Gracie Barra Richmond

Meño C

Feb 15, 2026

Amazing professor and great instruction in the class. I was in town for work and this GB made me feel welcome. I would definitely come here again.

Ada Chow

Dec 6, 2025

My two kids (7 and 10) started BJJ at Gracie Barra Richmond just 3 months ago. They are also part of their after school care program. I would highly recommend them to anyone. They foster a very positive and welcoming environment. In the short time we have been there my shy son was also encouraged to compete in a tournament and he did so proudly. The coaches were on the sidelines cheering him on. Not only do they provide physical coaching but also mental coaching. The other children and their parents are also so friendly. The students are always happy and the coaches are very dedicated to this sport. Pamella and Gabi are extremely organized and understanding, Coaches Bernardo and Luis are the perfect combination of disciplined and fun. I'm so glad we found Gracie Barra Richmond. Just wish we had found them sooner!

Jeremy Wong

Aug 13, 2025

Our family comes from Shanghai to spend every summer in Vancouver, and this year we were fortunate to find Gracie Barra – specifically the Richmond location. I took private Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons with Professor Bernardo while my kids joined his group classes. Bernardo is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and passionate about teaching. He has a special talent for working with children—using creative animal analogies that helped my kids easily grasp complex movements. The gym itself is clean, safe, and welcoming, creating the perfect environment for both beginners and experienced grapplers. Over the 6 weeks, we saw real progress and, more importantly, had a lot of fun. If you're looking for a top-notch BJJ gym for yourself or your children, I highly recommend training with Professor Bernardo. We'll definitely be returning next summer!

DEREK TONG

Jun 4, 2024

Professor Bernardo and Coach Junior are building one of the best BJJ schools in Richmond. My 4 year old daughter and I joined GB Central Richmond this March and the experience has been great. Previously my daughter was in a different martial arts school for 6 months and although the initial experience and impact was positive, the sales tactics, spamming texts and overall experience declined greatly. Pre-pandemic I was at a different bjj school myself and based on me and my daughter's collective experiences, here is what makes GB Central Richmond stand out from the other martial arts gyms in Richmond: 1. Quality of instruction and classes a. Professor and Coach focus on the fundamentals to build a strong bjj base, they have strong attention to detail and provide constructive critique on each student's individual progression and performance. b. They teach bjj from a self-defense and a sport perspective, differentiating what to focus on depending on the situation. c. The instruction is consistent and the coaches are teaching the solid bjj fundamentals. (At the previous martial arts school, the teachers were mostly pre-teen, teen or young adults with ratios where each student wasn't getting consistent teaching or attention). d. Both Professor and Coach are active competitors, they teach applicable techniques and lead the competition team by example. e. Gracie Barra curriculum- as is the case with most franchises, there are proven systems in place to ensure consistency and effective teaching. This is no exception here- the curriculum and instruction is put together very well to help develop skill, technique and muscle memory. f. One thing that Coach Junior explained to me that I didn’t get from my daughter's last martial art school is that everything they teach the kids classes has a purpose- for instance, although it might seem like your kid is doing animal races back and forth the mat- the intent behind that is to develop muscle memory- because the purpose movements they're practicing translates directly into the same body mechanics used in bjj. g. Both Professor and Coach are very professional- they are incredibly good with kids, they’re able to get kids to open up and pay attention to learning bjj. They're always able to put a smile on my daughter's face and make learning fun for her. (They're also patient with adults in the adult classes too!) 2. Clean, Updated, Amazing facility a. The facility is huge. They have a large, clean and newly updated mat area, two separate washrooms and two separate change rooms! b. The last martial arts facility my daughter was at, there were no change rooms and the washrooms were disgusting and filthy. Helping my daughter change into her uniform after daycare in a cramped, dirty bathroom is a very unpleasant experience. A way better difference here at GB Central Richmond. c. Everything here is clean and organized. Dust and other debris are cleared off the mats with a leaf blower and the mats are consistently disinfected and sanitized. I see the school being vacuumed constantly. d. Lastly, Professor and Coach emphasize proper hygiene and not having anyone be barefoot off of the mats. Overall- it’s been an awesome experience thus far for our family, and will be for years to come!

Marcelli Del Valle

Jun 2, 2024

I had an incredible experience at this place today. The women's self-defense class under the new management was amazing. The instructors were knowledgeable, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I highly recommend this establishment and will definitely be back for more classes. Top-notch service and a truly positive experience!