Professors Ana & Rafael have created a quality family/team environment where everyone from the staff to seasoned students are approachable and willing to help you with your technique & goals. Whether you're a hobbyist, competitor or just looking to have fun and a great workout, the GB curriculum covers every level and speed. Owners and staff strive to raise the standard for professionalism, conduct & etiquette, ensuring everyone feels comfortable in a challenging & rewarding environment. Issues/concerns are addressed without delay. The kids & teens program is second-to-none, producing consistent medalists in every major tournament --locally, nationally and even internationally. If you have a competitive child looking to develop, improve and fine-tune their game; Iron sharpens iron at GB Upland. My daughters have greatly benefited from the team support. The front office is easy to reach out to whenever life/school etc., happens and extracurricular priorities change. They've accommodated my child's occasional breaks a couple times with complete understanding. Shoutout to Pedro for making the membership/contractual process painless & concise. Can't recommend GB Upland enough! read more

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Beware of their 60 cancellation policy requirements. They will not consider the duration of time you've been enrolled. It's a good program but after a while it becomes redundant. Also never really felt like my children learned real self defense skills. read more

I'm writing this review not to be negative or cause problems but because I hope it creates some kind of change. I trained at GB Upland for about four years. I was consistent, sometimes training twice a day, and I competed around 7 times, always placing gold or silver. I trained through injuries, balanced family life, and showed up ready to help others on and off the mat. I gave a lot to this place. What really pushed me to leave was a comment from Professor Ana. She told me, "I don't really see you at class that often." That hit me hard, because I knew how much time I'd put in. I plan to post my attendance card and medals not to brag but to show that I was showing up, even on days I was hurting. That comment made me step back and look at things more clearly. Over time, I started noticing a lot of favoritism. Certain families especially those who are friends with the owners or have kids that compete get more attention, more praise, and more support. I understand why competitors are highlighted. They represent the gym. But let's be honest the people who pay monthly, train consistently, and support the academy from the ground up deserve just as much respect. If you use words like "we," "family," or "community," that should apply to everybody not just a few. I also heard stories from people especially at CompNet tournaments who didn't have a coach in their corner when it was time to compete. Some had to wait. Others had no one. That's rough, especially when you're out there nervous and relying on your school to back you up. And it wasn't just adults. In the kids' classes too, who gets more attention often depends on how involved their parents are with the school not just how hard the kid trains. When you see it enough, it starts to feel off. Injuries are expected in this sport I've had two or three myself. But I'm always upfront about them. I let the professor or coach know before class, and I let my partner know too. I want to protect myself and others. But not everyone trains like that. There are some people who roll with ego and try to prove something every time and they end up injuring other students. I know at least one person who hurt multiple people and is still there. I'm not naming names, but in my opinion, one person shouldn't be allowed to ruin the experience for so many. Another thing that started bothering me was the 60-day cancellation policy. After doing some research and talking with people from other schools including other Gracie Barra locations I found that most have a 30-day policy, no contracts, and more flexible options. For people who are dealing with financial stress or personal issues, being forced to pay for two extra months feels like it's about money, not community. Then there's the issue of people with prior martial arts experience competing in lower-level brackets. I'm not hating on anyone's success. Like I said, I've competed and done well. But when someone barely trains at the gym, walks into a competition with a big advantage, and then gets praised like they just climbed Mount Everest it's hard to watch. I stayed quiet about it for a long time, but it didn't sit right with me. I've always earned everything whether in the Army or in Jiu Jitsu through effort and integrity. I want to be part of a gym where that kind of value actually means something. Since leaving, several people have reached out to me privately, saying they've felt the same way but didn't want to speak up. I've also run into former students who said they stopped going for the same reasons. The feelings I had weren't just mine. Leaving wasn't easy. I made a lot of good friends. I had a routine. I still love the sport. And to be fair, the coaches themselves are very knowledgeable and talented. That was one of the best parts of being there. They made training enjoyable and challenging. This review isn't an attack it's just my truth. At the end of the day, for my own mental well-being, I needed to go somewhere I'd feel genuinely valued not just as a student, but as a person. If you're reading this and thinking about joining go see it for yourself. But if you're already there and you've noticed some of the same things, just know you're not alone. -- Rod read more

Gracie Barra - Last year I missed 10 days out of the year of training. Winning with integrity, not sandbagging. - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

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My son has been training here for over 4 years. He has learned conflict resolution, short term goal planning and achievement, long term goal planning and achievement, being a resilient individual as well as how to be a good teammate and learn that your teammates will lift you up. The owners and staff are very personable, available, and professional. We know exactly what's going on before when we get there each day, week, and month. The gym has a great culture and if you are willing to invest your time and effort you will get it back 10fold. This gym has all of the positives of a competitive fight gym and the community aspects of a small business that has the pulse of the community at its forefront. At GB Upland every one seems to be pulling the rope in the same direction. read more

Gracie Barra - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

Our son started BJJ in January of this year initially he loved it and was excited for every class then the repetitiveness of doing the same thing weekly bored him. We still made the effort to take him every week even tho he did not want to participate. After struggling with him not wanting to go we decided to maybe give him a break see if the interest would return after a short break....we were told we needed to give 30 days notice for the break so I had to pay the full month in advance. I said fine so we did..then we decided to take a longer break so we emailed them again to cancel membership.. was told we needed 60 days to cancel and we would still need to pay those months....so I'm pretty much paying over $400 to cancel a membership that's not even in use....we had planned to return and bring our youngest son in the future but after this shady tactic of having to pay months to get out of a membership we will never be returning now. read more

Gracie Barra - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

I can't believe their cancellation policy. Most other Gracie Barra locations require 30 days notice, but this one requires 60 days. This is a money grab. It's so shady. They don't tell you up front either. But apparently it's in the contract. And they did not provide a copy of the contract. So I guess I should have taken the time to read it line for line. Who has the time for this? This is a completely unprofessional and unethical business practice! Based on the above, I highly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

Great school! The staff is very friendly and nice, it's a great community. Highly recommended this place! read more

I don't always leave reviews but I felt it was necessary for GB Upland. This Jiu-Jitsu school is one of the best we've seen and we actually transferred from a different location and drive a distance cause we believe in how this school is operated. My wife and I own our own business so we appreciate how the owners run their's. The coaches are phenomenal and really care about the students. My son has come a long way training here and he even inspired me to continue my training! We look forward to many years training and getting better at Gracie Barra Upland. Highly Recommended! read more

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The head Professor at the Rancho Cucamonga location is the best. He knows how to talk to kids, and doesn't single any of them out. All of the professors here are awesome. It's smaller than the upland location, but more intimate and my son loves it! read more

Gracie Barra - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

me and my sister come over here and we get stronger and have a lot of fun. i highly recommend coming here to learn self defense.

The coaches and professors are truly wonderful. They are so great with my boys I appreciate them so much.

This place is awesome! The staff is amazing and so patient with my son's class. My son is in the 5-7 year old class and the instructors are top notch, as they make the class fun and interactive but still teach them discipline and respect. My son loves it and we love the culture and community this place has. I highly recommend this studio. read more

My daughter came to upland to practice for compnet she usually goes to Rancho Cucamonga but the vibe at upland was amazing great students and lots of great training and staff the goal is to homeschool Sadie I have no idea where to start but I know I want her on the competition team at upland soon read more

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Great teachings and caring instructors highly recommend this gym It isn't dirty and they have a healthy community where people want to know you and make you better read more

Both of my kids and husband train here. They have their classes separated between 2-6 (little kids) 7-14 (Juniors &Teens). There are lots of open mat times and various times for adults throughout the week. Both of the head professors Ana and Rafael are amazing. They are so great with working with kids of all levels. The fact that they are champions are a bonus+. This has helped my kids learn so much a they love coming. I would highly recommend trying it out. They also have rentals for first time people. This way you can try it and see before you commit. The rental is only $10. This has helped both of my kids understand sportsmanship, discipline and how to focus and apply them selves. It has helped increase their self confidence and become better leaders. I can't say enough about how much I love this studio read more

Gracie Barra - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

I had the privilege of visiting this school for a week over Thanksgiving break and the experience was awesome. While my Edmonds WA GB is my home, the team in Upland made me and the fam feel welcome. The coaches and professors are thorough and clear in their instruction and in particular the kids classes are top-notch. Tons of options on the class schedule. Everyone very welcoming and friendly. If you're even *thinking* about BJJ at all, sign up now for a free session at GB Upland and try it out. This is one of the best teams to work with. read more

Good and patient instructors willing to teach and find new ways to get solid information to slow learners like me

This is truly my second home and everyone in this academy are my second family. Never a bad day after I roll on the mats of Gracie Barra Upland. It provides classes for all level and all types of physical activities levels. Whether you're looking for self- defense, better physical endurance, healthier lifestyle, competitions, or just staying active this is the place you have to try at least once and most likely, it won't be your only visit. Great world champions professors and coaches. High caliber competitors and always providing training with the best jiujitsu practitioners. Family like atmosphere and involved with the community. Please do yourself a favor, try it at least once and you will be hooked. I love this place with a passion. read more

I Only need 3 minutes of your time. Since I started Gracie Barra class in June 2018. I was at 187 to 190 lbs over weight. At 5'7"height and very close to giving up on life. I just went though some traumatic family situations. That I don't want to discuss right now. Day one since I started classes. Everyone there was very welcoming. Yes I am new to this and I had know idea what to expect on my first day. So I took the fundamental classes and have been picking up some skills. Every time I go everyone there are very welcoming. Even if the person doesn't know who you are they will still go out of their way just to say hi. Once you settle in it feels like you just joined the best family you've been missing out on. These coaches here are amazing. They helped me each time I go train. Even if it's something small they try their best to make sure you understand what's going on. Since I've started jujitsu. I started working on myself. I needed to find myself first before I commitment to GB. So I gave up bad eating habits, and started eating healthy. Wow only after a few months I changed my life around. It wasn't easy. Nothing really ever is. But I know that GB saved me. So if you read this and your going though some tuff times in your life. These coaches are here to help you, us and definitely myself. Do let life get to you. Just change it for a better tomorrow. Life is amazing if someone shows you a different route. The first thing you need to do is just show up. Take your frustrations out on the mat. Trust me on this. GB has changed my life for good. So I'll hope to see you in class. To Byron my friend bless your soul for showing me this life. Thank you for being a friend in time of need. read more

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Very welcoming group of people. I've never done jiujitsu before and they are patiently teaching me how to be better. Great work out on top of self defense highly recommend going here read more

By far this Academy is one of the best I've seen. The atmosphere is very friendly and they all seem to be a big welcoming family. The professors approach to coaching is thorough and thoughtful. The professors and coaches are all very knowledgeable in their sport not to mention they are also champs. PS. This academy is also very clean. The mats and restroom are all maintained very well. read more

This is for sure the best school in the area. Very Clean, friendly atmosphere and great instructors. Their fundamentals program is really good since my main goal was to learn self defense. The schedule is super flexible and I don't have hard time on attending classes!! Hope it helps! read more

I have been involved in BJJ and MMA for over 25 years. I take my 8 year old here and could not be happier with the education she is getting. There are lots of kids for her to train and be friends with and the coaches are fantastic. They are good at explaining technical details and in making it a fun experience. The owner is a World Class Black Belt and she runs a great business. The gym is always clean and the kids are taught BJJ history and etiquette as part of their lessons. I highly recommend this gym. read more

I started jiu jitsu at another school back in 2018 but a few months later I moved 50 miles which, with LA traffic, would have taken me 4,567 hours to get to. So I explored, researched, investigated, called, sniffed, tasted, Google mapped, and further examined every school within driving distance to my new abode. I even took a a few trial classes to see if anyone smelled funny at any of the schools. Ultimately I ended up at Gracie Barra Upland for a trial class, not for me, but for my 4 year old son. I watched him smile for the next hour as the coaches engaged, educated, and entertained the kids while they taught the class. At the end of the class my son walked over to me and said, "Daddy, this is the best place ever. Can I come every day?" I said, "Of course, just get a job and pay for your own classes!" Unfortunately for me he refused then used the techniques he'd learned that day to take me down and remove my credit card which he then used to sign up. I still hadn't made a decision on where I'd start training so my son made it for me. "Daddy, we HAVE to go to the same school." Admittedly, my son is wiser than I am so I acquiesced and here we are a year later, part of the GB Upland family. My son and I are both on the verge of leaving our white belts behind and moving on to gray/white and blue belts. Not sure which one I'll get, but either way it's an accomplishment! Our experience with the classes, the professors, the coaches, and the other students has been unbelievably rewarding. Professors Ana & Rafael are warm, welcoming, and super friendly, making everyone feel like they're at home. The other coaches are patient and amazing instructors, making the process of learning a complicated martial art fun, clear, and easy to grasp. Plus every student, both kids and adults, really approach training as a team effort, helping lower belts grow into confident jiu jitsu practitioners. My son and I both really love this place and all of the people in it. I highly recommend taking their free trial class to see what it's all about! read more

Gracie Barra - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Near Me - Upland, California

My son and husband both train at Gracie Barra Upland. My son started out in the Little Champs class a little over a year ago and has absolutely fallen in love with Jiu-Jitsu. There are classes available almost everyday for him. The Professors and coaches are exceptional! (World Champions!) Such kindness, professionalism, eagerness to share their love for the sport and a healthy environment for every age! I highly recommend you get in on the action! Our family has also made some fantastic friends with the other families involved. Ages 3 - 103!! read more

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One of the best Brazilian Jiu jitsu schools in the Inland Empire. The professors Ana Laura and Rafael Novias are some of the best and passionate people in the sport. They have years of knowledge and experience under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Proffesor Ana has is a multiple World Champion. The school atomsphere is fun and friendly. Come and give it try whether you are trying to get in shape, learn self defense or compete. The proffesors and coaches are hands down the best in the sport. I have been training under Professor Ana and Rafael for about 5 years and have learned a lot while training under both of them. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Growing up I was around many different martial arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was the one that I gravitated to for many reasons: the family, confidence building and disciple it instilled in me. Professor Ana and Rafael are extremely knowledgeable and technical teachers that care about their students and their progress. If you're looking to start with Brazilian Jiu jitsu, or need a form of physical activity this is the place to check out. With multiple classes available, they have something for everyone. read more

Been here training only four days but feel very comfortable and welcomed! Have learned so much already! A great workout and learning a skill to protect yourself, would recommend to anyone! read more

This was my kids #2nd Stop of their Gracie Barra Summer Tour. Professor Ana Laura and Professor Rafael was awesome. Very awesome techniques. Great Dojo to learn and train in ... Professor Ana Laura is just amazing ... Shes role models for my 15yr old Daughter. read more

Highly recommended!! I made friends for a lifetime!! The professors Ana and Rafael are very profissionals and they have a super knowledge about jiu-jítsu. read more

My third home (after home and Performance Martial Arts Center - taekwondo) and I have been going to this studio for the past 2 years . Both martials arts complement each other. BJJ's strength is in the ground game, with holds, sweeps, chokes, arm bars, triangles, etc. TKD involves kicking and works well when you are standing. Professor Ana and Rafael are awesome at teaching children and adults. There is a core curriculum every week. The students work well together to learn and are not out to hurt each other. read more

Rafael and Ana are fantastic instructors. The school and training environment is very welcoming. Training here is more like a warm family than a school. You won't find a more skilled and encouraging training environment. read more

A great welcoming, family environment. The professors and the coaches truly have a passion for teaching.

My daughter just started the class and she loves its . At first she was kind of shy but the instructors told me keep bringing her at least to sit and watch sure enough second class she jumped in their 3 rd class she's starting to come around the class is great and the instructors are great with the kids you can tell they love what they do. read more

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Professors Ana & Rafael made me feel at home since i first started. The school gives a family friendly vibe. I've been training here for many years now(i'm a Brownbelt). I recommend it! read more

My 12 year old son has been attending classes for the past six months. Professors Ana and Rafael are incredible teachers, and they both work well with students of all ages. My son looks forward to each class. The atmosphere is very conducive to learning, and the students all seem to work well together. Highly recommended for students of any age. A+!!!! read more

Gracie barra is the greatest team in the world, it's a plesure to have one close to my house, the best place to train brazilian jiujitsu.

If you r looking for a great workout while also learning some bjj, this is the place to go. The curriculum will take you from fundamentals to advance and even some no gui. World class instructors as well. read more

i love Jui Jitsu it's a great workout and skill you get at the same time. The fellow students are great, no ego's and in most part I suspect as a result of the talent and skill of professor Rafeal and Ana. They are excellent teachers, patient and very helpful. I tried Jui Jitsu 7 years ago and quit because the instruction wasn't very structured and many of the students had "nasty" attitudes and ego's. I'm fortunate to have tried it again with Gracie Barra upland. read more

Gracie Barra Upland has been an outstanding place for me to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their welcoming nature and eagerness to teach were the major reasons I decided to make them my "home gym." If you're looking for self defense skills or you want to compete, GBUpland can provide you the opportunities for which to succeed. I would recommend Gracie Barra Upland in the highest regard to anyone intrigued by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. read more