About Gracie Barra Champaign
Gracie Barra Champaign offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a friendly, clean, and progress-oriented environment. With a focus on physical education, character development, and self-defense, the school provides a challenging and inspirational learning experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and emphasize safe training practices. The atmosphere is welcoming and structured, making it an ideal place for individuals and families to achieve their goals, whether it's to learn self-defense, lose weight, or relieve stress. With a strong emphasis on quality instruction and a supportive community, Gracie Barra Champaign is the top choice for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the area.
A great place! Coaches and professors are extremely attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about BJJ, judo, and wrestling. The classes provide great conditioning and training for both self-defense and sport applications!
I signed up for the 8-week women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course at Gracie Barra Champaign and I've ALREADY BENEFITED SO MUCH from just one class! I can now get myself out from underneath somebody, to on top of them, and then *away*... 2 hours ago I could not. That one maneuver hit harder than anything (though I learned quite a lot more in the same class). I immediately demonstrated it to my husband once I got home and was able to do it successfully on my first attempt, how impressive! Details which I loved about my first class: I was paired with another woman similar to my size and I practiced with the same partner throughout the entire session which reduced many of my...read full review
I was guest from out town and I was looking for somewhere to train while I was in the area. The members at Gracie Barra Champaign welcomed me and was treated like I was a member of the family. Great training with great people.