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Gracie Barra Ottawa
Ottawa's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy for champions and beginners alike.
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Ottawa's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy for champions and beginners alike.
Gracie Barra Ottawa is a top-tier martial arts academy offering expert Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a supportive, community-focused environment. Led by experienced owners Nick and Mark, the gym provides high-quality training for all levels, from professional athletes to casual enthusiasts. With programs including women-only classes and competitive training, it fosters self-improvement, confidence, and fitness in a spacious, fully-equipped facility. The welcoming culture and dedicated coaching staff make it an ideal place for anyone in Ottawa to start or advance their martial arts journey.
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Expert-led training sessions for all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors, focusing on technique, self-defense, and fitness.
Specialized classes designed to build confidence and skills in a supportive environment tailored for women.
Advanced coaching for professional and amateur athletes preparing for tournaments, with elite-level instruction.
Inclusive training options at our Orleans location, perfect for families and casual enthusiasts.
One-on-one sessions with experienced instructors for personalized skill development and career guidance.
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Overall rating
Lucas Schubert
A great gym run by great people. Nick and Mark are salt of the earth kind of guys. Both life long martial artists and genuinely good guys with a passion for sharing their knowledge, spreading martial arts to the masses and making the world a better place. The staff they have brought in are top shelf. All are very personable and likeable in addition to offering expert level instruction. This gym is a welcoming community of positivity with everyone working together towards self improvement through martial arts. I can’t endorse it highly enough.
Adrianne Usher-Jones
I started my Jiu-Jitsu journey at Gracie Barra and 5 years later I haven't looked back! The owners and coaching staff are amazing, the culture and team is supportive, fun and safe. I began in the womens only program and so happy that it is still up and running! I recommend this gym to all my friends and several have joined over the years.
Akash Sinha
love training here. get to work with elite champion competitive fighters as well as amateur fitness enthusiasts. everyone is down to help each other get better. every coach is experienced and provides quality instruction
Jessica Lefebvre
I'm a 45 female woman been training BJJ for about 8 months and I've completely fallen in love with this martial art the sense says the teacher's the coaches the community is fantastic it's such a great place to go to after work and as a hobby I'll be I highly recommended for anyone who's looking for something that's completely out of the box and especially for women who are looking to try something new to build self-confidence and to get in shape
Hunter Lotus
I'd like to personally thank Mark Holst for taking the time out of his busy schedule to meet with me to discuss endeavouring a fighting career. He's a kind gentleman with an open mind and is very transparent. Mark gave me great advice and suggested different approaches towards pursuing this journey. He's one of the most accomplished fighters/trainers out of the NCR. This location is fully equipped and very spacious, multiple changing rooms with available showers. You will find only the best martial artists training here. They have comp classes for professional athletes as well as various programs for casuals. Convenient location for Ottawa, they have a second location in Orleans run by a gentleman by the name of Pat. Also a good location (more family oriented). Looking forward to this chapter. Always train hard and be kind to others.
