Gracie Barra is like a big family, open to people of all ages and backgrounds!
PROF. SEIDLER RODRIGO
Gracie Barra West Jordan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school located in West Jordan, Utah, near West Valley, Kearns, Taylorsville, Midvale and South Jordan. We are a Gracie Barra school, one of the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organizations in the world. We offer classes for all ages, from 4-5 years old to seniors, and skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
Our experienced instructors are committed to teaching you BJJ for whatever your goals may be, whether it’s self-defense, competition, or simply getting in shape. Also, BJJ is a great martial art for women who are looking for self-defense for women.
After operating Gracie Barra School of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (GBSLC) for nearly three years, Professor Rodrigo and Professor Andrea felt it was time to expand their reach and bring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to new communities in Utah. After some research, they discovered that the neighborhood of West Jordan, filled with families, lacked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for both children and adults.
“The moment I saw all that space, I could clearly visualize a huge mat with many students practicing BJJ in West Jordan.”
Professor Rodrigo
So they reached out to Gracie Barra Headquarters and right away started on construction of the new school, excited about the community of West Jordan to have a Gracie Barra near them. Of course, there were challenges along the way, but with the support of both Professor Rodrigo and Professor Andrea’s families, they got the job done, starting the warm and welcoming family environment from the beginning.
“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
Gracie Barra West Jordan was established in February 2022 with the aim of bringing the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes to West Jordan and surrounding areas, such as South Jordan, Kearns, Taylorsville, Midvale, and others, enhancing their health with the best martial arts for self-defense available nearby.
“I was so thrilled at opening day, even though it would be my second Gracie Barra school”
Professor Andrea
The very first 50 students who signed up received the title of Red Shield Founders. Right after the inauguration, the number of students grew quickly. From the beginning, the school offered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults, followed by women’s only BJJ and self-defense classes.
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 West Jordan has been awarded a Premium BJJ School every year since 2022!
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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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