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Explore Jiu Jitsu Techniques“I absolutely love training at Gracie Barra Westchase! Professor Arezou, who leads the ladies’ Jiu-Jitsu class, is an absolute gem. She brings an incredible balance of toughness and kindness to her teaching—she’s knowledgeable, empowering, and always pushes us to be our best. The energy is always positive and fun. The women are incredibly supportive of one another and genuinely want to see each other grow and improve. It’s a space where we challenge ourselves, have fun and learn from an amazing professor. Coach Servando’s cardio kickboxing classes are next level. Every single class is intense, fun, and engaging. He keeps us on our toes and motivated, and it’s easily the best full-body workout I’ve ever done. Hands down the best place to train, grow, and be part of a strong community!”
“Gracie Barra Westchase has been an amazing experience for my family! My kids started training here when they were just 5 years old, and I’ve been training myself since 2016. The gym is professional, welcoming, and truly family-friendly. Professor Arezou is incredible—she takes care of my kids like they’re her own, making sure they feel supported while learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.The environment is perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners, they have women’s class from Mondays through Thursdays, stop by if you want to give a try. I Highly recommend this gym to anyone or any family looking to start or continue their BJJ journey!”
“My review is for Muay Thai/Cardio Kick Boxing courses and the facility. I did not take BJJ or wrestling. The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful. I spent 2 years hear, first doing Muay Thai then I switched over to Cardio Kick Boxing. Muay Thai can be good if you find a class you enjoy. Some classes are very full and others are very empty. It depends on the time and who's teaching. The down side is that the evening classes have different instructors on different days, and this can get frustrating since they teach different styles. One instructor might do a more traditional muay thai style, and another would do a style that's like a hybrid with boxing. So if you want to show up daily you either show up to the earlier classes, which have a consistent instructor or you have to accept that you're going to have instructors that teach conflicting styles and just be flexible. As for the cardio kick boxing, I ended up preferring this because the instructor for that time of day is consistent, so you know what to expect from them, and I felt like I was getting a great workout from showing up to these classes. There are several different instructors, each dedicated to a different time slot, and they each have a different style of class, but all of them were keeping me on my toes and pushing me to my limits. The classes were definitely worth the money and time to improve my fitness.”
“Every trainer and class I’ve experienced at Gracie Barra is incredible. If you like getting out of your comfort zone, a high energy environment, a place to push yourself, a variety in strength training and cardio, and committed coaches, this is your place. I’ve been a member for over 2 years now.”
“I’ve been training Muay Thai with Alexis Chavarria at Gracie Barra Westchase, and it has been an incredible experience. Alexis is a phenomenal instructor who truly cares about his students’ progress. He’s highly detailed when it comes to technique and timing, breaking down each move so that even the smallest details are perfected. His dedication to the art of Muay Thai is clear in every session, and he consistently pushes us to become better fighters. If you’re looking for a coach who is passionate, skilled, and committed to your growth, Alexis is the one to train with!”
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