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GB East Naperville

GB East Naperville

Affiliation: Gracie Barra
5137 reviews
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About GB East Naperville

At GB East Naperville, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience levels discover the transformative power of this martial art. Located in Illinois, Illinois, our academy welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.

Our experienced instructors bring years of dedicated training and a genuine love for the art to every class. We emphasize strong fundamentals, technical precision, and a supportive training culture where every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace.

We offer Adult programs designed to serve our diverse student body. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply the challenge of learning a complex martial art, GB East Naperville has a class for you.

Come experience the GB East Naperville community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

Reviews

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137 reviews
Phil Weinert
2021-07-21

My experience at Gracie Barra East Naperville has been wonderful. Coach Andrew and his team are amazing coaches/instructors. They do a fantastic job breaking down all of the techniques to make it possible for even the novice like myself to understand and perform them correctly. He has also created a welcoming environment for new students and a kinda brotherhood between everyone that makes it fun, safe and rewarding for everyone who trains there. I can't imagine there could possibly be a better place to train bjj. I look forward to class everyday and fell so lucky that I found this Gracie Barra school.

Orhan Mardanov
2022-12-12

I have been attending Gracie Barra for 4 months now and my experience has been absolutely fascinating. The instructors (both professors and coaches) are very patient, approachable, and are there to help you; facilities (both in East Naperville and Downers Grove) are very clean and well maintained; there is a great sense of camaraderie among students, who are all there to help one another improve; schedules are very flexible as well - you can come in as many times as you want. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to have a great experience whether it is simply getting in shape or training to participate in competitions!

Christian Mendoza
2023-11-15

GB East Naperville is an excellent school to train at. Since I started jiu jitsu last year I’ve split time between Downers Grove and East Naperville and the quality of training has always been very high. All the coaches and instructors are highly knowledgeable on the self-defense and sport aspects of BJJ and I always have great training partners. Jiu Jitsu has definitely changed my life for the better and I’ll probably be training for the rest of my life. Looking forward to continuing to grow and improve with Gracie Barra in the future!

Mir Y. Ali
2020-03-03

My son and I have been going for BJJ classes the past month, and the instruction is excellent! They offer classes for 3-6 y/o, 7-16, and adults. There are girls and boys in the classes, and Coach Andrew is amazing at maintaining discipline while still making class fun for the kids. Program is excellent for self-defense, self-confidence, fitness, flexibility, and competition for all ages. There is also a family class on Saturdays where parents can train with their kids. Great instructors are not easy to find, and our family is very fortunate that Coach Andrew and this Gracie Barra facility opened so close to us!

Mark Crawford
2023-12-29

Gracie Barra East Naperville is an awesome facility. It is clean, welcoming, and a place where I can grow as an individual. The instructors are very knowledgeable. The classes are funny and challenging. However, what I like most about Gracie Barra East Naperville is the community you become a part of. This is my home away from home.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at GB East Naperville. It's the best way to experience our training environment, meet our coaches, and see if BJJ is right for you. No experience or equipment needed — comfortable athletic clothing is fine.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO START?

No experience necessary! GB East Naperville welcomes complete beginners. Our instructors break down every technique step by step, and our community is known for being welcoming and patient with new students. Everyone starts as a white belt, and that's exactly where you should start too.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic clothing works perfectly — a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Once you commit to training regularly, you'll want to invest in a gi (kimono). Our coaches can recommend quality options at a range of price points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Most students at GB East Naperville train 2 to 3 times per week and see consistent progress. Showing up regularly matters far more than training intensely once in a while. We offer multiple class times throughout the week so you can find a schedule that fits your life.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS?

We primarily serve adult students. Please contact us directly to ask about availability for younger students — we're happy to point you in the right direction.