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Gracie Barra Simi Valley

4.5 (77 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Natasha K.

My 4 year old daughter has been coming for almost a year now and she loves it. The coaches are awesome and so patient with her and the rest of the kids. She says she feels strong and confident. Can't wait to put my 1 year old daughter in with her.

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This is a great place! Very welcoming environment and staff are very friendly and helpful. They make everyone feel welcomed z

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its one of the best experience, this is absolutely life changing i highly recommend it to anyone interested. the team is phenomenal

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10 months ago

My kids have been attending Gracie Barra Simi Valley for a few months and love coming. Coaches make it engaging and fun.

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1 year ago

We love GB Simi Valley so much! The coaches are the best! My kids love going! Can't recommend this location enough!

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The staff is nice but ringworm has spread to to many people and they don't do anything about it.

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This place was good, went here for a number of years. Very expensive and hard to cancel without paying a hefty fee.

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Very friendly environment. Everyone helps each other get better. I have enjoyed the coaches and professors.

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Great coaches! Great team! Great experience! Has changed my sons life for the better... stronger, happier, and more confident than ever!

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Hello! I'd like to know how much cost the self defense course for one child and one adult? Thanks!

Hello Rossy! That’s awesome that you are interested in our Adults and Kids Program. Here at Gracie… Read more

Do they have showers?

They have private changing rooms separated by genders but there are no showers.

What are the monthly costs (adult beginner)? Do they charge for belt promotions? Do you HAVE to buy and wear their Gi's?

They do not charge for belt promotions. For your other two questions, it is best to call the school and speak to one of the coaches about fees and Gi's.

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Professor Andre and Coach Luis (and the rest of the staff) challenged me to be a better version me.

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Fight Fit Training - Left: April 2016 @ 230 lbs (before) Center: Sept 2017 @ 200 lbs (just starting with James) Right: March 2019 @ 175 lbs (18mo w/ James)

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