Gracie Barra
Team Accomplishments
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Notable Athletes
Instructors
At schools on Gracie Barra’s official school list.
Aaron Grant
Coach · Gracie Barra Kitsilano
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Aaron Grant is a MMA Coach at Gracie Barra Kitsilano in Vancouver, British Columbia. Verified from official coaching records.
Aaron Miller
Brown Belt · Gracie Barra Caloundra
Abdullatif Alhanif
Gracie Barra Kuwait city
Abdyel Aguilar
Purple Belt · Gracie Barra North Indio
Professor Abel Correa
Black Belt · Gracie Barra Renton
Abel Correa is an instructor at Gracie Barra Marysville.
Coach Abraham Benmoha
Brown Belt · Gracie Barra Jacksonville
Adam Bello
Gracie Barra Champaign
Adam Bello is listed as a contact for Champaign.
Adam Rapoport
Coach · Gracie Barra Kitsilano
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Adam Rapoport is a MMA Coach at Gracie Barra Kitsilano in Vancouver, British Columbia. Verified from official coaching records.
Adam Sumner
Gracie Barra Castle Rock
Adam Sumner is listed as a contact for Gracie Barra Castle Rock.
Adhan Maldonado
Gracie Barra Devesas
Adinã Felipe de Castro Alves
Gracie Barra São João - PR
Adjal Manoel Da Silva
Gracie Barra Jardim do Méier
Member Gyms (970)
US gyms are listed first, led by schools on Gracie Barra’s official school list.
GB Drip
Dripping Springs, TX
GB Drip in Dripping Springs, TX offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi classes.
GB North Port
North Port, FL
GB North Port is an official Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 2807 Sycamore Street in North Port, Florida. Following the Gracie Barra curriculum framework, the school organizes instruction into tiered progressions for children, teens, and adults. Youth practitioners train in Gracie Barra Kids (GBK), which focuses on self-defense, takedowns, and ground techniques in age-appropriate classes. Adult newcomers start in the GB1 Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals course to learn self-defense, core techniques, and the philosophy of Gracie Barra before advancing to GB2 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu after earning at least three stripes on their white belt, which adds advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training, and live sessions. Blue belts and higher ranks can enter the GB3 Expert Jiu-Jitsu program, while women also have access to the GBF Jiu-Jitsu for Women track and individual Private Classes. School hours at the Sycamore Street location run Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
GB Odessa
Odessa, TX
Located at 943 N Grandview Ave in Odessa, Texas, GB Odessa (Gracie Barra Odessa) teaches the structured Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum for students from kids to adults. The school's site says its instructors are Gracie Barra Certified, and that private classes offer one-on-one training tailored to a student's goals. Class divisions progress from Gracie Barra Kids (GBK) through Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (GB1 for beginners, with structured training in self-defense, core techniques, and the philosophy of Gracie Barra), Advanced Jiu-Jitsu (GB2, with advanced techniques, No-Gi training, and live sessions for white belts with at least three stripes and above), Expert Jiu-Jitsu (GB3 for blue belts and higher), Jiu-Jitsu for Women (GBF), and Private Classes.
GB Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
GB Tallahassee is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Tallahassee, FL, USA.
Gracie Bara
Columbus, GA
Gracie Bara in Columbus, GA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gracie Barra
Katy, TX
Gracie Barra Katy is located at 21734 Provincial Boulevard, Building 200-230, in Katy, TX 77450. Founded in October 2006 as a Gracie Barra school, the academy has Head BJJ Instructor Thiago Ferreira Alves Gontijo alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Leonardo Lemos and Head Kickboxing Instructor Will Morris. The school serves children, adults, families, law enforcement, military personnel, and neurodiverse or special-needs students. Core offerings include Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ideal for ages 4 to 12, with adaptive instruction available), Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Women-Only BJJ, Adult Kickboxing, Kids Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Private Training, and Yoga, with a free trial class available for newcomers.
Gracie Barra - Jiu Jitsu in Tampa
Tampa, FL
Gi and No-Gi define the training focus at Gracie Barra - Jiu Jitsu in Tampa, giving the record a clear Brazilian jiu-jitsu identity in Tampa, Florida. Gi practice centers the traditional uniform as part of the discipline, while No-Gi removes that uniform-based element and emphasizes the same broad grappling setting through a different format. For a beginner, the two labels signal exposure to contrasting expressions of jiu-jitsu rather than a single uniform-only approach. For a competitor, they indicate that the gym is categorized around both Gi and No-Gi, two distinct competition contexts within the sport. Located in Tampa, FL, USA, Gracie Barra - Jiu Jitsu in Tampa is presented specifically through this dual-discipline focus, with no additional claims extending beyond the supplied record.
Gracie Barra - Magnolia
Magnolia, TX
Gracie Barra - Magnolia is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Magnolia, TX, USA.
Gracie Barra Agoura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Agoura Hills, CA
Gracie Barra Agoura operates at 5883 Kanan Rd, Suites 16 and 17, in Agoura Hills, California. The academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense training for children, teens, and adults, accommodating both recreational practitioners and tournament competitors. Instruction features Professor Jaeson Bianchi, a second-degree black belt under multi-time world champion Professor Romulo Barral, alongside Professor Zane Spruce and Coach Shariq. The teaching team brings extensive experience in competition and youth coaching, teaching the standardized Gracie Barra curriculum with attention to detail and safety. Program selections feature the GB1 Fundamentals program, GB2 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and youth classes designed for children ages four through fifteen. Training routines encompass mobility warm-ups, step-by-step technique demonstrations, situational drilling, and live grappling. Prospective students can contact the Agoura Hills facility on Kanan Rd to arrange a trial class.
Gracie Barra Ahwatukee
Phoenix, AZ
Gracie Barra Ahwatukee in Phoenix, AZ offers training in No-Gi, BJJ, and Gi.
Gracie Barra Alamo Heights
San Antonio, TX
Gracie Barra Alamo Heights is located in San Antonio, TX. The academy is affiliated with the Gracie Barra network. Instruction covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense. Program offerings include Little Champions, Women's Self-defense, Fundamentals Class. Kids classes for ages 5-6. The training schedule features morning classes and evening classes. The gym offers a free trial class for prospective students.
Gracie Barra Alamo Ranch
San Antonio, TX
Gracie Barra Alamo Ranch is located in San Antonio, TX, USA. The gym offers training in No-Gi, BJJ, and Gi.
Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Albuquerque, NM
Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located at 12251 Academy Rd NE #103 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The academy provides structured martial arts instruction across traditional Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, and youth developmental programs within the local Albuquerque community. The school follows the worldwide curriculum established under Carlos Gracie Jr., who is recognized as a 9th Degree Red and Black Belt in the Gracie Barra organization. Classes emphasize positional control, joint submissions, and defensive leverage tailored to individuals of all skill levels. The academy also offers a dedicated Anti Bullying Program designed to help children develop personal confidence and conflict avoidance tactics. Adults participate in beginner and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions alongside dedicated No-Gi classes that prioritize speed, agility, and cardiovascular conditioning. Women's self-defense techniques and positional grappling strategies are also integrated into the training schedule to build practical personal defense skills. Prospective students can book an introductory free class through the academy website to get started on the mats.
Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, HI
Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium operates at 4510 Salt Lake Blvd in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in June 2024 as an affiliated branch of the international Gracie Barra organization, the school provides structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training to practitioners across Oahu. Instruction is spearheaded by Professor Justin James, a black belt promoted in 2022 under Professor Leandro Serafim following extensive training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The coaching roster also includes brown belt coach John Lapastora, who began his grappling journey in 1998 at West Oahu Martial Arts Academy, alongside purple belt coaches Monte Lloyd and Chuck Stevens. Coaches maintain Gracie Barra Instructor Certifications and guide practitioners through systematic technique drilling, positional control, and controlled live sparring. The academy provides organized curriculum tracks tailored to diverse age brackets and experience levels. Program offerings feature the Gracie Barra Kids GBK Program for youth, the GB1 Fundamentals Program for adult beginners, the GB2 Advanced Program with no-gi sessions, the GB3 Expert Program for blue belts and above, and the GBF Program focused on jiu-jitsu for women.
Gracie Barra Andover - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-defense
Andover, MA
Gracie Barra Andover - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-defense is located at 79 N Main St in Andover, Massachusetts. As a member school of the Gracie Barra organization founded in 1986 by Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the academy follows a standardized curriculum and methodology for children, teens, women, and adults across all experience levels. Youth instruction in the Kids and Teens Jiu-Jitsu program develops coordination, discipline, teamwork, and practical self-defense, with classes taught by experienced instructors following the Gracie Barra methodology. The Adults Jiu-Jitsu program serves students ages 14 and up, teaching BJJ techniques, improving fitness, building confidence, and preparing for competition. Additional tracks include a No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu program focused on speed, agility, and grappling control without the kimono, a dedicated Women's Jiu-Jitsu program centered on strength and self-defense, Boxing and Kickboxing sessions, and one-on-one Private Classes tailored to individual technical goals and strategy.
Gracie Barra Anniston / Evolution Strength & Conditioning
Anniston, AL
Gracie Barra Anniston / Evolution Strength & Conditioning operates at 905 Noble St in Anniston, Alabama. Established in 2014, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, personal fitness training, and athletic conditioning for practitioners and families across the Anniston community. Instruction is led by gym owner Lance Hagan, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Kaliffa Oliveira who brings twenty-five years of martial arts training experience. The coaching roster also features Head Coach Daniel Paul, who earned his brown belt in September 2024, alongside kids instructor Conner Owen, an IBJJF tournament competitor with a background in scholastic wrestling. Academy coursework features distinct divisions tailored by age and development. Grappling classes include kids BJJ for ages 3 to 6, youth BJJ for ages 7 to 13, and adult BJJ for ages 14 and older. The facility also provides personal training in strength and conditioning as well as an athletic recovery room featuring a sauna and cold plunge.
Gracie Barra Anthem
Anthem, AZ
Gracie Barra Anthem provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for Anthem from its school at 4250 W Anthem Way, Suite 725, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Head Instructor Professor Nivian Hernandez, originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, earned her black belt under Professors Leonardo Oliveira, Vinicius 'Draculino' Magalhaes, and Carlos Gracie Jr., and holds titles including IBJJF Pan American Champion, USA National Champion, Brasileiro Champion, and IBJJF World and European Championship silver medalist. She teaches alongside Program Director Coach Adrian Hernandez, a brown belt and IBJJF Phoenix Open gold medalist, Black Belt Professor Cindy Geery, who earned her black belt under Michael Bruner at age 67, and Black Belt Professor Phillip Monohon, a 2026 World Masters Champion. Programs follow the Gracie Barra progression of GBK Kids, GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, GB3 Expert, GBF Women, and Private Classes. School hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 am and 4:00-7:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 am-1:30 pm and 4:00-8:30 pm, and Saturdays 8:30-11:30 am.
Gracie Barra Arcadia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Phoenix, AZ
Gi and No-Gi form the supplied training-focus mix for Gracie Barra Arcadia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The two labels place this record within Brazilian jiu-jitsu categories that differ broadly in whether a gi is part of the format. For a beginner, that contrast can clarify how clothing grips affect close-contact movement and control in Gi, while No-Gi removes that particular element. For a competitor, the focus identifies two related grappling contexts rather than a single format alone. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense appear in the name, while the exact supplied training focus is Gi and No-Gi. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this martial-arts record is defined by its stated two-format Brazilian jiu-jitsu focus.
Gracie Barra Ashburn
Ashburn, VA
Gracie Barra Ashburn is located in Ashburn, VA, USA and offers training in Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi.
Gracie Barra Asheville
Asheville, NC
Gracie Barra Asheville is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Asheville, North Carolina, that focuses on both Gi and No-Gi disciplines. The gym is part of a larger international network known for emphasizing technical excellence and a structured curriculum. Practitioners here develop their skills through rigorous training in BJJ under guided instruction that caters to all levels. Gr acie Barra Asheville offers a supportive environment ideal for practitioners looking to improve both their competitive edge and practical self-defense capabilities. Its location in Asheville provides easy access for martial artists in the region seeking comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training; The academy's commitment to authentic BJJ values ensures a consistent and immersive martial arts study
Gracie Barra Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
Gracie Barra Atascadero in Atascadero, CA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Aventura, FL
Gi and No-Gi form the stated training focus for Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense in Aventura, FL, USA. Gi identifies a jiu-jitsu discipline category associated broadly with the traditional uniform context, while No-Gi identifies the related category without that uniform context. For a beginner, the two labels signal broad exposure to distinct jiu-jitsu approaches; for a competitor, they identify both Gi and No-Gi as the applicable discipline categories without suggesting any specific format or preparation. Located in Aventura, this martial-arts record is situated in Florida within the USA. Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is thus characterized by its paired Gi and No-Gi focus, a direct description that keeps the record centered on the two supplied jiu-jitsu discipline labels.
Gracie Barra Avondale
Avondale, AZ
Gracie Barra Avondale is located at 3145 N Dysart Rd #C103 in Avondale, Arizona, and features a training mat, an on-site Pro Shop, changing rooms, and a parent waiting area. The school was opened in 2020 by Professor Michael Bruner, who began training in early 2010 under Professor Tommy Little, moved to Arizona in 2016 as a brown belt to train under Professor Flavio Almeida at Gracie Barra Scottsdale, and earned his black belt in early 2019. He coaches alongside Professor Joshua, who began training in 2017, was ranked the number one brown belt in Gracie Barra North America in 2022, and earned his black belt under Flavio Almeida in 2023, and Professor Brian, whose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began over 18 years ago and who received his black belt in 2021 from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Flavio Almeida. Classes run Monday through Sunday across Gracie Barra Kids starting at age 4, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals GB1, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu GB2 including No-Gi training, Expert Jiu-Jitsu GB3, Jiu-Jitsu for Women GBF, and Private Classes.
Gracie Barra Bastrop
Bastrop, TX
Gracie Barra Bastrop is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 696 W. Texas Hwy 71 in Bastrop, Texas. Classes follow the structured Gracie Barra curriculum across Gracie Barra Kids (GBK, teaching self-defense, takedowns, and ground techniques), Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (GB1 for beginners), Advanced Jiu-Jitsu (GB2, incorporating advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training, and live sessions for students with at least three stripes on a white belt), Expert Jiu-Jitsu (GB3, open to blue belts and above), Jiu-Jitsu for Women (GBF), and one-on-one Private Classes. The school is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with Sundays reserved for special classes and private lessons, and offers a free trial class for new students.
Gracie Barra Beaver County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Beaver, PA
Gracie Barra Beaver County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Gi and No-Gi training in Beaver, PA, USA.
Gracie Barra Bellevue
Redmond, WA
Gracie Barra Bellevue is located in Redmond, Washington, serving the local community with martial arts training. The gym operates under the well-recognized Gracie Barra banner, which is known globally for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. While specific training styles and programs at this location are not detailed, Gracie Barra's established lineage suggests a traditional focus on Brazilian Jiu-Ju The gym offers opportunities for students to engage with a familiar and respected framework within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world. Though the exact facilities and class structure are not specified, its presence in Redmond allows access for practitioners in the area seeking BJJ training. This location is part of a worldwide network that emphasizes discipline and technique in their programs.
Gracie Barra Bellevue TN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Nashville, TN
Gracie Barra Bellevue is located at 7835 Old Harding Pike in Nashville, TN, 37221. Operating hours run Monday through Thursday from 11:00am - 8:00pm, alongside Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Students and prospective practitioners can get in touch with academy staff by calling 615-942-7629. The school is led by twin brothers Professors Chris and Justin, who serve as Owners and Head Instructors of Gracie Barra Franklin and Bellevue. They began their training journey together at GB Franklin in 2012 and direct martial arts development across both regional academy locations. Training programs are organized across belt and experience tiers. Youth students train in the Gracie Barra Kids program, while adult instruction begins with the GB1 Program covering foundational principles. Students advance into the GB2 Program featuring No-Gi training and complex drills, before reaching the GB3 Program. The facility also schedules Private Classes and allows visitors to book a free class.
Gracie Barra Birmingham USA
Birmingham, AL
Gi and No-Gi are the stated martial-arts focus for Gracie Barra Birmingham USA in Birmingham, AL, USA. Gi identifies grappling with the traditional gi, while No-Gi identifies grappling without it, so the record spans the two supplied forms of that discipline. For a beginner, the pairing offers a broad way to understand the distinction between grappling with and without the gi; for a competitor, it indicates both listed formats without implying any particular preparation. Birmingham is the recorded city, with AL and USA providing the rest of the listed location. The $$ price category is a relative designation that accompanies the Gi and No-Gi focus, making Gracie Barra Birmingham USA a Birmingham record defined by those two labels and its stated category.
Gracie Barra Boca Raton Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Boca Raton, FL
Gracie Barra Boca Raton operates at 1141 S Rogers Circle, Suite 1, in Boca Raton, Florida 33487. The school functions as a Gracie Barra Certified Academy providing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense training for children and adult students. The academy curriculum organizes training across Tiny Champs, Little Champs 1, Little Champs 2, Juniors & Teens, and Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students participate in dedicated Fundamentals classes where no experience is needed, with free trial classes offered without contract or pressure. The school provides free parking on-site and schedules morning, midday, and evening class times to accommodate member schedules. Academy hours run Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 6 AM - 9 PM, along with Saturday sessions held Sat 9 AM - 1 PM.
Gracie Barra Boerne
Boerne, TX
Gracie Barra Boerne is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school located at 30875 Frontage Rd in Boerne, Texas. The air-conditioned facility includes one mat, an on-site Pro Shop, changing rooms, a dedicated kids area, a waiting area with Wi-Fi for parents and visitors, wheelchair access, and free parking. Instruction follows the Gracie Barra curriculum across Gracie Barra Kids (GBK for ages 3–6 and 7–12, teaching self-defense, takedowns, and ground techniques), Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (GB1 for teens and adults ages 13+), Advanced Jiu-Jitsu (GB2, adding advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training, and live sessions for white belts with at least three stripes), Expert Jiu-Jitsu (GB3 for blue belts and above), Jiu-Jitsu for Women (GBF Ladies Only for ages 13+), and one-on-one Private Classes. The school is open Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Friday from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with a free trial class available.
Gracie Barra Boise
Garden City, ID
MMA and No-Gi establish the stated training focus for Gracie Barra Boise in Garden City, Idaho, USA. MMA is a mixed martial-arts category, while No-Gi is a grappling-oriented category that differs from a Gi designation. For people comparing broad martial-arts pathways, these labels indicate that the record is categorized under both mixed martial arts and No-Gi. Gracie Barra Boise carries the supplied $$ price range, connecting that relative category with its Garden City location and the two listed disciplines. The name includes Boise, while the record places the listing in Garden City, Idaho, a location detail that is best read exactly as supplied. Together, the name, Garden City location, MMA and No-Gi focus, and $$ symbol provide a bounded description of this martial-arts record without implying further features, personnel, or activities.
Gracie Barra Boston
Boston, MA
Gracie Barra Boston operates at 971 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Founded over a decade ago, the martial arts academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for youth and adult practitioners. Instruction at the academy is led by Head Instructor Alexandre Costa, a 5-time World Champion holding four decades of martial arts experience. Courses are designed to build confidence, fitness, and skills across all experience levels, from beginners to advanced students. Program offerings feature the Kids Jiu-Jitsu program, Adult Jiu-Jitsu program, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu program, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu program, and Black Belt Program. Youth classes are designed for kids aged 3 and up, teaching discipline, respect, focus, and self-confidence. The school schedules classes six days a week, and prospective members can register to Claim Your Free Class.
Gracie Barra Boynton Beach - Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts
Boynton Beach, FL
Gracie Barra Boynton Beach is situated at 7460 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 101/102, in Boynton Beach, Florida 33437. The family-owned and operated martial arts center operates as a certified Gracie Barra academy providing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for local residents. Training programs cater to students starting from age 3 through adults, supported by expert black belt instruction. Course divisions include Tiny Champs, Little Champs 1, Little Champs 2, Juniors & Teens, Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and structured Fundamentals classes. The facility features free parking on-site for visiting students and family members during regular practice. Academy training hours run Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 6 AM - 9 PM, with weekend classes taking place Sat 9 AM - 1 PM to support consistent martial arts development.
Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Weymouth, MA
Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense is located at 22 Washington St in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood of Weymouth, MA. Head instructor Professor Guilherme Pereira is a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who began training in 1999 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and received his black belt in 2016 under Professor Alexander Simões at Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte, validated by Master Vinícius "Draculino" Magalhães. Professor Pereira also serves as head instructor at Gracie Barra South Shore in Scituate. The academy's class structure spans Gracie Barra Kids (GBK), Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (GB1) for beginners, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu (GB2) incorporating advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training, and live sessions for students with at least 3 stripes on a white belt and 4 months of experience, and Expert Jiu-Jitsu (GB3) for blue belts and above. Jiu-Jitsu for Women (GBF) and private classes are also offered, with morning, midday, and evening classes scheduled Monday through Saturday.
Gracie Barra Brandon - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Brandon, FL
Gi and No-Gi are the listed disciplines for Gracie Barra Brandon - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense in Brandon, Florida, USA, giving the record a two-part jiu-jitsu and grappling focus. Gi identifies the uniform-based side of jiu-jitsu, while No-Gi marks a complementary grappling context without the uniform, a distinction that helps a beginner or competitor understand the broad discipline mix without implying any specific technique, format, or progression. Together, these labels make the martial-arts orientation more defined than a general category while remaining limited to the supplied Gi and No-Gi focus. Brandon provides the precise Florida setting, and the full name preserves the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense wording supplied for the record without adding unsupplied details about how those areas are presented.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Corpus Christi, TX
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu operates at 6102 Ayers Street, Suite 108, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The academy is led by head coach Professor Leo Cantu, a fourth-degree black belt and the first Gracie Barra black belt in Corpus Christi. Professor Cantu began training in 1993, learning under Carley Gracie in San Francisco before continuing his development under Professor Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes at Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte in Brazil. The school organizes instruction through the structured Gracie Barra curriculum, supported by local instructors including third-degree black belt Jeff Hopper, Professor Robert Fonseca, and Coach Evan Moreno. Adult coursework includes GB1 Fundamentals, advanced technique sessions, and focused women's self-defense classes. The youth program teaches students ages 3 to 15, divided into Little Champions and Juniors divisions to instill discipline, focus, and practical grappling basics. Prospective students can register for a free trial class on the mats.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Escondido, CA
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides comprehensive grappling and personal defense education at 135 E Grand Ave in Escondido, California. As an established member of the international Gracie Barra academy network, the school serves practitioners throughout Escondido with structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs built for students of every age and fitness background. The curriculum utilizes the standardized Gracie Barra training structure. Children and youth participate in structured kids programs that foster active discipline, body coordination, and bully prevention awareness. Adult students begin in the GB1 Fundamentals course, mastering positional control, defensive guard work, escapes, and submissions before advancing to higher-level sparring in GB2 and GB3 classes. Training is overseen by certified Gracie Barra black belt instructors who emphasize student safety, technical precision, and mutual respect. Residents of Escondido and nearby communities can visit the East Grand Avenue dojo to tour the academy, meet the coaching staff, and book an introductory lesson.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Jupiter, FL
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense carries a Gi and No-Gi training focus in Jupiter, Florida, USA. Gi identifies the uniform-based Brazilian jiu-jitsu format, while No-Gi identifies the related format named without the uniform label, so the record encompasses both supplied grappling categories. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense appear directly in the name, making those terms part of the entry’s stated martial-arts identity without adding assumptions about its activities. Jupiter provides the city context, with Florida and the USA specifying the recorded location. The paired focus gives a newcomer a simple way to recognize two common jiu-jitsu labels, and gives a competitor-oriented reader two named formats to distinguish at a broad level. Overall, this is a Jupiter martial-arts record whose clearest supplied feature is its combined Gi and No-Gi emphasis.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Scottsdale, AZ
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense operates at 16033 N 77th St Suite B in Scottsdale, Arizona. As an official academy of the international Gracie Barra network, the school delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction and self-defense education for youth and adult practitioners across Scottsdale. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor Gavin Sonnier, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and certified instructor who serves as the head instructor at Gracie Barra Scottsdale. The teaching staff also includes certified instructor Coach Amanda. The coaching staff guides classes through foundational body positioning, guard passing strategies, defensive framing, and controlled submissions, emphasizing technical precision, safety, and mutual support on the mats. Curriculum offerings follow the structured Gracie Barra developmental structure. Youth training is anchored by the GBK Program, while adult pathways encompass the foundational GB1 Program, the advanced GB2 Program featuring No-Gi training, the high-level GB3 Program, and the GBF Program tailored for women's self-defense. Prospective students can arrange an introductory complimentary session.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Tyler
Tyler, TX
Gi and No-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu are the paired training focuses listed for Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Tyler in Tyler, Texas. The Gi label refers broadly to grappling practiced with the traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies the corresponding grappling context without it. Together, those two disciplines give a beginner a straightforward way to understand the record’s focus across the major uniform-based and non-uniform-based forms of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A competitor can likewise recognize Gi and No-Gi as distinct competitive contexts, with each named directly in the academy’s supplied training focus. The Tyler, TX, USA location anchors this martial-arts record, and the full academy name further identifies its Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense emphasis without adding claims beyond the listed information.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Caldwell
Caldwell, ID
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Caldwell provides structured martial arts instruction and self-defense education at 708 Main St, Suite 1a in Caldwell, Idaho. As an authorized member of the worldwide Gracie Barra organization, the academy delivers curriculum across fundamental, advanced, and expert levels, complete with complimentary introductory classes for prospective practitioners. Owner and head instructor Professor CJ White is a Gracie Barra black belt under Garrett Glava and Beto Fadul. White began his training at Gracie Barra Paso Robles before relocating to Idaho, having earned tournament victories at American Nationals and multiple IBJJF championships. The coaching staff also features Coach Tanya White, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt who directs technical instruction and student development across the schedule. Program options encompass GBK kids classes focused on coordination and anti-bullying fundamentals, the GB1 program for beginners, GB2 advanced classes incorporating no-gi training, GB3 expert sessions, and GBF women's jiu-jitsu classes.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio Rancho New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio Rancho New Mexico operates at 1000 Golf Course Rd Suite 109 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Established in 2010, the martial arts academy delivers structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and practical self-defense instruction for youth and adult students across the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The academy is directed by head instructor and owner Professor Roberto "Tussa" Alencar, a multiple-time IBJJF World No-Gi Champion and Pan American Champion. Professor Alencar and the coaching staff guide classes with an emphasis on leverage, mechanical control, guard passing, defensive escapes, and submission holds. Instruction balances technical precision with disciplined partner drilling, creating a safe training environment suited for both recreation and competition. The school structures its offerings into defined instructional pathways. Curriculum tracks feature adult fundamentals, advanced jiu-jitsu, and youth programs designed to cultivate discipline, focus, and athletic agility. Training sessions combine positional repetition, controlled sparring, and cardiovascular conditioning to build functional strength, mental endurance, and practical personal protection competence.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts
Corona, CA
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts provides comprehensive grappling instruction and martial arts education at 280 Teller Street in Corona, California. As an official member of the global Gracie Barra network, the academy delivers structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs designed for men, women, and children across Corona and surrounding California communities. The curriculum utilizes the standardized Gracie Barra training structure divided into age-appropriate and skill-specific tracks. Youth students train in the GB Kids program, learning motor coordination, listening discipline, and anti-bullying self-defense in an organized environment. Adults begin in the GB1 Fundamentals course, mastering essential positional escapes, joint locks, and ground control before advancing to advanced techniques and live drilling in the GB2 and GB3 programs. Instruction is conducted by certified Gracie Barra black belts and coaches dedicated to student safety, technical precision, and personal development. Families and prospective practitioners in Corona can visit the Teller Street facility to tour the mat space, meet the instructors, and schedule an introductory class.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Santa Ana California
Santa Ana, CA
Gracie Barra Santa Ana operates at 2201 N Tustin Ave in Santa Ana, California. As a certified branch of the global Gracie Barra network, the academy delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, personal safety education, and physical conditioning for youth and adult practitioners across Santa Ana. Programs encompass kids jiu-jitsu, fundamentals, women's self-defense, and advanced grappling. The school features certified Gracie Barra instructors who follow the structured GB curriculum developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Coaches prioritize student safety, clean technique, mutual respect, and disciplined progression, ensuring that newcomers can begin training in a supportive and controlled environment. Classes teach foundational ground control, positional escapes, takedowns, and joint submissions designed to neutralize larger opponents through leverage and technique. Dedicated youth classes provide anti-bullying strategies and life skills, while women's sessions emphasize situational awareness and practical defensive responses. Prospective students can contact the Santa Ana school to book a complimentary first class.
Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Brentwood, TN
Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense operates at 330 Franklin Rd Suite 402 E in Brentwood, Tennessee. As an authorized school of the international Gracie Barra association, the academy delivers structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and practical self-defense education for practitioners across Brentwood and surrounding communities. Instruction is conducted by certified Gracie Barra instructors including co-owner and purple belt Natalie Cooley alongside instructor Russell Tyree. The coaching team maintains teaching standards established across the association, leading classes through sequenced curriculums focusing on positional control, tactical escapes, guard transitions, and submission locks. Coaches emphasize leverage and mechanical efficiency over raw power, creating a supportive and safe learning environment. The academy organizes its curriculum into defined developmental programs. Offerings include the Gracie Barra Kids GBK Program for youth, the GB1 Fundamentals Program for adult novices, the GB2 Advanced Program with no-gi grappling and live training, the GB3 Expert Program, and the GBF Program focused on jiu-jitsu for women. Training develops cardiovascular conditioning, mental fortitude, and functional personal protection proficiency.
Gracie Barra Bryan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
Bryan, TX
Gracie Barra Bryan operates at 3123 Wildflower Dr Ste A-1 in Bryan, Texas. The training academy delivers Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaching and kickboxing instruction for youth and adult practitioners across Bryan. The instructional roster features Amanda Sakaya, Owner/Head Instructor, and Daniel Stelzreide, Owner/Assistant Head-Instructor. Striking classes are led by Justin Escobar, Head Kickboxing Coach. The school also provides private training in 30 or 60 minutes sessions for individualized technique coaching. Youth curriculum options include Tiny Champs (Ages 3-4), Little Champs 1 (Ages 5-6), Little Champs 2 (Ages 7-9), Juniors (Ages 10-14), and Kickboxing (Ages 7-14). Adult training schedules feature Adult Class (Ages 15+), Ladies Class, and Kickboxing (Adults & Kids 7+). First-time visitors can begin by requesting a free trial class.
Gracie Barra Buckeye
Buckeye, AZ
Gracie Barra Buckeye is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 860 S Watson Road, Suite 104, in Buckeye, Arizona. Opened in 2021 and honoring Professor Mel on its instructor page, the school is part of the Gracie Barra network. Head Professor Brian, a 1st-degree black belt who began training in Las Vegas under Mica Cipili and Walter 'Cascao' Vital and received his black belt from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Flavio Almeida in 2021 in Sedona, has led Gracie Barra Buckeye since June 2023. The coaching team also includes Professor Mel's son Coach Mikey, a brown belt, Purple Belt Coaches Euan and Mia, Blue Belt Coach Joshua, and Program Director Bern. Classes cover GBK Kids, GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, GB3 Expert, GBF Women, and Private Classes. The facility provides 1 mat, an on-site Pro Shop, air conditioning, changing rooms, cubbies, and a waiting area, with sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings.
Gracie Barra Buda
Buda, TX
Gracie Barra Buda is located at 2610 Main Street, Suite 100 in Buda, Texas. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for children and adults across Buda. Training takes place on 1200 + square feet of Zebra mats, complemented by a 500 sq ft Mezzanine area. Youth classes feature GBK Tiny Champs (3-4yr old), GBK Little Champs 1 (5-6 YRS), GBK Little Champs 2 (7-10 YRS), GBK JRS & TEENS, and GBK Home Schoolers daytime sessions. General youth group training is also offered through scheduled GBK All Levels sessions. Adult instruction includes GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, GB2 - No Gi, and BJJ All Levels (Adults), alongside Sunday morning open mat sessions. Additional academy tracks include a Women's Program and a Competition Class. New participants can schedule an introductory session through the academy's free class offer.
Gracie Barra Burleson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Burleson, TX
Gracie Barra Burleson operates at 201 Northeast Wilshire Boulevard in Burleson, Texas. The training academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense instruction for families and adult practitioners across Burleson. Prospective students can contact the facility directly by calling (817) 720-5577. Course tracks include Kid's fun classes (ages 3-15), Adults Fundamentals for beginners, and Advanced techniques for continuing martial artists. The academy also conducts specialized Women's self-defense training. Mat sessions on the weekly schedule are organized into KIDS CLASS and ADULTS CLASS sessions led by coaches including Professor Buddy. The academy provides training programs for military service members. Veterans who served in combat zones with an honorable discharge (DD214) and an 80% VA disability rating receive an eligible Free Membership, alongside a 20% membership discount for other service members. Prospective students can explore the program with a complimentary trial class.
Gracie Barra Burton
Burton, MI
Gracie Barra Burton is located at 4168 Saginaw Street in Burton, Michigan, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and calisthenics training for children and adults. Head Instructor Professor Jim Burchfield leads classes across Kids BJJ, Adult BJJ covering both Fundamentals and Advanced sweeps and submissions, Women's Only BJJ, Kid's Muay Thai, Adult Muay Thai, and Calisthenics Beginner sessions. The schedule page lists Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu and Women only Jiu-Jitsu from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu from 8:00pm to 9:00pm, Adult BJJ All Levels from 9:30am to 11:00am, Kids BJJ from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and 11:00am to 12:00pm, Kids Muay-Thai, Muay-Thai from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, a Muay-Thai Open mat from 11:00am to 12:00pm, and Calisthenics Beginner.
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