Gracie Barra Kirkland

I’ve been training at Gracie Barra Kirkland for a little over 3 months and it’s already been one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The enthusiasm and positivity brought by Professor Cindy, Coach Dave, and everyone on the team is remarkable. They have created a positive learning environment unlike any I have ever experienced in Martial Arts; you genuinely feel that everyone is happy to have you there. The physical fitness and self defense aspects have also been amazing, I’ve been able to watch my skills grow over the past few months, which I fully attribute to Professor Cindy and Coach Dave’s attention to detail, and patience with new students, as well as help from other students. I’ve never been a part of something where everyone on the team is so helpful, even the higher ranking belts are very patient and give helpful advice whenever possible.
I have also observed Professor Cindy leading the kids classes and her patience there is second to none. The children all seem to have a blast and Cindy is able to teach them discipline and respect in a healthy environment. I can’t recommend Kirkland Gracie Barra BJJ enough to anyone looking to join a great Martial Arts school, increase their physical fitness, learn self defense, and meet new friends.

I’ve been training since 2011 and I switched over to Gracie Barra in Kirkland. Since this school opened my training and skill level have increased because of Professor Cindy Hales and the team mates that I’ve gained. Gracie Barra in Kirkland, teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at its highest level, the Professor Cindy Hales is a 2^nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Cindy has had a successful MMA career as well. Gracie Barra in Kirkland also has one of the top level kids teams in the state of Washington. If you’ve never done Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as an adult or you have a child your thinking of putting in this program, you have to try this school.

This is one of the best places to go to study BJJ. Not only are you training under Black Belt Cindy Hales, but you have Coach Dave as well (former Marine and UW graduate). Don’t let their experience scare you off, they are both extremely approachable and will help you with anything that contributes to your growth as an athlete as well as an individual. I have learned so much from being a part of this gym and will (and have in the past) recommend this gym to anyone.

Great place to train. Prof. Cindy and Coach Dave run a well organized and maintained facility. The other professors and coaches whom regularly visit and a students practicing make the dojo a place to continue your BJJ lifestyle if you live in the area and a place to visit if your passing thru. The dojo has locker rooms and restrooms but the most important thing, a shower, for when you need to go somewhere after a good work out. Stop by and get your «roll» on.