Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I love everything about this place and so does my son. I couldn’t have chosen a better school for him to start his journey in jiu-jitsu. Barba and Douglas are the best professors these kids could have. They are knowledgeable, patient and you can see they truly care about each of the students. The friendly and familial atmosphere makes such a difference. Filipa and Raony are awesome too! Highly recommend!

I love this place, I feel like home, it's spacious, clean, the people are very welcoming and the teachers are very professional and very friendly to each student. I highly recommend gracie barra north york, you can find many gyms, but this one is really the best. Number one in Toronto

I always struggled with self esteem and confidence. I never thought of myself as capable of defending myself and the people I care about. Coming here changed all that. It's only been 2 months and I have watched myself grow as a person and dare I say...as an athlete. I have exponentially grown physically and mentally. The coaches Barba and Douglas are incredible. They're highly skilled, patient and compassionate. The team is very friendly. The receptionist Filipa is very welcoming. The training can be very intense, but you will see results everyday

Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu North York location is run by a great owner and has fantastic coaches. The coaches always take the time to show the correct mechanics for each move to every student. They also provide a safe, clean and encouraging environment for the students to learn and grow in.

Facility always clean. Instructors are very welcoming and positive. Curriculum is given with professionalism and care. Best in the GTA. Would highly recommended this location to anyone.

The best place for your child's development. My son learned rapport with other children, to defend himself, respect and integrity. Prepared teacher, healthy and family environment. I highly recommend it.

Great school and community. The instructors are knowledgeable and professional, and they have many classes throughout the day to fit your schedule.

Along time ago I made the decision to improve my own physical and mental health by signing up to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At the time my fitness was at one of the lowest in life due to substance abuse and diet. As someone who never got involved with sports or fitness the whole experience was foreign to me. But looking back I remember how quick and easy it was to jump right in the program. Progress began step by step and within three months I was truly felt like an athlete for the first time in my life. The challenge of training someone who has previous martial arts or athletic background is one thing but for someone who has nothing, I feel that was a challenge for head instructor Barba and professor Douglas. My favourite part was how easy it was to learn this combat sport with the style they teach which is more direct and simple, despite the language barrier. However an outstanding point is the environment this facility harbours. I remember the openness and friendliness of most students, especially their enjoyment of guiding new timers.You pay for what you get, with other gyms there were aspects I didn't like. Gracie Barra North York offers a wide dojo to train, well ventilated, clean with proper change rooms. This might not be important for some but I certainly don't enjoy the typical cramped humid musky swamp other gyms have. It's also a bonus the place isn't over crowded so the coaching can feel more personal at times.I don't have any regrets with my experience which is a year or so. This particular style of Jiu Jitsu is also more self defense oriented which I personally like. Despite my personal enjoyment of learning a new martial art, improving my mental and physical health, discovering a more confident and peaceful version of myself, I'd argue one of the things I'll miss the most is the people I got to befriend and train with. Combat sports and Jiu Jitsu might not be for everyone, but for those who do thrive and survive and fall in love with the sport. Could change your life for the better and that is something hard to put a price on.My full regards to the owners Filipa and Raony as well everyone else responsible for teaching this art called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Great place to learn BJJ, very friendly and professional, and the environment feeling is very cozy……