Testimonials

My name is Kevin Pimentel and I started training in about July or August of 2010 at Gracie Barra Chino with my cousins Max and Gavin. It was Max that first got me into the sport. I came into it with just the smallest idea as to what it was and after these past 9 months or so I've come to enjoy it like no other. Jiu Jitsu has had an impact on many parts of my life. I’ve learned so much about my self and it’s been a huge confidence boost. Other than the mental aspect, it has had a monumental effect on me physically. I came into it weighing in at 256 pounds (I checked before I came in the first day) and am now weighing 185! I feel better, healthier, and stronger. Training here has literally changed my life in nothing but good ways. I’d recommend it to any one looking to improve themselves or to someone just looking to have a more entertaining workout than running and lifting weights.

Montalvo Family from Gracie Barra Yorba Linda

The Gracie Barra saying, “Organized like team fighting like a family,” accurately describes us. My son and I both started training at Gracie Barra in May of 2008. What started out as a simple mother and son activity quickly turned into a complete family affair. My husband and I both feel it important to keep our kids active and loved it when they showed the interest in martial arts. Although our girls have been in Tae Kwon Do, Gracie Barra has more than convinced us that this is the martial art we would love for them to know along with ourselves. Jiu-Jitsu has given us more self confidence and has improved our health. We started at Yorba Linda and also train in Irvine, and everyone no matter where we go have always been very helpful, patient and caring. We always feel welcomed to come, unlike other places, which is very important. We would like to thank all the Gracie Barra instructors and staff for always making us feel like a family from day one, but for also giving our family something we all can do together and enjoy doing that not only has brought us closer as a family but also will help us in everyday life.