Gracie Barra Port Coquitlam

Whether you’re looking to get fit, learn self-defence, build confidence, or simply find a community you can grow with, Gracie Barra is for you!

Jiu-Jitsu is more than what happens on the mat. It’s about challenging yourself, learning something new, and becoming part of a community that supports your journey.

🥋 Ready to experience it for yourself?

Book your FREE Jiu-Jitsu trial class at our Port Coquitlam location!

Come train with us and see what Gracie Barra is all about.

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The school day ends. Your workday doesn’t. We’ve got them covered.

When the school bell rings, your child still has hours ahead of them. And if you’re still at work, figuring out who will pick them up and where they’ll go can be a challenge.

That’s why our After-School Program is designed to make life easier for busy families.

We pick them up from school and bring them to Jiu-Jitsu so you can focus on your workday knowing they’re in a safe, active and positive environment.

Instead of spending those extra hours at home or on a screen, your child gets to move, make friends, build confidence and learn Jiu-Jitsu as part of a supportive community.

School pickup included. Peace of mind for parents. A great afternoon for your child.

Limited spots available. Save your child’s spot today!

These reviews aren’t just about Jiu-Jitsu.

They’re about confidence that grows, discipline that carries into everyday life, and people discovering what they’re capable of.

Behind every review is a real person who decided to take that first step and a first class that started something bigger.

Your story could be next.

🥋 Book your FREE TRIAL and experience the difference for yourself.

👉 Click the link in our bio to get started.

AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP, REIMAGINED. 🚐🥋

The final school bell doesn’t have to mean more screen time or the stress of coordinating pickups.

Our After School Pickup Program gives your child a safe transition from school to the mats, where they spend their afternoon learning, moving, making friends, and building confidence.

Here’s what their afternoon looks like:
✅ Safe pickup from school
✅ Healthy snack & time to unwind
✅ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class with experienced instructors
✅ Positive friendships in a structured environment
✅ Skills that extend far beyond the mats

While they’re developing discipline, focus, resilience, and self-confidence, you can finish your workday knowing they’re safe, active, and in great hands.

Give your child an afternoon they’ll look forward to every day.

📩 Message us today to learn if your child’s school is part of our pickup route and reserve a spot before the program fills up.

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Everyone who trains Jiu-Jitsu has a story like this. 🥋

You walked in thinking strength was enough.
Then you learned how to breathe under pressure, how to stay calm when things got uncomfortable, and how to keep showing up after the days that made you want to quit.

Somewhere along the way, Jiu-Jitsu stopped being just something you trained.

It became part of who you are.

Keep showing up. The transformation is happening, even when you can’t see it yet. 🔺

Every journey starts with a single step onto the mats and mine has been filled with challenges, growth, unforgettable lessons, and incredible people along the way.

From my first class at 14 years old to leading adult and women-only classes, coaching kids, and hosting self-defense seminars, every belt has represented more than technical progress. It has been a reminder that consistency, resilience, and community are what truly shape us.

Jiu-Jitsu has taught me that confidence is earned, growth is never linear, and the greatest reward isn’t the belt around your waist, it’s the impact you can have on the people around you.

To every coach, teammate, student, and family member who has been part of this journey: thank you. And if you’re just getting started, remember that every black belt was once a beginner who chose not to quit.

See you on the mats. 🥋

Every new chapter begins with a first step. Whether you’re looking for fitness, confidence, self-defense, or a supportive community, there’s a place for you on our mats.

Greatness isn’t built in a single training session.

It’s built in the quiet decisions you make every day, showing up, staying disciplined, and refusing to quit.

At Gracie Barra, Jiu-Jitsu is more than learning techniques. It’s about building confidence, strengthening your body, sharpening your mind, and developing the character to overcome challenges both on and off the mat.

Every class is another step toward becoming stronger than you were yesterday.

Start where you are. Stay consistent. Trust the process.

One step. One belt. One journey. Great achievements are built through consistency, discipline, and the willingness to keep moving forward, one day at a time.

Success in Jiu-Jitsu isn’t about defeating others.

It’s about overcoming excuses, doubt, fear, and inconsistency.

The athlete who keeps showing up—even on the hard days—is the one who grows.

Master yourself, and everything else becomes easier.