Gracie Barra Dana Point

I have been taking my kids to Dana Point for three years, and coach Fernando is fantastic. My son and daughter both attend and we have seen real growth in confidence and skill over the past few years. We originally went because of the bully proof program and we saw such positive changes that we have kept going ever since. This is a great school and a great program.

I have been learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra in Franklin TN for the past 3 years. I was in town for a wedding and stopped by for a Saturday morning training session. The coaches and students were awesome and were great to train with. Everyone there was inviting and provided a great atmosphere to workout and learn the great sport. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn the great art of BJJ — can’t wait to visit again!

My kids are 7 and 6 (girl, boy) and have been taking BJJ here for several years. Coach Fernando is excellent with kids. His classes teach self discipline, self confidence, respect for others, anti-​bullying, overcoming challenges. He treats his students with the utmost respect. He allows the kids to have fun, but reigns them in respectfully when they are being disruptive. He works hard to educate them on values and attitudes that carry beyond BJJ and into everyday life. I would recommend this BJJ school to friends.

So happy with this place, I started training in 2012 and I absolutely love the fundamentals program. It helped me develop a solid Jiu jitsu game and I learned some awesome self defense techniques that I could see myself using in a real life situation, And with the amount of sparring partners in the advanced program I continue to learn and learn and I’m always excited to see how I can push myself further and see what technique I’m going to learn and use to help develop my game. Great training, Great curriculum love the instructors and staff I’m so happy I joined Gracie Barra Dana point.

I’ve been a student here for just over a year and I am stoked on this place. Great coaches and plenty of solid sparring partners. A huge bonus is that there is an overall positive vibe here — no egos. Everyone is committed to improving their skills and helping you learn.

I came to Gracie Barra 3 and ½ years ago with two boys who were age 4 and 6. The reason we came was because my 4 year old sons behavior was out of control. I think he might of made one of the instructors cry (he was very difficult).
It wasn’t easy but we consistently showed up and I owe Coach Fernando and Professor Flavio a million thank you’s because their program (along with a great deal of patience) basically turned my sons life around.
3 and a half years later I have watched a crazy, out of control kid transform into a dedicated and disciplined athlete. He is now a leader and he coaches the younger kids. When Gracie Barra started a competition team my older son made the cut but my youngest was told he was too young. He was told he would be allowed to try out next season if he showed that he could work hard and display an even higher level of maturity and discipline.
My son worked harder than ever to show he had what it took to be on the competition team. When the try outs for the next season arrived my son was given the opportunity to try out and he made it, becoming the youngest member of the team (He was so stoked!). After some very tough competitions that resulted in losses my son (his name is Stone) turned his training up even harder.
We just got back from the kids World Tournament and Stone got 1^st place. He went from an out of control child to a World Champion! For that I will always owe a debt of gratitude to Gracie Barra!!!

My daughter has been training here for 4 months and absolutely loves it. Coach Fernando is fantastic and hands down the best coach or teacher we have had to date. It is a very friendly, professional atmosphere. They really care about the students and build not only their self defense techniques but their confidence and compassion as well. Her behavior and attitude have both greatly improved in the past 4 months.

Not too happy with kids training, all you have to do is go a look at the kids practice and half of them are doing it wrong. And don’t sing a contract unless you are really sure about it, have them explain all the fine print, if for some reason u wanna cancel they will still charge you 60 days after cancellation

Before joining Gracie Barra of Dana Point, I was a member of another kickboxing and jiu jitsu gym which was great. But being more focused on kickboxing, the jiu jitsu classes were «No Gi», and technique was not always the main focus. I personally believe proper technique formed from practicing good habits is going to be essential to anyone’s success in MMA.
Gracie Barra offers a solely jiu jitsu focused program which has and continues to dominate in the MMA world.
From my first day to my 4^th day training with GB I have become much more familiar and comfortable with the concepts and movements of the sport. All the while I am left with my hands on my thighs gasping for air wearing a sweat saturated gi. It’s perfect.
After a couple days of training consecutively I could already begin to feel stronger and more flexible. The competition and self-​improvement is what keeps me going back.
Another plus is that once you join the school you can attend classes of school’s at other locations. And they’re just about everywhere.
Everybody who attends the school is surprisingly helpful, not to mention the staff and coaches.
I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn a few things about themselves.
Thanks GBDP

My entire family trains here! The staff are friendly and it’s a great family atmosphere. As a woman, I highly recommend training Jiu-​Jitsu. It is a great work out and you learn great self-​defense techniques. The kids program is tremendous, teaching the kids self-​confidence and responsibility. The coaches are knowledgeable and encouraging. I am happy to be part of such a great community!!!