All Levels
The main adult class. Survive, escape, control — taught from the ground up, every week. First-timers train beside blue belts and nobody gets left behind. Gi provided for your trial.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — The Gentle Art
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bahrain
Belong·Learn·Grow
Jiu-jitsu taught the way it should be taught — technique over strength, family over ego. Kids, ladies and adults train here. Your first class costs nothing but an hour.
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Building 3045 · Road 5767 · Block 557
The academy
We don't only teach Jiu-Jitsu.
We build people.
Jiu-jitsu rests on one radical idea: that a smaller, weaker person can defend against a bigger, stronger one — with leverage, timing and calm instead of force. It works, and anyone can learn it.
Our job is to teach it properly: a safe mat, serious coaching, and a room where beginners are protected, not preyed on. You will get fit here. But that's a side effect.
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Class is always free
The long game
A black belt takes about a decade. That is not a bug — it is the entire point. Jiu-jitsu is the rare place left where nothing can be bought, rushed or faked.
The programs
Four doors.
One mat.
Cubs & Juniors
Bully-proof confidence. We teach children to prevent the fight — and to end it safely if they can't. Discipline, respect, play.
Ladies Only
Practical self-defense in a protected, welcoming space, led by a female coach. Strength and certainty you keep for life.
Advanced
Deeper water. Hard rounds, sharper detail, and the game-planning that turns technique into instinct.
What people say
117 reviews.
Not one below five stars.
"I just started BJJ at 44 years old, and I feel amazing. The coaches and staff create a welcoming environment that makes training enjoyable. I highly recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu to anyone who wants to start training but feels they don't have enough time or think it's too late to begin the sport."
Hasan A.Google review
"One of the most welcoming gyms I've ever been to. Coach Mo is extremely knowledgeable and his class is the perfect mix of drilling to sparring. Coach Alaa is a dream, she's extremely knowledgeable, technical and her class is a blast!!"
Lina E.Google review
"I was very hesitant… she asked me to try it once and that was all it took to get me hooked! She's very patient with us, always guides us, checks in on us and not only that, built a community of amazing women!"
Reem A.Google review
"Gracie has been wonderful for my son in both mental and physical growth. The instructors are great with the kids and take time to foster self confidence and a personal sense of achievement within each lesson!"
Jennifer S.Google review · parent
"It has helped me not just physically, but mentally as well. In the year that I have been here, I have become calmer in training, more mature as a person, and mentally and physically fitter."
Suhaib R.Google review
"One of the best on the island. Certified teachers who know the right way to lead the children through games and exercises. The premises are clean and vibrant. The staff and trainers are delightful."
Jebby R.Google review · parent
"The best jiu-jitsu community on the island!"
Seyma S.Google review
The teachers
Learn from people
who live it.
Every class is taught by ranked, practicing instructors — on the mat daily, not behind a desk.
Head coachBlack belt
Mo Ashoor
Head BJJ Coach · Black Belt
CoachBlack belt
Jassim Al Aamer
BJJ Coach · Black Belt
CoachBrown belt
Yunes Mohamedi
BJJ Coach · Brown Belt
CoachPurple belt
Alaa Salah
Coach · Purple Belt
The floor
Where it happens.
The main mat3rd floor
All-levels rollingevery evening
Juniors on the matages 8–13
The bag wallconditioning corner
The week
Find your class.
Tap a program to see only its classes
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
10:00
11:00
11:00
Juniors 8–13Gi
11:00
12:00
12:00
Ladies OnlyGi
12:00
13:00
13:00
All LevelsNoGi
16:00
17:00
17:00
Cubs 5–7Gi
Cubs 5–7Gi
Cubs 5–7Gi
Cubs 5–7Gi
17:00
18:00
18:00
Juniors 8–13Gi
Advanced KidsInvite only
Juniors 8–13Gi
Advanced KidsInvite only
Juniors 8–13NoGi
18:00
19:00
19:00
AdvancedGi
All LevelsGi
AdvancedNoGi
All LevelsGi
All LevelsNoGi
19:00
20:00
20:00
All LevelsNoGi
Ladies OnlyGi
All LevelsGi
Ladies OnlyGi
Sunday
Cubs 5–7 Gi16:00
Juniors 8–13 Gi17:00
Advanced Gi18:00
All Levels NoGi19:00
Monday
Cubs 5–7 Gi16:00
Advanced Kids Invite17:00
All Levels Gi18:00
Ladies Only Gi19:00
Tuesday
Cubs 5–7 Gi16:00
Juniors 8–13 Gi17:00
Advanced NoGi18:00
All Levels Gi19:00
Wednesday
Cubs 5–7 Gi16:00
Advanced Kids Invite17:00
All Levels Gi18:00
Ladies Only Gi19:00
Thursday
Juniors 8–13 NoGi17:00
All Levels NoGi18:00
Saturday
Juniors 8–13 Gi10:00
Ladies Only Gi11:00
All Levels NoGi12:00
Friday
Closed — rest & recover
Friday closed · Advanced Kids is invite only · confirm holiday weeks on WhatsApp
The investment
Honest pricing.
No locked doors.
Adults
Unlimited classes
1 monthBD 65
3 monthsBD 175BD 58.3 / mo
6 monthsBD 300BD 50 / mo
12 monthsBest valueBD 540BD 45 / mo
Kids & Ladies Only
Unlimited classes
1 monthBD 55
3 monthsBD 150BD 50 / mo
6 monthsBD 260BD 43.3 / mo
12 monthsBest valueBD 450BD 37.5 / mo
Teens & young adults (13–22) train on Kids & Ladies rates
All prices are inclusive of VAT — first class always free
Private training — one mat, one coach, your pace.
Personalised coaching for specific techniques, faster progress, or complete privacy. Available for kids, adults and ladies, at your level.
Common questions
Ask anything.
Straight answers.
Where is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bahrain?
On the 3rd floor of Building 3045, Road 5767, Block 557, Budaiya, Bahrain. Message us on WhatsApp at +973 3345 3244 and we’ll send you a map pin.
Is the first class really free?
Yes. No contract and no card — just your name and a time. A gi is provided for your trial, so wear anything comfortable.
What ages do you teach?
Everyone from 5 to 60 trains here. Cubs are 5–7, Juniors are 8–13, and adults train in All Levels or Advanced. Teens and young adults (13–22) train on the Kids & Ladies rate.
Is there a ladies-only class?
Yes — a women-only class led by a female coach, on Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 and Saturday at 11:00. All levels welcome.
When are classes?
Sunday to Wednesday 16:00–20:00, Thursday 17:00–19:00 and Saturday 10:00–13:00. Kids train first on weekday afternoons (Cubs 16:00 Sun–Wed, Juniors 17:00 Sun/Tue/Thu) and adults from 18:00. Closed on Friday.
How much does membership cost?
Adults: BD 65 a month, or BD 540 for 12 months (BD 45 a month). Kids and Ladies Only: BD 55 a month, or BD 450 for 12 months (BD 37.5 a month). Unlimited classes, VAT included. Private training is also available.
Do I need experience, or my own gi?
No. Total beginners are the norm here. A gi is provided for your trial, and both Gi and NoGi classes run every week.
Who are the coaches?
Head coach Mo Ashoor (black belt), with Jassim Al Aamer (black belt), Yunes Mohamedi (brown belt) and Alaa Salah (purple belt). The academy is affiliated with the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association.
How do I book?
Use the form on this page or WhatsApp +973 3345 3244 — we’ll confirm a time for your free class.
Begin
Your first class
is free.
Come watch, or come train — either way, you'll know within an hour whether this is your place.
- No contract, no card. Just your name and a time.
- A gi is provided for your trial. Wear anything comfortable.
- Total beginners are the norm, not the exception. You will be looked after.
Find us
Come see the mat.
- Academy
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bahrain
- Address
- 3rd Floor, Building 3045, Road 5767, Block 557, Budaiya
- +973 3345 3244
- Call
- +973 3345 3244
- Affiliation
- Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association
- @graciebahrain
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