Gracie Barra Bellevue

Gracie Barra Bellevue is a world class Brazilian jiu jitsu academy. I have the privilege to train here alongside some of the best Brazilian jiu jitsu competitors in the world. However, what I love most is that regardless of if you are a fearsome competitor or someone who likes to train for fun, everyone is treated with the same level of respect and like family. Here at Gracie Barra we are a big family and I get that feeling everytime I step into the gym. Over the many years of training here I have developed lifelong bonds with my training partners and instructors and it has been a pleasure to see our progression together. The blood, sweat and tears has really built Gracie Barra Bellevue what it is today, and it is glorious. You may say I'm a little biased, but I urge anyone to come and try jiu jitsu. I did and here I am 9 years later full of life lessons, happiness, friendships and stories.

I have trained at GB Bellevue for several years. The people I've gotten to know here are like family now.The main instructor, Carlos Sievert, is a highly skilled teacher and jiu jitsu practitioner, as well as a warm and encouraging mentor.The general vibe is very friendly, from the beginning classes, to the high intensity competition rolls, to the kids's curriculum. As well, there is a full conditioning program on the Monkey Bar Gym half of the school.Of course, as a Gracie Barra affiliate school, you are free to train as much as you like at other affiliates, in Kirkland, Seattle, Issaquah, Bothell, and Federal Way, as well as in cities around the world.The schedule is full of options for classes on different days and times

This is a fantastic place to train. The instructors (Rodrigo and Carlos) are top notch. (Carlos just took 1st place in his division in the 2018 Pan Ams out of 16 other contenders). The owner is a stand-up guy. The other students are some of the nicest people I've ever met. I'm proud to be a part of this school.

-Best instructors around.-Great for all levels of experience, from kids, to first timers, to national level competitors.-Approachable and knowledgeable staff.-Friendly atmosphere.-Members here are able to visit any other Gracie Barra in the country without a visitor fee.

I love this gym! If you're looking for a family oriented place that teaches real jiujitsu , this is your gym! Professor Carlos has had a huge positive impact in my 3 children lives, he's extremely knowleagble and teaches the kids important values such as respect and loyalty.In the little kids class coach John works in partnership with Professor Carlos promoting a respectful and fun environment.There's also boxing and muay Thai classes with coach Dec as well as strengthing and conditioning with coach Greg, both extremely dedicated and focused on personalizing their teaching so you can feel welcomed regardless of your athletics skills. This gym feels like a huge family , they're so welcoming that my husband decided to go back to train Jiujitsu after over 15 years. THE BEST BJJ gym in the area, for sure!

I have been training at this gym for over a year now and absolutely love it. The atmosphere, the friends I've made and the overall lifetime commitment to this martial art. I recommend this gym to anyone and everyone! Kids, all adults, no experience needed! Everyone is very welcoming and I anticipate most will have a great experience!

I do not reccomend this gym.

Thank you, I can't recommend this academy enough. Let's do some jiu-jitsu

I've been a student here for almost 2 years as a blue belt and Professor Carlos Sievert is the best from Brasil. Want to learn Jiu Jitsu from the best come to Bellevue or Seattle.

An excellent area Jiu-Jitsu school.- Facilities: Clean and well organized. Two massive mats allow for two simultaneous classes, usually a fundamentals and advanced class. Mats and surrounding areas are kept clean and free of clutter. Mats are in good condition and well maintained.- Instructors: Rodrigo and Carlos are both professional, skilled instructors. Both talk clearly through techniques, demonstrate moves and requirements multiple times, and push students to perform at the top of their ability. Rodrigo speaks excellent English and Carlos is good, such that language isn't a barrier. This school teaches the Carlos Gracie Jr / Gracie Barra branch of jiu-jitsu which emphasizes both competitive and survival techniques. Most of the emphasis is on competition quality jiu-jitsu.Students spar daily and the school heavily focuses on active training and a wide range of resistance levels. There are both gi and no-gi classes, but most of the emphasis is on traditional gi jiu-jitsu.I haven't taken boxing here so I can't comment on the classes, but they teach both Boxing and Kickboxing.