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About Gracie Barra Salt Lake City

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU IN SALT LAKE CITY

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) school conveniently located in South Salt Lake, Utah, serving nearby communities like Salt Lake, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, Holladay and surrounding areas. As part of Gracie Barra, one of the world’s largest BJJ organizations, we offer a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels.

Our experienced and certified instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking for self-defense skills, a fitness boost, or the thrill of competition, BJJ offers something for everyone. We even have specific programs designed for children as young as 4-5 years old and women’s only classes.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu passion

In March 2015, Andrea Warner sought a new challenge and exercise and joined a local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) school. Despite the intimidating nature of BJJ for some women, Andrea was undeterred and quickly fell in love with the sport.

“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a life-changing sport! I strongly recommend BJJ for women.”

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Greeting the instructors and colleagues at the end of the class is part of the BJJ lifestyle

Gracie Barra, a new dream

After some time Andrea found a Gracie Barra school near her and fell in love. The Gracie Barra method was so well structured, focused on practical self-defense techniques for everyday life. The programs make it easy for students to track their progress and improvement. This was so different from any other school she had tried.

“The structure of classes aligned with the team’s great support made me feel eager to dive into classes, especially after I found a Gracie Barra near me."

It wasn’t long before Andrea’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew into a dream of having her school. She envisioned a clean and welcoming BJJ school in Salt Lake City that would inspire and motivate kids, men, and women to learn both BJJ and self-defense classes.

“I was amazed by all the organization and guidance offered by Gracie Barra Headquarters for new schools”

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City, the beginning

Competing since a while belt, Andrea became Coach Andrea when she got her blue belt. After finding the best location so people could discover BJJ classes near them, she got the perfect Head Professor for Gracie Barra Salt Lake City, who is Professor Rodrigo.

“I was so excited when I received Andrea’s invitation to join a brand new BJJ school in Salt Lake City.”

Prof Andrea Warner doing some painting on Gracie Barra Salt Lake City's construction
Prof Andrea Warner working on Gracie Barra Salt Lake City's construction
Prof Seidler Rodrigo and Prof Andrea Warner posing at Gracie Barra Fort Collins, CO
Prof Seidler Rodrigo and Prof Andrea Warner at Gracie Barra Fort Collins, CO

Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone in Salt Lake City

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City was inaugurated in November 2019, bringing the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Salt Lake City and surrondings areas like Murray, West Valley City, Holladay, Taylorsville, Millcreek and others. The school grew rapidly, offering BJJ classes for kids and adults of all levels, from beginners to advanced. GBSLC also offers BJJ classes for women only so women can learn self-defense and encourage more female participation in the sport.

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is by far the best martial art for self defense purposes. Based on leverage, Jiu-Jitsu teaches grappling techniques to obtain control over an opponent or aggressor. The “Gentle Art” focuses on immobilizing and applying submissions by attacking the joints and neck.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches a wide variety of techniques. Often compared to a game of human chess, BJJ will require you to utilize your entire body as well as your mind to gain dominance over your training partners. No matter your level there, is always something new to learn. It is a sport that pushes creativity and strategy.

Part of Gracie Barra Salt Lake City's students posing to a photo
Part of Gracie Barra Salt Lake City's students
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Women can train at both mixed and women-only Jiu-Jitsu classes

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle

Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are known to seek healthy habits. Everything, from diet to activity level will see improvement once you begin your jiu-jitsu journey. Everything done off the mat affects performance on the mat, and successful students naturally gravitate toward a healthier way of life.

Also, brotherhood is a Gracie Barra core value. You will join a community of like-minded individuals who uplift and push you to be better. Friends made on the mat lead to great friends off the mat, too.

We are not a fight club. We are a school that seeks to offer the best jiu jitsu in Utah, in order to provide an amazing experience for our members.

Premium Jiu-Jitsu School Certification​

The Gracie Barra Premium School award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon select Gracie Barra schools that demonstrate exceptional standards of excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and community engagement. This award signifies a commitment to upholding the core values of Gracie Barra, including integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. 

Gracie Barra Premium Schools are distinguished by their dedication to providing students with the highest quality of instruction, fostering a positive and inclusive training environment, and actively contributing to the growth and promotion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu within their communities. Earning the Gracie Barra Premium School award is a testament to a school’s dedication to excellence and its role as a leader in the global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. 

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City has been awarded a Premium BJJ School every year since 2020!

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Salt Lake City's Best Martial Arts School

Gracie Barra Salt Lake City is honored to be recognized as the Best Martial Arts School in Salt Lake City by the BusinessRate BEST of 2024 Award. 
This recognition is not something that can simply be purchased, it is awarded based on a rigorous and merit-based evaluation process that analyzes the most recent and relevant customer feedback. 

“Being named one of the top martial arts schools in the city is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our dedication to our students, and our passion for fostering a strong and supportive community.” – Prof. Seidler Rodrigo

This award reinforces our reputation as a trusted leader in martial arts training and serves as a badge of excellence that strengthens our connection with the local community. 

“We are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to providing the highest level of instruction, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities for our students, both on and off the mats.” – Prof. Andrea Warner

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Real Reviews from Our Jiu-Jitsu Students in Salt Lake City

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JIU JITSU CLASSES AT GRACIE BARRA SALT LAKE CITY

Train with Purpose. Learn with Structure. Grow with Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu in Utah.

Everyone finds something unique in Jiu-Jitsu, whether it’s learning self-defense, getting fit, building confidence, or simply finding a new purpose.
At Gracie Barra Salt Lake City, our Jiu-Jitsu classes are designed to help you grow at every stage of life.

Gracie Barra is like a big family, open to people of all ages and backgrounds!

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