Gracie Barra Glendale

406 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205, USA

4.9 (42 reviews)

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Gi No-Gi Self-Defense

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Jonathan Liu

Melanie covered for the gi class - her instructions were clear, easy to understand, and practical for self defense. I enjoyed learning from her. Nick from no-gi explained concepts well and was happy to help when I had questions. Great place to hone your no-gi skills. Highly recommend checking out this school if you are in the area.

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Posted 1 year ago
chris williams

I had an awesome experience dropping in with GB Glendale while visiting a friend who trains there. Professor Robert Hill and his team made me feel so very welcome and made sure I was matched up with a skilled drilling partner who gave great feedback. We worked some good half-guard sweeps and principles and did some fun positional sparring to put the skills to practice. Great welcoming culture with diverse skill ranges and backgrounds. The facilities were super nice, the mats were clean and in great shape (despite the street construction which necessitated the front of the building be boarded up, so you may need to enter through the back). And it was nice to have showers to clean up before my 4 hour drive back home. Bonus for great location with lots of good post-training food options to get protein and carbs! Would happily recommend this to anyone visiting LA, or looking for a new place to train in the Glendale neighborhood! Great family feel. Will visit again for sure!

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Posted 2 years ago
Roel Manz

I started training here due to convenience when we moved to Glendale. It is such a good school that even after we moved out of Glendale, I kept going here. They have a great adult program and kids program, so it really is jiujitsu for everyone. The structure of the lessons are great because it's a combination of self-defense and sports. Professor Robert and the coaches are very knowledgeable and supportive. This is such a great academy that I ended up enrolling my kids.

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Posted 2 years ago
Sona Sefcikova

Highly recommended, never had a bad time here.

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Posted 2 years ago
Nati Eckersley

Had the opportunity to train at GbGlendale as I was visiting friends in the area. The facility is nice and clean, the instructor was great. Great gb1 class. If you are looking for a gym in the area, check it out!

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Posted 2 years ago
Sylvia P

GB Glendale is a fantastic community that welcomes everyone with open arms. The instructors are not only skilled but also deeply passionate about teaching. The training environment is inclusive and allows students to progress at their own pace (both kids and adults). Beyond physical fitness, they focus on personal development, instilling valuable life lessons like discipline and perseverance. Joining GB Glendale has been a game changer for both my son and I, and I highly recommend it for anyone seeking self-improvement and a supportive community!

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Posted 2 years ago
Elizabeth Torres

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.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jennifer Field

My son has been training at Gracie Barra BJJ for a couple of years now, and it has become our favorite brazilian jiu jitsu class he has ever taken. He has grown to truly love and appreciate the martial art, and I feel that the instructors really care about their students. There are comfortable places for parents to sit and observe their kid during class, and they keep the school (and mats) clean.

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Posted 2 years ago
Andrew Orellana

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.

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Posted 2 years ago
Ana Julia Fishman

Great place very personal, from the moment I texted them, I felt welcome They work with you, Good atmosphere for kids We enrolled our grandson, I have not met the other instructors, but Rick and Steve, gave me the impression, they really care about teaching these kids. And have plenty of patience I can’t wait to see my grandson succeed!

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Posted 2 years ago
joe tibay

Great training! Great instructor and students atmosphere.

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Posted 2 years ago
David Posso

Grateful to call GB Glendale my home school. I tried a few different schools upon moving to LA. This is the school that stood out. Professors that care, a welcoming community, excellent training. I highly recommend training at GB Glendale. (Coach Armen's morning classes are my go-to!)

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Posted 2 years ago
Melanie Voltz

Started at GB Glendale in August of 2020 and have been hooked ever since! Fantastic instructors, great variety of classes at a variety of different times (perfect for my revolving work schedule), clean facility, and an overall friendly environment have all been reasons I have stayed at GB Glendale even though I have since moved out of the area. Totally worth the 80 minute roundtrip drive!

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Posted 2 years ago
val douroux

Best Gracie Barra in LA. Professor Rob and his team are real, dedicated and encouraging of all skill levels. They do a great job teaching and challenging everyone with honor and integrity. My son goes. My husband goes. I go. It’s the best thing for a family to improve self-defense, discipline and self respect.

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Posted 3 years ago
alen aghoupou

Great place to learn BJJ. All teachers are extremely knowledgeable. Tones of experience in this place. After each class, I feel like I’m alive again.

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Posted 3 years ago
Michael Jury

Welcoming, no egos, safety conscious…a great place to learn BJJ.

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Posted 3 years ago
Brad Keyes

Wonderful facility with amazing instructors. I feel very fortunate to have found this place. Highly recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago
John Surin

My friend recently got me really interested in BJJ. I chose Gracie Barra Glendale for many reasons. The people are really kind, the gym is always clean, and they do a great job of teaching the art as a self defense and a sport.

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Posted 3 years ago
Min Song

Went looking for gyms and I'm glad I tried this one. No big egos, just train. Love it.

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Posted 4 years ago
Jack Diamond

This place is awesome. The instructors are understanding and teach with the student in mind. Advancement is given when you’ve shown your achievements and knowledge. Would recommend.

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Posted 7 years ago
Zareh Amirian

Gracie Barra Glendale is a wonderful jiu-jitsu school for virtually everyone. Whether it is self-defense, sport, competition, or just a challenging way to stay physically fit, Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds all of my expectations. Professors Robert and Amanda have created a fantastic environment that can serve the needs of everyone who walks through their doors. My 6 year old son also loves attending his classes and learning in a supportive, yet disciplined environment. Awesome place!

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Posted 8 years ago
Molly Gelsey

Wonderful school - excellent instructors and a very welcoming and fun learning environment. Great way to get fit and learn self-defense.

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Posted 8 years ago
murse777

My son has been going here the last year and a half and he enjoys it. He enjoys the coaches and they help him build his confidence up. They cater to his age and make sure they give instructions that a 5 years old can understand.

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Posted 8 years ago
james evy

Very crammed and parking is a nightmare when they have two classes going. Owner plays favorites. If your kid is not a part of their click (with one parent doing adult jiujitsu) then your kid will get little to no attention during sparing time. Several parents have confronted at least one coach in public with loud argumentation about rule changes to purposely fit and accommodate favorite groups.

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Posted 1 year ago