Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has been proven time after time to be the most effective Martial Art for Self-Defense.
In our BJJ kids' program, your child will develop the physical, technical and mental skills required to have a fundamental understanding of Self-Defense and competitive Jiu-Jitsu for those looking to engage in high-level competition
Functional skills such as jumping, rolling, change of direction, foot coordination, are amongst essential motor skills for your child’s physical development. Our classes goes over all motor skills consistently
Gaining the confidence and physical skill to use Self-Defense if needed is the essence of why we teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learning to rely on yourself is vital for surviving the unfortunate scenario where your life depends on it
Amongst many character traits gained by training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Discipline and Respect will get you much further in life than without it
During Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, we highlight the importance of being able to work in a team, recognize which teammate needs help, and being able to help if possible
Amongst all the character traits, our instructors focus a lot in developing mental strength & grit. We believe if children sharpen these 2 traits early on, they would be able to achieve any life goal with more ease
We live in a world nowadays where marketing companies spend millions of dollars to win your child’s attention. In Jiu-Jitsu, we teach you child to stay present and remain focus during class time by using a very dynamic teaching approach
Kids will learn to develop the ability to read body language, determine if the aggressor is a threat, and defend themselves if needed
Effectively bring an opponent down to the ground using Self-Defense and Wrestling techniques for better situational control
Minor details are of great importance. Details such as never turn your back on a possible threat or corner yourself against a wall, having good posture and balance at all times, will become second nature in our program
Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to end conflict is to submit the aggressor. Kids will learn how to apply choking techniques using arms an legs, and other effective techniques to have options when it comes to submissions
Our family was interested in trying martial arts so I looked around Jax for a place that offered Brazilian jiu jitsu for adults and children and found Gracie Barra. They have a big new facility on the Southside and the instructors are great, which we appreciate since we are beginners. Me and my wife and kids have been attending for almost a year and we all love it. They also have personal training that I’ve been doing with Juan, which has helped me both learn jiu jitsu skills and get in shape. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a BJJ gym in Jacksonville, FL!
Best bjj gym in Jacksonville, FL. The atmosphere is very friendly. You can get in shape while having a fun and learning self defense; it’s definitely a workout. Gracie Barra Jacksonville offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids, adults and families. Go check it out!
Best Gym in town by far! Ive been training for a little over 10 years and recently moved to Jacksonville. Fair to say I found a great home at Gracie Barra Jacksonville. Highly recommend it!
Has been great for the whole family , we have been there for more than 4 years now. Our 2 sons Michael and Vincent 8 and 7 have grown so much with the help of there coach Korey who has been with them since they started.Would recommend this place to everyone, great staff , family atmosphere.