Gracie Barra Rohnert Park

Professor Bill is such a great guy and an amazing instructor. He is patient with every technique he teaches, and explains why everything is done the way it needs to be. I started a couple of month ago and so far everyone was incredibly nice. During live training the guys here flow really well and really know how to get the most out of a roll.

I interviewed four different places and decided on BJJ at Gracie Barra after an hour long meeting with Professor Bill, my Son and his Grandpa. Professor took time gaining my Son’s trust and sparking intrest in him. Explaining confidence, skill, respect and self preservation. My Son was giving his power away and being bullied at school. It has been two months, and my Son is now doing better in school! The bullying has stopped. He has confidence in his actions and is learning how to use his body.
We loves GBBJJ. Most especially he adores all of the coaches and Professor. Making them proud and feeling his own accomplishments is more than I could ask for.
Sometimes, it takes a village. This is a big part of our village.
The bleachers where a lot of family and parents sit– has been a great experience of meeting new exciting kind people ! GREAT EXPERIENCE!

This place is fantastic; The coaches are well training and the classes are great both for kids and adults. They are intense but they keep you motivated and entertained.
My son and I are enjoying training in there.
I highly recommend this place!

Really enjoy training here. I’ve been a student since 2007 and have watched this school grow. Two things have remained very consistent. First, the quality of instruction. The coaches and professor are top notch. Very qualified, friendly and approachable. The second thing is the student mix. This is not your typical «mma» school full of tough guys. Everyone is very friendly and great to work with. It feels much more like a family. Would recommend highly for men, women or children.

Awesome place for the little ones to learn Brazilian jiu-​jitsu. The instructors are great and their personality and humor offer a great place for kids to learn. Not intimating at all for the young ones.

State of the art facility and great people. It doesn’t get any better than this. I have been going here for about 3 years and I plan to be here for many years to come. No matter how my day goes, I always feel welcomed here on the mat. It is honestly a great way to stay in shape and a great way to learn self defense. Thank you professor bill!

I have had the privilege and honor of training under Professor Bill and the rest of the team here at Gracie Barra Rohnert Park for almost two years now. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, to train with peers who truly are your family, have the respect and courtesy of those around you, and develop an understanding of the Art that is Brazilian Jui Jitsu, gives me a sense of pride and determination to be the best I possibly can be. I enjoy every moment I am in the building and on the mat and could not ask for a greater group of people to share this journey with. This is a recommendation to anyone interested in the sport, or in an activity that is significantly gratifying both physically and mentally. So come try it out, the doors are open. Osssss!

I have been training here for about two months and I love it! My only regret was that I didn’t start training sooner. I had always wanted to take a martial arts class, but I let my insecurities get in the way (too old to learn something new, feel embarrassed because I don’t know what I’m doing, worried about being a female training with males, etc.). After my first class, all of my insecurities went away. Everyone at Gracie Barra has been very kind, helpful, and motivating. It is a great learning environment and I highly recommend you check them out. Someone told me the hardest part was getting in the door. I believe this is true. Don’t let your preconceived ideas or insecurities hold you back like I almost did.

It’s been 6 months since I started at Gracie Barra and I’m very happy I decided to train here.
I’ve been to many different dojo’s for a wide variety of martial arts, (Tae Kwan Do, MMA, Kick Boxing, etc), and Gracie Barra is by far the best structured.
The professor and coaches are all gracious and welcoming and the students are very humble. There’s classes for all levels, (including kids). I’m extremely impressed.

I have been a student of Professor Bill’s at GBRP for almost 3 years now and it has been life changing! I am in far better shape and have seriously improved confidence than ever before in my life, both of which bring a sense of calmness well-​being.
The adults classes are physically and mentally challenging, as well as rewarding because of the improvements you see day by day in your skills. The children’s classes are fun and instill discipline and teamwork.
GBRP is a great place to train and a great place to be, definitely worth a giving a try if you’re at all interested in martial arts!

I’m a single mom of 3 little boys. I had my eldest son join the Rohnert Park BJJ a few months ago and we haven’t thought twice about it since. He’s 9 and he loves it! It’s teaching him the discipline I struggle to provide. Within the next year, I’m hoping to have my 5 year old enrolled, and then the youngest perhaps the following year. I have seen a huge improvement with my son’s confidence in all aspects, and his willingness to listen without argument. He trains 3 days a week, and really looks forward to it. Since he has started earning his stripes on his belt, he has taken his focus on BJJ to a whole new level. He has seen how hard work and focus can really pay off, and this is a very valuable lesson for life itself. I look forward to watching my son go from strength to strength with BJJ and watching him grow into a wonderful young man with the lessons he learns. I also look forward to watching my other 2 follow in the same path. One of the best gifts you can give your children is confidence, BJJ can help! The instructors are amazing, Professor Bill is brilliant! Any member of staff is always available to help if needed or answer any questions you may have. Being a single mom, I was intimidated to initially go into the academy to sign my son up, but I stepped out of my comfort zone and did it. I was made to instantly feel welcome and comfortable! Professor Bill often tells the families, students, and staff that he looks to us as family, and that is truly how they all make you feel! Come check it out sometime, you won’t regret it!

I have been training a Gracie Barra for the last 5 months. It has a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, the facilities are clean and they have high quality mats. We are very excited about the move to a new and larger location to expand the training facility this month :)
The coaches are very friendly and explain the techniques very well. They also do a great job of coming around while you are practicing/​drilling the techniques to give you individual instructions and to help you do it correctely and/​or fine tune your game. They have both beginner and advanced classes as well as open mat time. If you have no past experince you start out in the beginner class. As soon as you have your third stripe as a white belt, which does not take long, you can begin taking advanced classes, this includes advanced techniques as well as full access to open mat time and more sparring during the classes. I have been down to Brasil and was introduced to Jiu-​Jitsu down there, I also had wrestled for nearly 10 years so I have some past experience. One of my favorite things about this to Dojo is that they have very high quality training partners. You can immediately see that anybody with a blue belt or higher here really knows what they’re doing.
Professor is not only friendly and helpful, he is a world class jujitsu practitioner that this area is lucky to have. I feel honored to train under him :) He is always there for his students that have respect for him and he is very open and friendly… oh yeah did i mention he a is a 5 time Brazilian national champion and 3 time world champion! Like I said we are extremely lucky to have someone of this caliber to train under locally here in the North Bay. I am also beginning to realize that he is more interested in making good people than making black belts. I am not going to elaborate on that you will just have to come in and see for yourself. The prices are more than fair and they will give you intro classes FOR FREE! to see if it’s a good fit for you. I love this place, and if you are interested in getting the best jujitsu instruction you can get here in the North Bay I’ll see you in class! :) Ossssssss

Gracie Barra Rohnert Park has changed my life for the better. Working out there over the last year and a half gave me a completely new perspective on life and helped me gain the confidence to start my own business and leave a career that was making me miserable. Professor Bill is one of the most sincere guys I know and he thinks big about the potential of everyone he trains– not just with regards to BJJ, but generally about life, happiness, and success. He surrounds himself with positive people and has built a team of coaches that are world class teachers and solid individuals. Don’t think twice about coming by and checking it out.

I’ve been training at the Gracie Barra Academy for four months, and I absolutely love it. The coaches do a terrific job, and I really look forward to classes. With past martial arts experiences, I tended to get a little bored with practicing «forms» and «kata». There are no forms to memorize at GBJ, just really cool techniques! I recommend to all my friends!

I LOVED training there and if I had more time, I would go back in a second. It’s highly effective, and they train as safely as a martial art can be trained, yet still maintain a family atmosphere. While it can be very intense, they still try to make room for everyone and accommodate as much as is practical. There are a lot of people at that dojo but almost everyone was respectful and polite.
Professor Bill was very good to me, and even though my attendance was crappy, he never gave up on me.
I was treated with the utmost respect, and the instructors were positive and highly trained and skilled.

Gracie Barra Rohnert Park will far exceed your expectations. If you are looking for first class training and a family environment then this is the place for you. All levels are welcome from beginner up to Black Belt Mixed Martial Arts Training. Professor Bill makes you feel right at home and has a fantastic teaching style. I have been training with GBRP for eight months and I can not imagine training anywhere else. I feel so lucky to have access to such high level training so close to home. My endurance, flexibility, and confidence has gone through the roof since I started here. I have lost a solid 12 lbs. in six months. It is fun to stay in shape while learning self defense. I look forward to seeing my new friends and working out every day.

Gracie Barra Rohnert Park is a great place to train in BJJ. Their prices are high and inconsistent. The regular student vs. black belt program are basically the exact same training but in the black belt program your paying a higher price. The assistant instructors are very good teachers with a high level of skill, but the $ 150 to $ 195 per month is a lot to pay and not be taught by a black belt. Professor Bill is a great instructor, but he runs the place more like a business and less like a dojo, But when Professor Bill is involved, he is a great instructor and you’ll learn a lot from him.

This is a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, get in shape and build your confidence. No «tough guy» attitude here, just friendly instructors and students training hard and learning together. They have classes for kids, beginners, women, and the advanced. Personally, this has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself.

Awesome place to learn and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A very structured program and helpful instructors, coaches and training partners set this place aside from the rest. I have trained there for almost a year and have only hungered to learn more and improve. Great for getting in shape and improving your overall health. Come check it out!