Welcome to the vibrant world of martial arts in Santa Barbara! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a complete beginner, several academies offer high-quality training in disciplines like Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), boxing, and kickboxing. These programs cater to both kids and adults, providing a comprehensive approach to self-defense, fitness, and personal development.
Gracie Barra Santa Barbara
Gracie Barra Santa Barbara is well known in the local Martial Arts community for its commitment to teaching high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults. When you join the Gracie Barra community, you're not just signing up for Martial Arts classes. You're also joining a family of like-minded individuals who are committed to improving themselves and their community.
If it's your first time at Gracie Barra, you can take advantage of a FREE lesson to all new students. This is a great way to get acquainted with our instructors and ask any questions you may have about our programs. We invite you to come and check out our facility, meet our instructors and try a free class. We are confident that you will find Gracie Barra to be the best Martial Arts school in town!
What Gracie Barra Offers
Gracie Barra provides a clear picture of the services they offer to help you become the best version of yourself.
Kids Program
Our kids programs start as young as 4 years old! This program has a focus on: Respect, Self-Control, Self-Discipline, Focus as well as making new friends in a safe, fun & structured learning environment! We have a complete curriculum with character development & self-defense skills that are taught on an age-appropriate level for your child.
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Adults Program
Our Adult Programs are all structured with the beginner in mind! We all start as a beginner and build on our fundamentals to become a champion. Our structured approach has many benefits such as: stress relief, getting stronger, building confidence, and learning a new skill! Muay Thai is known for being a very direct form of self-defense as well.
Private Lessons
Looking to expand on your training while training with us or to supplement your training regime outside of our academy? Look no further!
Paragon Santa Barbara: A Premier Martial Arts Academy
Santa Barbara’s #1 Martial Arts Academy is changing the martial arts world. At Paragon, we believe in a gym culture for all. Get an amazing workout while also learning self defense.
Located in a large industrial space with multiple workout arenas and a boxing ring. The Academy has bouncy floor mats with loads of punching bags, as well as a workout room with weights.
Our Santa Barbara gym even has a competition size elevated boxing ring.
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We offer BJJ at all levels. From expert to beginner, come train with the best. We offer everything you need including high-level wrestling to become a well rounded mixed martial artist.
Daily kickboxing, boxing and jiu-jitsu classes available each day to fit into your schedule. Morning, noon and nights! Flexible Schedule to fit in your regime.
Our kids program is based in Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed with the essentials of striking. We’ll help them build confidence and learn a valuable new skill.
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Rocksteady Boxing
Our non-contact boxing program directly addresses symptoms of Parkinson’s such as balance, instability, rigidity, tremors, “shuffling” and even depression. Our skilled trainers continuously change the routine, which activates mental focus and pushes the participant past limited motion to re-establish connections in the brain which lead to smoother and more fluid movement.
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| Academy | Programs Offered | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Gracie Barra Santa Barbara | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Kids & Adults), Private Lessons | Self-defense, character development, fitness |
| Paragon Santa Barbara | BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, Wrestling | Mixed martial arts, self-defense, fitness |
| Rocksteady Boxing | Non-contact Boxing | Parkinson's symptom management |