Gracie Barra Playa del Carmen — Local services in Playa del Carmen

I was on a short vacation down here last may and decided to train while I was in town. I called the academy and they welcomed me to join their class. There are no egos here and everyone worked hard. Professor Alvarez and the other instructor (a guy originally from philly) were excellent. I highly recommend training here and I hope to come back whenever I’m in town. Great academy, humble instructors and...

Visited from Tampa Florida. Let me just say WOW. These guys were amazing, truly made you feel at home. I have a home Gracie barra gym in America and if you are visiting you have to come here. The instructor was amazing and broke it down in English as well. Rolls were great and everyone was inviting....

Gracie Barra Playa del Carmen is basically a ninja academy for kids. My 9-year-old joined and now tries to armbar me if I say bedtime too early. They start grappling right away—no boring lectures, just straight into the action. The coaches are amazing, super supportive, and speak both kid and adult fluently. His confidence is up, his focus is better, and I now tap out during hugs. Highly recommend… but beware, they come home dangerous (in a good way).

Gracie Barra Playa del Carmen es básicamente una academia ninja para niños. Mi hijo de 9 años se inscribió y ahora intenta hacerme una llave si digo que es hora de dormir. Empiezan a luchar desde el primer día—nada de aburridos discursos. Los entrenadores son increíbles, muy atentos y mágicamente entienden tanto a niños como adultos. Su confianza ha mejorado, su enfoque también, y ahora me rindo durante los abrazos. Súper recomendado… pero ojo, regresan peligrosos (¡de...