Gracie Barra Arcadia

Excellent place for your kids! Perfect combination of skill and fun, the professors explain the movements so well and the instructors care about the kids learning safety knowledge and enjoyment of the art. A good place for parents to join in the learning and a wonderful environment.

GB Arcadia is a wonderful place to train Brazilian jiu-​jitsu. The instructors are very detail oriented and are really dedicated to making sure everyone on the mat is learning. The environment of the academy is very friendly. Nothing but good vibes in here from the instructors and the students. The training partners all care about each other and help each other to improve. This is a very fun, safe, respectful and effective place to train. Classes are never rushed, you always have time to ask questions after class and again everyone is always happy to help. I could go on but I’ll just say 5 stars for GB Arcadia all the way. Check it out yourself if you’re anywhere near Arcadia!

Great place and atmosphere to train at! Friendly staff. Awesome instruction. Knowledgeable instructors. Can’t ask for more.

Gracie Barra Arcadia is such a fun spot to train! The classes are amazing, the workouts are tough, and there is an positive and encouraging atmosphere that’s perfect for learning Jiu Jitsu. Professor Lucas Rocha truly loves Jiu Jitsu and you can feel his passion when he teaches. He is a family man and a perfect fit for the Arcadia community. If you are looking to get in shape and or learn martial arts there really is no other place like this in the area. I love this place!

Good training! World-​level and multi-​time world & pan-​am champion Lucas Rocha has carved out a nice spot in Arcadia and developed some high-​level guys and girls. Like most schools I have visited, atmosphere is very welcoming, his students are very technical and everyone has a great attitude. I was in town on vacation for 3 days, and I trained hard every day. It was great to roll hard with players who use a different style and were willing to help me out. Thanks everyone!!!

Been attending in this academy for several years now. I have trained in other schools as well. I must say that «not all coffee places make their drinks the same.» Most important of all, this school will challenge you and keep you coming back for more.
Thank you Professor Lucas, our Coaches, and everyone in the GB Arcadia team/​FAMILY.

Excellent BJJ school. Friendly atmosphere, great instructors. My two kids go there, and love it. I train there as well. Highly recommended.

GB Arcadia is awesome. From the time I first walked in to «just check out the school», to my first trial class, all the way up to the present, the entire GB Arcadia team has been exceptionally welcoming, helpful and friendly. The professor, Lucas Rocha, is a top notch black belt with a wealth of knowledge and his coaching staff, Jeff and Monica to name a few, have been really great. Overall it’s been such a good experience for me and, barring any major injuries, I can see myself doing this for a long time to come. Thank you GB Arcadia! You guys rock!

This is one of the best places to train. The staff is great and the students are amazing. I’ve made many friends here and have had some of the best moments in my life on these mats. I recommend this place to anyone looking to train Jiu-​Jitsu.
On top of all of that! You will be trained by a multiple world champ in Professor Lucas Rocha and other Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu Legends that walk in and out the doors on a monthly basis.
Its free to try!

I’ve been going for about two weeks before I re-​injured my back and shoulder. For those two weeks, however, I’ve not only had a blast but I’ve been treated like family.
Pricing: It is not expensive but it is an investment. Pricing varies but they have great benefits for families, Law Enforcement, and Military. For the price you are allowed to come at any time your class is available. For a beginner like myself I would be able to come up to twelve times a week. Once you reached a third stripe white belt that number jumps to over twenty. They have great kids programs as well!
Customer Service: As soon as you walk in you’re treated with respect. As you take the classes you’re treated like family. The person that signed me up always kept on me when I felt lazy; he kept me very motivated. CS is great here and I have nothing bad to say about it.
Quality: You’re taught by black belts in a fashion that is not militaristic unlike some other Martial Art studios. No put downs, good information, and on your own pace.
Summary: The mind is willing, but my body isn’t able… for now. I will continue coming here until I achieve my black belt even though it will take me longer than most. I hope this place is still here when I have kids because I will be taking them here. It is a great place to earn confidence and a skill that you can take with you for a lifetime.

This is another great GB school. Profersor Jerry is a great instructor. There is good camaraderie in this school. Great place to train…

I signed my 16 year old daughter up in May. She absolutely loves it. Professors are great! Instruction is fantastic. Very professional! I highly recommend it!

I signed up here since the first day it opened last year, and I love it. Very clean dojo, Great instructors, great students, great training partners, very organized curriculum. I am so glad to have these very patient instructors and training partners since I am very slow learner. This is definitely the place to learn BJJ.

I have been training for a year with some of the finest BJJ instructors. I have competed twice and my second tournament I got third place. It’s helped me with my patience and fitness.

I’ve been training at Gracie Barra for a few years now, this is the best organization you could possibly choose to improve your BJJ skills and your life in general. This place has really changed my life, I’ve met so many great people here! The instructors are wonderful, they make an effort to learn about you on a personal level, and help you reach your goals. If you’re looking for a good workout, with a positive friendly environment, and skilled instructors, you can’t go wrong at GB Arcadia.

I can’t say enough good things about Gracie Barra Arcadia. I signed my son up about 6 months ago and it has now become a family sport. My son looks forward to going to his classes learning the new techniques and socializing with the other kids. In December, my husband started training BJJ and by January I was training Gracie Barra Jiu-​Jitsu at my work on lunch. (Yes, they can do that!) and their Women’s Program at the school. Now, my 3 year old even has his gi and we bought mats to practice more at home. Their Parents and Kids class is always a great weekend activity to do with your kids and a lot of fun. The philosophy of GB BJJ is great for kids because it gives them the confidence and discipline they need growing up.
Owner, Professor Filipe «Jerry» is a wonderful instructor full of passion and excitement for BJJ. He brings so much energy to the class and really takes the time to make sure you are understanding each technique. All of the staff are courteous and fun to be around. It really is «Fighting like a family, training like a team»
As a female, this is the school you want to train at. I have never had a bad experience training with a male that thought he was superior or aggressive in the training. All the partners I’ve had training, have been wonderful as they too enjoy teaching techniques to the new people.
I’m always telling my friends about this place and to come train with me. They offer monthly specials which are great for new people signing up. Give it a try!

Gracie Barra is THE place to go learn BJJ. You have to try it to understand it, so I won’t try to explain it. I train in Huntington Beach, but come here once in a while when my job takes me out this way. Professor Jerry and his staff are all great people. Its great being a part of the team.

I signed up for classes when they first opened and I am so happy I did! The classes are fun and rewarding and truly a great workout. The professors and instructors are attentive and patient and I have learned much in a short amount of time. But the clincher for me is that the classes have done wonders for my back issue. I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to take up Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu as I have had a bad back for over a decade. But in a couple of short months my back feels much stronger and is more stable than it has been in years. Highly recommended!