2026-02-28T00:41:00.066Z

Love going here to workout. Great group. Really good activity to build our kids’ self esteems

2026-02-09T00:07:37.696Z

2026-02-04T01:37:42.453Z

Our 3-year-old recently began classes at Gracie Barra, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience so far! From day one, the staff were warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful, creating an environment that immediately felt supportive.Like most 3-year-olds, our son is energetic and easily distracted, but Professor Duda handled him with impressive patience, attentiveness, and consistency. He struck the perfect balance of being firm while still kind, setting clear expectations without discouraging the kids.We had tried another school previously and noticed a big difference in classroom structure. At Gracie Barra, older students actively mentor the younger ones, which is a standout aspect of the program and adds to the strong sense of community. We’re very glad we chose this school for our son.

2026-01-31T02:05:03.739Z

Love this place! Great people, good teaching.

2026-01-13T03:36:29.635Z

I had the opportunity to train with Professor Duda and he is an excellent instructor. He is patient with his students, technical in his expertise, and truly wants his students to succeed. The owner makes visitors feel welcome, and the students are awesome to train with. Thank you!

2026-01-12T01:12:01.191Z

I’ve been a student here for 3 years now, and I’ve experienced both owners, new black belts, and everything in between. This is truly one of the best jiu jitsu gyms you could find in Castle Rock!Gracie Barra is an incredible organization, and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it. This school is an amazing place to train, with its spotless cleanliness and a welcoming environment for kids of all ages, skill levels, and genders. As a woman, it’s so important to feel safe in a male-dominated sport, and I’ve always felt safe, encouraged, and valued every time I walk in. Professor Duda genuinely loves teaching and connecting with his students and their families, making him an outstanding addition to the school. The ownership has made fantastic progress over the last two years, implementing positive changes for everyone who steps through the door.Regarding the negative reviews about the owner being unethical, they seem to stem from misunderstandings and drama from former employees. The owner has always been truly decent and kind to everyone who visits.If you or your children are interested in learning self-defense, this is the perfect place to be!

2025-12-30T04:34:34.532Z

Went in for a trial class for my 7 yo son, and he was hooked right away! He seemed to finally have found his niche and we’re so happy. Loved that they were transparent about cost and that you can come as often as you’d like each week. It seemed to be very well run, and was impressively clean.Our son has lacked confidence in most sports, this seemed to make him feel comfortable and motivated. We’re looking forward to what Gracie Barra can help him with!

2025-11-26T11:25:31.894Z

Unethical business practices. Avoid.They will continue charging your card months after you cancel your membership and then don't respond to your messages telling them to stop. They will acknowledge the cancelation but then don't do anything to stop charging you and don't respond to messages telling them about the problem.I canceled my membership after I discovered the owner had been engaging in some serious unethical behaviors. I've removed those details to protect the privacy of the innocent.There were also some disciplinary issues with students that seemed to stem from the owner undermining the lead instructor. Discipline is one of the top reasons parents put their kids in martial arts. I did not witness this directly but was told by other students.It's not completely horrible. The students are generally good, honest people and they don't smash new guys. Current students tell me they like the new instructor and GB has a solid fundamentals curriculum. But due to the ethical concerns with the owner I cannot recommend this school. There are 6 BJJ schools in Castle Rock to choose from and if you really want GB, there's one in Parker that I have no problem recommending. GB Parker always treated me well.

2025-11-25T00:52:40.509Z

My son has being doing Jiu-Jitsu here for almost 2 years loves it and has learned so much!