This is a very good Jiu Jitsu school. They have very qualified professors and staff that host a very welcoming environment for anyone at any point in their Jiu Jitsu journey. Less

I have loved this gym, and my husband loves this gym and continued to go when I couldn’t. The professors are super patient with those of us that struggle. I was a victim of extreme violence when I was younger that left me in a wheelchair for a long time. I find it hard to have others touch me, and sometimes I still panic. My body feels awkward because it wasn’t that long ago I learned how to reuse my body. I’m still learning myself, and I think Jiu Jitsu helps. The professors are patient, let me work with my husband, gave me guidance, and were accommodating. They do not judge when someone is panicked or is confused. I recommend this gym if you are wanting to start a journey with jiu jitsu, they will be with you and support you along the way. Less

I was visiting from the Seattle gym, and I couldn’t have had a better experience at the San Diego location! The professors are incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel right at home. The facility is clean, spacious, and the classes are well structured. Everyone is welcoming and supportive. Whether you’re local or just visiting like me, this gym is a fantastic place to train and improve your Jiu-Jitsu. Highly recommend it to anyone! Oss! Less

Awesome gym, even better people! I recently visited from some distance away, was very cool to see Professor Ale teaching the same curriculum I practiced the night before at my home academy. Less

My boyfriend and I visited Gracie Barra San Diego all the way from Chicago, IL! We had an amazing session with Prof. Ale, Prof. Leticia, and Prof. Matt. They were all very friendly and accommodating, and we met a lot of awesome people there. Will definitely be coming back when we’re back in town! Less

Great spot overall! The professors are really good and open to help you . The classes are pretty much at any time of the day. Super relaxed and competitive enough attitude between all the students Less

Professor Ale, Luca, and Leticia make this Jiu-jitsu program world class. Started my son just before he turned 4 in their tiny champions Jiu-jitsu training. They are welcoming, knowledgeable, natural born teachers, and do a phenomenal job explaining technique in a way the kids absorb, incorporating the importance of self discipline, respect, and attitude, and integrating fun games to break up the pace and help kids burn energy in a healthy team environment. There couldn’t be a better program or group of individuals for my son to be around. Stoked! Ossss Less

I love the fact that they do muay thai and boxing along with BJJ, I first went with my friend ethan, and I really loved it. It boosted my confidence and my skills in 3 different martial arts. It's great stats for the cost, too. Thanks, Professor Ogawa Less

I was in town for work and visited this gym, what an amazing experience! Dani made me feel so welcome and Professor Ogawa is an excellent teacher, he broke down each move in the technique. I highly recommend this gym if you are in San Diego. Less

Like most people new to Jiu Jitsu I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect…If you are reading this review I imagine you are most likely in the same boat. I’ve attended a couple of training sessions at Gracie Barra San Diego, and it has been fantastic. I’m a 40+ yr old male who has never done any martial arts before…but that hasn’t been a problem at all. The training sessions are well scaled so you can work on the fundamental moves in the first part of the training session, and then move to more and more action/intensity in the session if you and whoever you are partnered up with desire…if you want to stay chill for the session, that’s cool too. The entire team has been very welcoming, the instructor is outstanding, the facility is clean and easy to get to. Put in an online request to schedule your first session…super easy. Couldn’t recommend it more. Less

Upon my first time visiting the gym, everyone was very friendly and welcoming! I did not feel like an outsider whatsoever. I was paired with a black belt / professor Shad who was awesome, went easy on me and made my first day quite fun. Dani at the front desk was also very friendly, nice and helpful in getting me anything I needed. The head instructor, Professor Ale, was also very welcoming and clearly eager to aid any newcomers. Would definitely recommend Gracie Barra to anyone! Less

Outstanding community led by a world class instructor in Prof. Ogawa. I've been going here for about 3 months and the environment could not be more welcoming, clean, professional, or fun. The classes meet you where you are to provide a challenging yet safe experience. I was expecting I would need to "shop around" but I got lucky and found my jiu-jitsu home on the first try. Less

I have absolutely loved my time at GBSD. Joined up in late 2019 looking to better my bjj, destress from work, and meet some new people. Professor Ale is extremely knowledgeable and loves what he does! The energy in the school is so encouraging and friendly, which is why I keep coming back. It is a very welcoming school with all experience levels. The front desk staff is amazing and they do a great job to make it feel like a real family/community and not just a “gym”. Lastly, the facility is cleaned multiple times a day and personal hygiene is always emphasized. If you’re even thinking about bjj, this should be the first place you check out! Less

As a Gracie Barra student, I’ve learned to be confident and to take care of others around me with respect. Professor Ale, is an awesome mentor for me as well as someone I can count on. This school has shown self defense skills as well as helping others. I believe these are life long lessons for me. Less