GB Garden Grove

Our family has been with Gracie Barra Garden Grove for 4 years now. This academy is the BEST! The entire staff is there because they actually love the sport. Nothing feels forced and they are passionate about the sport and teaching others. Coach Natalie is extremely skilled and wonderful with children and Professor Alex is truly one of a kind. He has an exceptional ability to relate to his students (young & old) in a way that makes his coaching safe and effective. They offer many programs for all age and skill levels as well as private lessons. If you are looking for an outlet for your children to grow or if you are looking for a unique fitness option for yourself, this is the place. Highly recommended!!

Google only lets me post one review but I’ve returned here about a year later for another class and it’s the same great place it was before. Highly recommend checking these guys out! Professor Alex and Justin were great - thanks for letting me train again! 🙏🔥💙 TLDR: 5 stars, great vibes, awesome instruction, safe and friendly place to train. These guys train hard but are not looking to injure anyone. All the black belts were super fun to roll with and all play very high-level games. These guys will smash you but nobody is ripping subs or being crazy. All around an awesome gym. I’ve heard about funky Gracie Barra gyms with weird rules and mandatory GB gear even for drop ins. That was not my experience here which was great. 🤙🏽 I took a drop in gi and nogi class as I’m here from out of town. If I lived here I’d train with these guys often. Sick gym with great people. Highly recommend checking this place out!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🔥🔥

I've been to many gyms and I can easily say that this one has been and still is the best. From the culture here to the lessons and the overall environment, this place is stellar. Professor Alex and Professor Josh have been more than welcoming to any and all those that step foot in the gym. I highly recommend coming by and seeing for yourself. Great for all skill levels, all age levels and all genders. You will learn self defense, you will improve your fitness, you will make friends and you will have fun.

Coach Alex does a great job instructing and mentoring his students. He is a great communicator at all levels. It doesn't matter if he is speaking to adults or engaging with the youth of his program the point and precision of what is being taught will always be learned. He just has a way of articulating what he is teaching. I have a college student, a high school student and an elementary student in Barra Gracie Garden Grove. He's great with all three age levels.

Gracie Barra Garden Grove is buy far one of the best places to learn not only Brazilian jui jitsu but good team building and good morals. Professor Alex is amazing at what he does and sends a great message to all his students. He is patient and kind and truely cares about his students success in BJJ and in just everyday life. The academy has a very warm and welcoming vibe. I would recommend joining! You or your kids... Or both! Professor Alex also puts on a fantastic summer camp for the kiddos. Check it out!