the fair practice of the sport. Now, I am enjoying and having a lot of fun with my professors, training partners and diving in an environment friendly while I learn the GB system which is so efficient and important at the same time. Thank you!
Gracie Barra continues to impress, my kids love coming here, the warm ups alone teach strength and flexibility, the professors explain and engage with the kids through the moves and are so hands on in their training.
If you’re looking for a Jiu-Jitsu gym in the Northern Beaches / Sydney area, I highly recommend Gracie Barra Sydney. I started here as a white belt with zero martial arts experience and have since earned my black belt.
You simply cannot find this kind of lineage anywhere else. The head instructor, Professor Marcelo, trained directly under Carlos Gracie Jr., who is a part of the founding family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Marcelo was also one of the first people to bring the school/ sport to Australia.
The gym features excellent instructors who are passionate and knowledgeable about the sport (shoutout to Prof. Anderson and Markson). There are also great woman classes (shoutout prof. Giuliana). It accommodates all levels, from novices and hobbyists to active competitors. The facilities are well-maintained and the timetable suits different training schedules. The community is fantastic, and it is definitely a great place to make lifelong friends. Very thankful I chose to start my journey here.
I attended the Thursday GB1 class followed by the no-gi sparring session at Gracie Barra HQ and had a fantastic experience. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming and safe!
thank you to Professor Anderson who was generous with his time - sharing his knowledge and giving me personalised feedback to uplevel my jiujitsu - much appreciated!!
The atmosphere on the mats is welcoming and friendly with everyone helping each other improve.
A special thank you to Markson for his patience, encouragement, and attention to detail, he’s had a big impact on my jiu-jitsu journey and helped me grow both on and off the mats!
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The best Jiu-Jitsu classes on the Northern Beaches! Professors Andy and Markson are fantastic with the little ones, and Alicia is the best—she handles any problem, big or small, with ease.
I have been introduced to Gracie Barra Sydney by a friend and it was the best thing that has happened in my life. I did a free trial a couple weeks ago and had an amazing experience. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and I loved it since I stepped on the tatami. The coach Andy is incredible attentive and extremely knowledgeable and supportive to teach us, even people like me that has never had any experience with Jiu Jitsu before. I have been feeling more confident about myself and eager to learn more and more.
On holiday visiting from Tokyo, I had a fantastic experience training with professors Nascimento and Wanderley. They were very helpful, breaking each technique down, helping me understand and improve at every step. Highly recommend!
The best place to learn Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney! Master Marcelo and Master Anderson are very welcoming and attentive; you feel like you’re among friends! The quality of teaching is excellent for all levels, and the Gracie structure is amazing, everything is new and well-organized. I recommend it to everyone!
I have been training at this Jiu Jitsu academy for a year and a half now, and I couldn’t be happier! The instructors are excellent! They are very knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about teaching. They create a welcoming and motivating environment for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The infrastructure is fantastic, with spacious mats, clean facilities, and all the equipment needed to support safe and effective training. I feel stronger, more confident, and part of a truly supportive community. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to start or continue their BJJ journey! OSSS Special thanks to Marcelo & Ju!
