Gracie Barra Upland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
1131 W 9th St, Upland, CA 91786, Upland, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kids Self-Defense
- Women-Only Self-Defense
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly and supportive staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Family-like and inclusive community atmosphere
- World-class instructors and coaches
- Classes for all skill levels
- Women-only self-defense classes
- Strong kids and teens program
- Free trial classes
- Large facility with two mats and seating
- Flexible accommodations for breaks or schedule changes
Considerations
- Strict 60-day cancellation policy
- Perceived favoritism towards competitors or involved families
- Inconsistent coaching support at competitions
- Reports of rough training causing injuries
- Lack of accountability and communication in some incidents
- Inflexible membership freeze and cancellation terms
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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Very Poor
"I had a deeply disappointing and painful experience at Gracie Barra Upland that I feel compelled to share. I was a committed student for 3 years, attending classes about 12 times a month and genuinely loved training there. Unfortunately, that all changed when I sustained a nerve injury from a fast a..." Read more
- Georgina Rodriguez
via Google
5/9/2025
Very Poor
"I’m writing this because I hope it helps create change. I’m not trying to tear the place down I just want to speak honestly in case others feel the same. I trained at GB Upland for about four years. I was consistent, sometimes even going twice a day. I competed around 7 times and always placed gold..." Read more
- RodBJJ82
via Google
5/1/2025
Excellent
"I am a new student and have been very pleased with the environment. Everyone has been welcoming and positive so far! Thank you!"
- Charles Miller
via Google
1/7/2025
4.8
(113 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: Free fundamentals trial class/fundamentals session
Business Hours
- Monday: 8AM-9PM
- Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
- Wednesday: 8AM-9PM
- Thursday: 8AM-8PM
- Friday: 8AM-8PM
- Saturday: 8AM-8PM
- Sunday: 8AM-8PM
Instructors
Professor Ana
Professor
Professor Rafael
Professor
Coach Katie
Coach
Pedro
Front Office
Location
Amenities
- Large training area with two full-size mats
- Modern and clean facility
- Plenty of seating