Gracie Barra Downey

“Thank you to Professor Chris, Coach Daniel, Coach Josh & Coach Natalie for amazing kids classes this morning. What a fun, energetic place to learn self defense and sports jiu jitsu. Prof Chris had the parents AND kids laughing with all his jokes and character references. The kids learn so much in a short period of time with the way they structure their classes. I also loved the way they introduced competition and training in a light-hearted way removing stress and providing space for the kids to work hard. We belong to another GB in Utah (GB Sandy) but we were traveling & visiting today! Thank you for welcoming us with open arms today! Amazing place to grow and learn! We’ll be back! 💪🏼”

“My daughter started Jiu-Jitsu and she loved it. And once her older brother started seeing her he wanted to join as well. So here we are with two kiddos loving learning Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra. The instructors are amazing!”

“GB Downey is special…they creates an incredible culture that encourages kids to grow in the sport improving their discipline and respect in each other…my 8 years old son just changed his white belt to gray .I’m so proud of his own …As a Brazilian mom I really recommend GB Downey”

“Professor Andrew and Coach Chris are Amazing Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructors! My 5-year old daughter and I train here when we come down from San Diego to visit family. If you are looking for a positive environment that encourages your child to become a humble, confident, physically & mentally strong individual, then this is the place for your child! My daughter always looks forward towards training here and the quality of technique instruction and feedback is something I thoroughly enjoy when I am personally training in their program. Definitely come down and take advantage of their Free 1-day pass to experience their great Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training program!”

“My son was a student of Coach Chris when he was teaching in Whittier. I have never met a more humble individual who was willing to go out of his way to make sure the kids where not only learning martial arts but life lessons. My son has moved on to a different sport but he still talks about Coach Chris!! Thank you for teaching my son to be the best version of himself he could be!!! Coach Chris and his staff are about building people up and not just "knocking them down". ☺”