About
Gracie Barra Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training that includes gi classes, nogi classes, kids Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and other martial arts instruction. The program also supports students who are interested in BJJ competition.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Gracie Barra Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was opened in 2010 by Robert Hill to expand Jiu Jitsu in Los Angeles. The program follows the mission from Master Carlos Gracie Jr.: “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.” The academy uses the motto “Jiu Jitsu for everyone.”
The leadership team includes Professor Robert, Lead Instructor and academy owner, who is a 3rd degree black belt; Professor Marvin, adults instructor and 2nd Degree Black belt; Professor Nick, adults instructor and 1st degree black belt; Professor Devon, adults instructor; Professor Fausto, part-time adults and GBK instructor; Professor Josh, adults instructor; Coach Armen, adults coach and Purple Belt; Coach Jose, Lead GBK Instructor and Brown Belt; Coach Joseph, GBK Instructor and Blue Belt; Coach Rick, Lead GBK Instructor and Purple Belt; and Coach Z, adults coach and Brown Belt. All instructors are ICP certified through Gracie Barra, and Gracie Barra Glendale has a direct lineage to Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
The program offers a range of classes from beginner GB1 to advanced gi and nogi GB3 classes, with a focus on traditional martial arts discipline, teamwork, inclusivity, confidence, and perseverance. Instruction is personalized and catered to students’ skills and goals. Gracie Barra Glendale offers a Free Trial Class and gives new students their first week absolutely free. The academy reports having over 1,000 students in the community and states that it creates quality, high-ranked martial artists that will carry on the Gracie Barra legacy.
Gracie Barra Glendale welcomes students from Glendale and neighboring communities such as Burbank, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Montrose, La Cañada Flintridge, Silverlake, and Hollywood in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Reviews describe the instructors as real, dedicated, encouraging of all skill levels, extremely knowledgeable, and safety conscious, and describe the facility as wonderful, with a gym that is always clean. Testimonials mention that the people are kind, that the school is welcoming with no egos, and that it is described as a great place to learn BJJ and a wonderful Jiu Jitsu school for virtually everyone. One parent notes that their son, husband, and they themselves all train there and calls it the best thing for a family to improve self-defense, discipline, and self respect. Another parent reports that their 6-year-old son loves attending his classes and learning in a supportive, yet disciplined environment. Multiple reviewers state that they feel “alive again” after class and that Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds their expectations for self-defense, sport, competition, or a challenging way to stay physically fit.
Last updated April 21, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Gracie Barra Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was opened in 2010 by Robert Hill to expand Jiu Jitsu in Los Angeles. The program follows the mission from Master Carlos Gracie Jr.: “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.” The academy uses the motto “Jiu Jitsu for everyone.”
The leadership team includes Professor Robert, Lead Instructor and academy owner, who is a 3rd degree black belt; Professor Marvin, adults instructor and 2nd Degree Black belt; Professor Nick, adults instructor and 1st degree black belt; Professor Devon, adults instructor; Professor Fausto, part-time adults and GBK instructor; Professor Josh, adults instructor; Coach Armen, adults coach and Purple Belt; Coach Jose, Lead GBK Instructor and Brown Belt; Coach Joseph, GBK Instructor and Blue Belt; Coach Rick, Lead GBK Instructor and Purple Belt; and Coach Z, adults coach and Brown Belt. All instructors are ICP certified through Gracie Barra, and Gracie Barra Glendale has a direct lineage to Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
The program offers a range of classes from beginner GB1 to advanced gi and nogi GB3 classes, with a focus on traditional martial arts discipline, teamwork, inclusivity, confidence, and perseverance. Instruction is personalized and catered to students’ skills and goals. Gracie Barra Glendale offers a Free Trial Class and gives new students their first week absolutely free. The academy reports having over 1,000 students in the community and states that it creates quality, high-ranked martial artists that will carry on the Gracie Barra legacy.
Gracie Barra Glendale welcomes students from Glendale and neighboring communities such as Burbank, Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Montrose, La Cañada Flintridge, Silverlake, and Hollywood in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Reviews describe the instructors as real, dedicated, encouraging of all skill levels, extremely knowledgeable, and safety conscious, and describe the facility as wonderful, with a gym that is always clean. Testimonials mention that the people are kind, that the school is welcoming with no egos, and that it is described as a great place to learn BJJ and a wonderful Jiu Jitsu school for virtually everyone. One parent notes that their son, husband, and they themselves all train there and calls it the best thing for a family to improve self-defense, discipline, and self respect. Another parent reports that their 6-year-old son loves attending his classes and learning in a supportive, yet disciplined environment. Multiple reviewers state that they feel “alive again” after class and that Gracie Barra Glendale exceeds their expectations for self-defense, sport, competition, or a challenging way to stay physically fit.
Last updated April 21, 2026.
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