Gracie Barra Newport Beach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts

“Gracie Barra Newport Beach has been a true gift to our family. My daughter, who is almost five, has been attending classes here for over a year now, and the growth we’ve seen in her confidence, discipline, and joy has been amazing. She absolutely loves going to class, and the instructors do such a great job keeping the kids engaged, focused, and most importantly—having fun. What started as a place for her quickly became something for all of us. My husband, who hadn’t practiced jiu-jitsu in over 20 years, decided to get back into it after seeing how much our daughter enjoyed it. That, in turn, inspired me to try the women’s only self-defense class—which I absolutely loved. I felt so empowered that I’ve now fully committed to the regular classes, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made for myself. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but what stands out the most is how well they connect with students of all levels and ages. They create such a welcoming environment, especially for beginners like me. I’ve become so much more confident since I started training, both physically and mentally. I truly can’t recommend Gracie Barra Newport Beach enough. It’s more than just a jiu-jitsu school—it’s a community that lifts you up and helps you grow.”

“This school is such a fun place to train! Saul is an amazing instructor and teaches key concepts that are not taught at other schools particularly pertaining to wrestling. The school has such a great vibe with awesome students and training partners who push each other to continue to improve. I absolutely love training here.”

“Coaches and professors are dedicated and inspiring. Excellent educational training for our son, who comes 3-4 times per week and have improved his jiu jitsu skills. Love the sense of community, and the genuine support at tournaments.”

“Gracie Barra Newport Beach is an amazing place to train. Professor Saul and the other coaches are talented instructors. They create a welcoming, safe and engaging environment for students of all ages and are genuinely good people to be around. I’m so glad I started my journey with this team. I enjoy having the options of training times available paired with the consistency of teammates showing up each day.”

“The academy has been an amazing addition to our family. My kids and I have been going here for over 2 years and love the instructors. I came from Marcelo Garcia’s academy in NY and can attest the attention to detail, quality of instruction and focus on safety is second to none.”