Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Great team of instructors that know how to cater to kids while maintaining a firm teaching on the martial art
May 18th, 2023

Feb 21st, 2023

Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu North York location is run by a great owner and has fantastic coaches. The coaches always take the time to show the correct mechanics for each move to every student. They also provide a safe, clean and encouraging environment for the students to learn and grow in.
Feb 13th, 2023

Great place to learn BJJ, very friendly and professional, and the environment feeling is very cozy
Feb 10th, 2023

Along time ago I made the decision to improve my own physical and mental health by signing up to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At the time my fitness was at one of the lowest in life due to substance abuse and diet. As someone who never got involved with sports or fitness the whole experience was foreign to me. But looking back I remember how quick and easy it was to jump right in the program. Progress began step by step and within three months I was truly felt like an athlete for the first time in my life. The challenge of training someone who has previous martial arts or athletic background is one thing but for someone who has nothing, I feel that was a challenge for head instructor Barba and professor Douglas. My favourite part was how easy it was to learn this combat sport with the style they teach which is more direct and simple, despite the language barrier. However an outstanding point is the environment this facility harbours. I remember the openness and friendliness of most students, especially their enjoyment of guiding new timers. You pay for what you get, with other gyms there were aspects I didn't like. Gracie Barra North York offers a wide dojo to train, well ventilated, clean with proper change rooms. This might not be important for some but I certainly don't enjoy the typical cramped humid musky swamp other gyms have. It's also a bonus the place isn't over crowded so the coaching can feel more personal at times. I don't have any regrets with my experience which is a year or so. This particular style of Jiu Jitsu is also more self defense oriented which I personally like. Despite my personal enjoyment of learning a new martial art, improving my mental and physical health, discovering a more confident and peaceful version of myself, I'd argue one of the things I'll miss the most is the people I got to befriend and train with. Combat sports and Jiu Jitsu might not be for everyone, but for those who do thrive and survive and fall in love with the sport. Could change your life for the better and that is something hard to put a price on. My full regards to the owners Filipa and Raony as well everyone else responsible for teaching this art called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Apr 18th, 2023