I'm of course totally biased and have no clue about Brazilian jujitsu. My kids and Robert and Lavinia's kids grew up together for a period in south OC Cali. Went to their wedding...Had many birthday parties among the various kidlets over about 10 years. Both are loving dedicated parents themselves, and I know Robert worked hard to master the craft. So simply based on the content of their character alone, I would entrust my young fledgling kidlets to them for training. The location is very well lit and clean. Even has an overflow area where kids waiting for pick up drop off or just siblings can sit and do homework or amuse them selves coloring or playing computer. Like all things the Goodlows do, they invest their entire being into making it perfect. They love being a part of a receptive and family oriented community and will definitely work hard to meet your or your kids needs in their journey to martial arts perfection. read more

Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I live in California and while traveling took a class. Team was so friendly and I learned a lot!

I began @ Gracie Barra just a couple months ago and can't say enough good things about it. Professor Robert is an awesome teacher and sets a really positive tone in class, and students help each other with tips and techniques during drills and rolls. GB is not a place where people are beating each other up on the mat (I've heard about those places) - everyone is there to get a little better, get healthier, and make some friends. Just a couple months in and I've dropped weight, my cardio is better, and I've met a lot of great people. Highly recommend you give it a try! read more

I'm writing this review for my dad who doesn't have a Yelp account :) He flew into Denver for the week to visit and did research on the best place to do jiu-jitsu. He found Gracie Barra and traveled out. He hasn't stopped raving about the facilities, the community (which he said has "Warrior spirit"), and even though he'll probably be mad I said this, he spent the whole week walking like a cripple because he had too much fun with the folks there. He'll definitely be back, and would recommend it to anyone. read more

This place is the best! If your looking to start jiujitsu or further your journey you have found the perfect spot! Everyone is treated like family here! My entire family rolls here from my youngest 6 yo to my husband 41 yo! My son recently started here last summer and placed 3rd in the pan American games! Their professors are AMAZING with the kiddos and teach them not only BJJ but respect! They also have a great women's program if your wanting to just learn self defense or get into amazing shape all the way to competition team training.... you won't be disappointed! I especially like the class schedule here since I like training in the day time! Most BJJ places don't have middle of the day classes! You won't feel intimidated here if your just starting either... everyone is super friendly and welcoming!!! read more

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I started training at Gracie Barra about 4 months ago after my former school shut down. I couldnt be happier. The coaches and professors are fantastic. The other students are just as great, and the environment is very welcoming. The respect for each on and off the mats is second to none. Come and join us! read more

Excellent professors and coaches, with an exceptional focus on foundational principles of BJJ. Higher belts are eager to help white belts as well. The gym currently takes extra precautions due to COVID, which I am comfortable training under. I started in June this year, and I really do enjoy the experience and teaching style of each class's instructor. Very accommodating class schedules as well. I highly recommend this gym. read more

I'm middle aged, have two small kids, and have about 30lbs of 'dad weight'. Additionally I've got a full time job and am building a tech startup as founder, CEO, and CTO. As you can imagine, I don't have a lot of free time. I've been wanting to try bjj for a long time so when I found out Gracie Barra Centennial has beginner classes at 7AM I immediately signed up. I waited about six weeks before writing this review because I wanted to make sure I got a good sense of the place. Bottom line - this place is rad. Here's why: - The facilities are clean, there are two (clean!) shower stalls, and a family area incase you need to bring your kids while you train. - The 'vibe' is collegial - which is a big deal to me. The training is serious and you will be pushed both physically and mentally but you won't be demeaned or beaten down. This isn't the kind of place where new people are beaten down. This is the kind of place where new people are built up. Everyone I've trained with thus far, from the professors to my fellow students, have been patient, constructive, and supportive (emphasis on patient as I'm very uncoordinated). - New white belts aren't permitted to roll (spar), but targeted training is part of the curriculum. This means that new folks like myself are less likely to get injured but are still forced to apply what the lessons against an opponent who is actively endeavoring to thwart your efforts. The 'application' aspect of training is what's forcing me to learn - I tried Aikido many years ago and one of my biggest frustrations was that none of the moves made any sense to me because I never was forced to actually apply them. Without an 'application' aspect to training I ended up feeling like I was learning a wonky form of dancing instead of self-defense. I'm very glad I found this place and have been enjoying training immensely. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get in shape, learn effective self-defense, and work on their ability to exercise self-discipline. read more

Clean and friendly academy with a lot of mat space. Perfect for kids and adults. Great instructors and staff.

This place is awesome! A growing gym, where people come in, train hard, take care of each other and learn. A few things that I love about GB Centennial that I think differentiate them... everything is structured. There is a published curriculum which means you're covering everything on a recurring basis. You know how long it will typically take for each stripe and belt, assuming your coming in and training hard. You get to roll with higher level guys in a regular basis. We have two black belt instructors and plenty of brown and purple belts. We are all growing together! For anybody just getting into jiu jitsu or looking for a BJJ home, come try this place out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Awesome place. Coach Robert is awesome he takes the time to make sure you understand what he is teaching. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a place to train or looking for a self defense class. read more