Gracie Barra is like a big family, open to people of all ages and backgrounds!
PROF. SEIDLER RODRIGO
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) school conveniently located in South Salt Lake, Utah, serving nearby communities like Salt Lake, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, Holladay and surrounding areas. As part of Gracie Barra, one of the world’s largest BJJ organizations, we offer a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels.
Our experienced and certified instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking for self-defense skills, a fitness boost, or the thrill of competition, BJJ offers something for everyone. We even have specific programs designed for children as young as 4-5 years old and women’s only classes.
In March 2015, Andrea Warner sought a new challenge and exercise and joined a local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) school. Despite the intimidating nature of BJJ for some women, Andrea was undeterred and quickly fell in love with the sport.
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a life-changing sport! I strongly recommend BJJ for women.”
Professor Andrea Warner
After some time Andrea found a Gracie Barra school near her and fell in love. The Gracie Barra method was so well structured, focused on practical self-defense techniques for everyday life. The programs make it easy for students to track their progress and improvement. This was so different from any other school she had tried.
“The structure of classes aligned with the team’s great support made me feel eager to dive into classes, especially after I found a Gracie Barra near me."
Professor Andrea Warner
It wasn’t long before Andrea’s passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew into a dream of having her school. She envisioned a clean and welcoming BJJ school in Salt Lake City that would inspire and motivate kids, men, and women to learn both BJJ and self-defense classes.
“I was amazed by all the organization and guidance offered by Gracie Barra Headquarters for new schools”
Professor Andrea Warner
Competing since a while belt, Andrea became Coach Andrea when she got her blue belt. After finding the best location so people could discover BJJ classes near them, she got the perfect Head Professor for Gracie Barra Salt Lake City, who is Professor Rodrigo.
“I was so excited when I received Andrea’s invitation to join a brand new BJJ school in Salt Lake City.”
Professor Seidler Rodrigo
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City was inaugurated in November 2019, bringing the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Salt Lake City and surrondings areas like Murray, West Valley City, Holladay, Taylorsville, Millcreek and others. The school grew rapidly, offering BJJ classes for kids and adults of all levels, from beginners to advanced. GBSLC also offers BJJ classes for women only so women can learn self-defense and encourage more female participation in the sport.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is by far the best martial art for self defense purposes. Based on leverage, Jiu-Jitsu teaches grappling techniques to obtain control over an opponent or aggressor. The “Gentle Art” focuses on immobilizing and applying submissions by attacking the joints and neck.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches a wide variety of techniques. Often compared to a game of human chess, BJJ will require you to utilize your entire body as well as your mind to gain dominance over your training partners. No matter your level there, is always something new to learn. It is a sport that pushes creativity and strategy.
Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are known to seek healthy habits. Everything, from diet to activity level will see improvement once you begin your jiu-jitsu journey. Everything done off the mat affects performance on the mat, and successful students naturally gravitate toward a healthier way of life.
Also, brotherhood is a Gracie Barra core value. You will join a community of like-minded individuals who uplift and push you to be better. Friends made on the mat lead to great friends off the mat, too.
We are not a fight club. We are a school that seeks to offer the best jiu jitsu in Utah, in order to provide an amazing experience for our members.
The Gracie Barra Premium School award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon select Gracie Barra schools that demonstrate exceptional standards of excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu education and community engagement. This award signifies a commitment to upholding the core values of Gracie Barra, including integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
Gracie Barra Premium Schools are distinguished by their dedication to providing students with the highest quality of instruction, fostering a positive and inclusive training environment, and actively contributing to the growth and promotion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu within their communities. Earning the Gracie Barra Premium School award is a testament to a school’s dedication to excellence and its role as a leader in the global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community.
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City has been awarded a Premium BJJ School every year since 2020!
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City is honored to be recognized as the Best Martial Arts School in Salt Lake City by the BusinessRate BEST of 2024 Award.
This recognition is not something that can simply be purchased, it is awarded based on a rigorous and merit-based evaluation process that analyzes the most recent and relevant customer feedback.
“Being named one of the top martial arts schools in the city is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our dedication to our students, and our passion for fostering a strong and supportive community.” – Prof. Seidler Rodrigo
This award reinforces our reputation as a trusted leader in martial arts training and serves as a badge of excellence that strengthens our connection with the local community.
“We are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to providing the highest level of instruction, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities for our students, both on and off the mats.” – Prof. Andrea Warner
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We proudly serve students from Copperton, Herriman, Kearns, Midvale, Murray, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley and surrounding areas!
If you’re looking for a Jiu Jitsu school near you in West Jordan, see what our students have to say about the jiu jitsu classes at Gracie Barra West Jordan. From beginners to advanced practitioners, our community speaks for itself, check out the reviews below!
EXCELLENT Based on 142 reviews Vic2025-08-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent gym 💪🏽 Joseph Pope2025-08-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great teachers, good students and discipline and good environment! Stephen McSweeney2025-08-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team running this gym are exceptional people on and off the mats. I would recommend GB Wear Jordan to everyone. Kaitlyn Jacey2025-07-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous gym! Top notch teaching, welcoming environment, and organized classes. Highly recommend to try out GB! Taco Arerreh2025-07-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing! One of the most welcoming academy’s I have visited. Professors are great! The academy is very clean and well kept. Highly recommended for all! Rob2025-07-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great school, detail oriented. A nice large gym that allows for rolling with enough room you don't slam into other students. Definitely recommend. Jade Nguyen2025-06-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This location is AMAZING! The staff and professors are very knowledgeable and friendly! Our family enjoys every class! We feel like family when we are here! The training area is huge and family friendly. We also appreciate the cleanliness of the gym! Noheli Gibson2025-06-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Decided to sign up my daughter for a Trial class in WJ and ended up signing her and my Husband up and we’ve been coming for half a year and it’s amazing. Great staff super friendly and knowledgeable and very clean. Jake Matlock2025-05-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always accommodating, comfortable and make you feel a part of the team.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Everyone finds something unique in Jiu-Jitsu, whether it’s learning self-defense, getting fit, building confidence, or simply finding a new purpose.
At Gracie Barra West Jordan, our Jiu-Jitsu classes are designed to help you grow at every stage of life.
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