Gracie Barra Pasadena

Gracie Barra Pasadena operates at 8953 Duarte Rd in San Gabriel, California. As an official branch of the global Gracie Barra association, the school delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and practical self-defense education for children, teens, and adults across the San Gabriel Valley. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor David, a second-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Philipe Della Monica who has trained with Gracie Barra Headquarters since 2009. The coaching staff also includes Coach Haas. Instructors follow certified Gracie Barra teaching standards, guiding students through foundational body positioning, guard defense, joint locks, and controlled rolling. Academy coursework is structured into tiered instructional programs suited to varied experience levels. Training tracks feature GB1 Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals for beginners, GB2 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu for experienced students, and GBK youth programs. Classes run Monday through Saturday.