Gracie Barra Champaign
408 N Race St, Urbana, IL 61801, Urbana, Illinois
Established 2013
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Krav Maga
- MMA
- Muay Thai
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Seniors
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly and welcoming community
- Professional and knowledgeable instructors
- Inclusive and supportive environment
- Effective self-defense curriculum
- Confidence building
- Safe training practices
- Family-style atmosphere
- Variety of class offerings
- Quality facilities
Considerations
- Rigid membership cancellation policy requiring extra months’ fees
- Mandatory uniform purchase requirement
- Limited flexibility on membership refunds
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
50 reviews
5 stars
47
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
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Excellent
"We have been happy with Gracie Barra for the past year and hope 2025 is a great year for our kids! Great way to build confidence and muscle strength."
- Samar Abdel
via Google
1/13/2025
Excellent
"I signed up for the 8-week women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course at Gracie Barra Champaign and I've ALREADY BENEFITED SO MUCH from just one class! I can now get myself out from underneath somebody, to on top of them, and then *away*... 2 hours ago I could not. That one maneuver hit harder than anything..." Read more
- Brandi Lewis
via Google
9/29/2024
Excellent
"I was guest from out town and I was looking for somewhere to train while I was in the area. The members at Gracie Barra Champaign welcomed me and was treated like I was a member of the family. Great training with great people."
- Dorian Utsinger
via Google
9/14/2024
4.9
(113 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: Free class/lesson offered
Business Hours
- Monday: 7-9AM,5:30-9PM
- Tuesday: 5:30-9PM
- Wednesday: 7-9AM,5:30-9PM
- Thursday: 5:30-9PM
- Friday: 7-9AM,4:30-7PM
- Saturday: 10AM-1:30PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Josh Cadenbach
Professor
Certifications:
- Brown Belt - Gracie Barra
- Level 2 Teaching Certification - Commando Krav Maga Worldwide
Rob
Professor
Zac
Coach
Vanesa
Instructor
Location
Amenities
- Comfortable waiting area
- Women's locker room