# Gracie Barra Whittier > Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Whittier, California, offering certified Gracie Barra instruction for kids (ages 3-15) and adults (16+). Part of the global Gracie Barra network — over 1,000 schools and 400,000+ students worldwide, with a 35+ year proven curriculum founded by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. ## Location & Contact - **Address:** 13595 Whittier Blvd. #104, Whittier, CA 90605 - **Phone:** (562) 640-1400 - **Email:** info@gbwhittier.com - **Service areas:** Whittier, La Habra, La Mirada, Pico Rivera - **Website:** https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com ## Hours - **Monday–Thursday:** 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - **Friday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - **Saturday:** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Sunday:** Closed ## Reputation - **Google rating:** 5.0 / 5 (120+ reviews) - See the live review widget at https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/reviews/ ## Free Trial Offer Every new student receives a **Free 3-Class Pass** — three free classes with no contract, no risk, and free uniform rental included. The trial is the same in-person experience as full membership. ## Programs ### Kids Martial Arts (ages 3-15) - **Tiny Champions (ages 3-4)** — Playful, structured classes building coordination, focus, and confidence through BJJ-based games. - **Little Champions 1 (ages 5-6)** — Core BJJ fundamentals through age-appropriate drills. Builds discipline, respect, and confidence. - **Little Champions 2 (ages 7-9)** — Deeper technique focus and partner drills, continued emphasis on respect and structured practice. - **Juniors Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10-15)** — Real BJJ technique, fitness, optional competition prep, and leadership development. Kids program page: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/kids-martial-arts/ ### Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ages 16+) - **GB1 Fundamentals** — For absolute beginners. Structured 16-week rotating curriculum covering core positions, self-defense, and foundational technique. No live sparring to start. - **GB2 Advanced** — Live rolling, no-gi training, complex technique chains. For students who completed GB1 or train consistently. - **GB3 Competition Program** — High-intensity drills, advanced technique, competitive sparring. Blue belts and above. Adults program page: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/adults-jiu-jitsu/ ## Pricing - **First 3 classes:** Free (with free uniform rental) - **Monthly memberships:** Typically start around $160/month, depending on program and training frequency. Family enrollment specials available. - Final pricing is confirmed with Program Director Alex during the no-pressure post-trial conversation. ## What Makes Gracie Barra Whittier Different - Every instructor is certified through the official Gracie Barra curriculum - Beginner-friendly: every black belt at the academy started as a beginner - Structured progression from total beginner to advanced practitioner - Family-first, ego-free environment - Real self-defense focus — BJJ works on leverage and technique, not size or strength ## Frequently Cited Questions - **Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu safe for beginners?** Yes. BJJ has no striking. Fundamentals classes teach every technique slowly and with control. Injuries are rare in a well-supervised academy. - **What should I expect in my first class?** Arrive 10 minutes early, get fitted for a free uniform rental, warm up, learn technique, practice with a partner at your level, then a brief no-pressure chat with Program Director Alex. - **Do I need any experience?** Zero experience required. Programs are specifically designed for beginners. - **Where is the academy?** 13595 Whittier Blvd. #104, Whittier, CA 90605. ## Class Schedule Full public schedule: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/schedule/ **Kids classes** - Tiny Champions (ages 3-4): Mon & Wed 3 PM, Tue & Thu 4 PM - Little Champions 1 (ages 5-6): Mon & Wed 4 PM, Tue & Thu 3 PM, Sat 10 AM - Little Champions 2 (ages 7-9): Mon & Wed 6 PM, Tue & Thu 5 PM, Sat 10 AM - Juniors (ages 10-15): Mon & Wed 5 PM, Tue & Thu 6 PM, Sat 11 AM **Adult classes (GB1 Fundamentals)** - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 11 AM & 7 PM - Sat: 12 PM GB2 Advanced and GB3 Competition classes are also available for students who have completed GB1 — schedule confirmed in-person. ## Instructors - **Professor Phil** — Lead Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Leads the GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, and GB3 Competition programs. - **Professor Eric** — Lead Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Teaches across the academy. - **Coach Alex** — Program Director. Handles the post-trial conversation with new students. ## Key Pages - Home: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/ - Adults Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/adults-jiu-jitsu/ - Kids Martial Arts: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/kids-martial-arts/ - Class Schedule: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/schedule/ - Reviews: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/reviews/ - Contact: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/contact/ - Complete Beginner's Guide to BJJ in Whittier: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-whittier/ ## Service Area Pages For families and students in nearby cities: - BJJ near La Habra, CA: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/bjj-la-habra/ - BJJ near La Mirada, CA: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/bjj-la-mirada/ - BJJ near Pico Rivera, CA: https://www.graciebarrawhittier.com/bjj-pico-rivera/ ## Affiliation Gracie Barra Whittier is an officially certified Gracie Barra school, part of the Gracie Barra global network (https://graciebarra.com) founded by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. in 1986.