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Gracie Barra Glendale is unlike any other BJJ academy due to our direct lineage to Master Carlos Gracie Jr. All of our instructors are ICP certified through Gracie Barra, ensuring you have the best training experience possible. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or a beginner to martial arts, you’ll be welcome here. Everyone gets a chance to learn and be a martial artist in their ideal learning environment. We build our students up for success through personalized instruction catered to their skills and goals.
Contact UsHere at Gracie Barra Glendale, our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow. Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
“We seek to train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction. We envision the art as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the winning-losing or contest philosophy.”
– Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
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In 2010, Robert Hill & Melanie Hill opened Gracie Barra Glendale to expand Jiu Jitsu in Los Angeles. They started their journey as head instructors when they were brown belts, but their dream started long before then. Before Robert and Melanie found the perfect spot for their academy, they taught kids Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra Headquarters in Irvine.
Over a decade later, Robert and Melanie continue to share the gift of Jiu Jitsu and strive to teach as many individuals as possible. Through their time at Gracie Barra Glendale, they’ve built a community of over 1,000 students and changed countless lives through martial arts. The pair continues striving to create quality, high-ranked martial artists that will continue on the Gracie Barra legacy.
Best Gracie Barra in LA. Professor Rob and his team are real, dedicated and encouraging of all skill levels. They do a great job teaching and challenging everyone with honor and integrity. My son goes. My husband goes. I go. It’s the best thing for a family to improve self-defense, discipline and self respect.
Great place to learn BJJ. All teachers are extremely knowledgeable. Tones of experience in this place. After each class, I feel like I’m alive again.
My friend recently got me really interested in BJJ. I chose Gracie Barra Glendale for many reasons. The people are really kind, the gym is always clean, and they do a great job of teaching the art as a self defense and a sport.
Wonderful facility with amazing instructors. I feel very fortunate to have found this place. Highly recommend.
Gracie Barra Glendale is a wonderful Jiu Jitsu school for virtually everyone. Whether it is self-defense, sport, competition, or just a challenging way to stay physically fit, Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds all of my expectations. Professors Robert and Amanda have created a fantastic environment that can serve the needs of everyone who walks through their doors. My 6 year old son also loves attending his classes and learning in a supportive, yet disciplined environment. Awesome place!
Welcoming, no egos, safety conscious…a great place to learn BJJ.
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