Gracie Barra Tucson Jiu-Jitsu

TOP NOTCH TRAINING AT ALL LEVELS!
GB Tucson is great! It is amazing watch the kids and adults work so hard at their craft. My daughter has been going since November and loves every minute of it. She enjoys being around her new friends, and loves all the coaches. As a parent who is heavily involved in youth sports, I have great respect for the GB Tucson coaches and staff for dedicating their time to not just teach Jiu Jitsu, but life lessons. GO GB TUCSON!

Just started at Gracie Barra Academy last month and I cannot say enough positive things about it. Professor Enrique has created a perfect environment for learning what in my opinion is the most practical self defense/​martial art discipline. Everyone from the staff to your fellow students are extremely friendly. The academy really promotes the «we are a family» environment. If you are looking to just learn a martial art or a way to stay in shape I highly recommend Gracie Barra Tucson, but be prepared to fall in love with the entire lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
In addition if you are looking for a fun activity for kids, the little champ program is perfect. The kids look like they are having a blast all while learning self defense, anti bullying concepts and being active.

A place to learn and grow. Family oriented and no egos just guys and girls who want to be the best they can be. Excellent instructors in Professor Villegas and Coach Gordon.

After searching online for Jiu-​Jitsu dojos in Tucson I stumbled upon Gracie Barra. The name Gracie is synonymous with fans of jiu-​jitsu, after a few easy steps on the website I had placed an online application for a free lesson. Within just a few hours I was contacted by the school and scheduled my first lesson.
After walking through the door at their Tucson location I was immediately greeted by Professor Enrique and his wife. The atmosphere is very structured, yet laid back. I got a quick introduction to the Gracie Barra school by the professor and was loaned a gi for my first lesson.
The work-​out was absolutely amazing, as an active duty military member I consider myself to be in pretty good shape, but I was thoroughly worn out. Professor Enrique has been very patient with me and I love training at the dojo. Without a doubt it has been the best experience since moving to Tucson.

This is an excellent place to to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu. It has a great atmosphere from the people you train with to the professor you learn from. Professor Enrique has a great program from the beginner to the advanced and expert. I have trained prior to going to Gracie Barra and the time I have been with the family I have learned so much and continue to evolve in the art. I am a proud member of Gracie Barra and the ideology.

I was looking for a place to practice BJJ when I passed by Gracie Barra on my way to Sprouts. I was nervous to contact them (would it be a McDojo, full of thugs, …) but decided to take the plunge and drop by for a chat.
OMG I cannot say enough positive things about Professor Enrique: I was given a free private lesson so that I could check and see if BJJ was really for me and was then given a free group lesson. Needless to say, after seeing the organization of the studio as well as the camaraderie of the group I was sold!
Classes begin and end on-​time and follow a basic pattern of warm-​up, self-​defense, new technique and end with «live» training.
As for the facilities, being a new dojo, everything is brand new and highly sanitary (having wrestled in high school I know how important this point is).
Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my choice of joining Gracie Barra and I look forward to growing with them as a martial artist in Tucson and beyond!