Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Barrie | Martial arts & Fitness - Barrie, Ontario

Curtis Yarde

I’ve been training at the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Barrie for close to 2 years, and it has been an incredible experience! Professor Lewis is highly knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping each student improve, whether they're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.

As a blue belt, I’ve been impressed with the structured curriculum and how it continues to challenge me while building on foundational skills. The environment here is supportive and friendly, with teammates who push you to grow but are always respectful and encouraging.

The gym fosters a true sense of community, making it a place I look forward to coming to every week. If you’re thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a new gym to call home, I can’t recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu Barrie enough! Try one class and you'll be hooked!

Aura Arias

The owners, the coaches, the members are elite in every way. If you want to feel welcomed, supported, respected and to have fun while you learn an art that will literally shape and help define your confidence, this is the place to do it! I could not praise this gym any more to everyone that is interested in joining. You will not regret it!

Julie Desbiens

The difference in my son since starting Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Barrie with Mr Louis has been incredible. He’s on such a good path since joining over a year and a half ago. He learns so much in each class he attends, his school, his personal life have all flourished since joining. He has so much fun in each class. I highly, highly recommend this school. Check it out!

Andre Mohammed

We just love Gracie Jiu Jitsu Barrie! Since my sons enrolment, it has been an all round positive experience! He’s more confident, focused and he absolutely loves going to Jiu Jitsu class. Mr. Lewis, Ms. Sandy and the rest of the team are always professional and friendly and are always happy to help. Highly recommended!!!

Jonathan Nightingale (jnight99)

I've been a member of Lewis/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Barrie for about 7 years now and have my children enrolled there as well. It is an excellent jiu-jitsu school for all ages, with fantastic facilities and a great location for us in South Barrie. This is a great outlet for fun, exercise, and learning self-defense. They also offer zoom classes, which are great when you are rushed or the weather is less than ideal! Trevor and Sandy are wonderful people and we appreciate them in our community.

Heather wood

Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Sandy have made our children feel welcomed from day one. Not only are the children learning a skill that is keeping them fit and giving them confidence, but Mr. Lewis incorporates life lessons into his classes. Our kids leave every class wanting to go back inside for another.

Ian D.S.

I had been wanting to try jiu jitsu for awhile and finally decided to start checking out some places. I had read that many people get frustrated at the start because they are constantly losing until they begin developing their own skill sets. This was actually not my concern, I fully accepted this was a necessary part of the process, however I knew the key for me was finding a school that had cultivated a training atmosphere that encouraged growth and camaraderie while not tolerating 'meat head' behaviours that put people at risk of injury, especially white belts just starting out.

I knew after my first few classes I had found exactly what I was looking for. Trevor took the time to take us aside on our first class to show us the basics and introduce us to the school's general philosophy and way of doing things. He then made sure to pair us up with senior belts during lessons who could further guide us and continued to do this until we were comfortable enough to navigate this process ourselves.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the school so far, I've personally always found great people through sports and this has been no exception!

Stacey Shaw

I am an aggressive 48 year old woman and can be hard to deal with. Professor handles me with ease. Mr. Lewis and his well-trained higher belts teach us with the perfect balance of discipline, motivation and positive encouragement. All egos are checked at the door. I have made new friendship bonds here that will last me for the rest of my life. There is no where else I'd rather be.

Professor offers you a free trial. I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and try his class today. You have nothing to lose, everything to gain, and you won’t be sorry.