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Gracie Barra Washington
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Washington, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 7–15) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbwashington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 636-266-9388
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All coaches have unique way of working with kids and encourage them to do well and excel not only in Jiujitsu but at school and life as well!”
“Whether you are a high level or beginner you will have no better martial arts experience than at Gracie Barra/Washington!”
“Here’s the bottom line: I don’t care how many medals my kids win or how quickly they can become a black belt.”
Other martial arts here
“All coaches have unique way of working with kids and encourage them to do well and excel not only in Jiujitsu but at school and life as well!”
“Not to mention, BJJ is by far the most practical martial art for self defense techniques and has been proven to work!”
What members say
“They're 5 and 7 and coach Tyler does an amazing job balancing coaching with a heavy dose patience for all the random events that come with ones still little.”
“Tyler is a very welcoming instructor and I'd recommend GB Washington to everyone regardless of their size, shape, age, or experience.”
“In the nearly two years since our son joined, his skills, confidence, and competitive drive have grown even more than we’d hoped!”
“In the nearly two years since our son joined, his skills, confidence, and competitive drive have grown even more than we’d hoped!”
“Tyler is a very welcoming instructor and I'd recommend GB Washington to everyone regardless of their size, shape, age, or experience.”
From the reviews
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brings world class martial arts training to Washington, MO! The location/facilities are great with plans to expand with growth. The instructors are experienced martial artists and great teachers for both adults and kids.
This place has been a long time coming. I cant explain how ecstatic I am. This gym is amazing location. I appreciate not having to drive elsewhere to train. The instructors are super legit! Great atmosphere all the way! Gracie Barra isnt just Jiu Jitsu.. Its a FAMILY!!! You join the family when you sign up.
If I could give them 10 stars, I would! My son (12) and daughter (9) have been coming to GB-Washington since it opened. They have gained respect, discipline, and confidence. Most importantly, they love going to class! We tried everything under the sun as far as sports goes...baseball, soccer, dance, gymnastics.
So I’ve been waiting to post my review because you can always like something at first then begin to hate it. Not the case with Gracie Barra at all. I love training here. My husband and I go together every other day. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Barra Washington
Gracie Barra Washington comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Gracie Barra Washington
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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