Gracie Barra is a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu instructors, students and athletes. Our organization is built by over 700 schools in six continents.
Our Method
At Gracie Barra America we strive to help students get the most out of their training. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the Jiu-Jitsu or the “Gentle Art”.
Why Gracie Barra
The folks at GB make our school what it is, and you too will soon be one of us. You’ll be impressed by how committed each and every team member is to your learning.
Carlos Gracie Jr.
My life is dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu. My goal was simply to build a brotherhood to lead the expansion of BJJ while respecting the essence of our art. My students are an extension of my family. I want each one of them to achieve their personal best while helping spread Jiu-Jitsu. We must do that honoring the traditions and efforts of those who came before us.
Gracie Barra Schools
Gracie Barra Programs
The class structure is the trademark of all Gracie Barra Schools. Classes start on time and adhere to a standardized curriculum and class structure. As a student, you know up front what is expected of you and have a clear understanding of what to expect from your instructors and training partners. The consistency of this structure combined with the creativity and innovation of our devoted instructors blend perfectly to facilitate your progress.
GB News
GB Technique: Triangle Wizardry with Prof. Vanessa Waltz
This week we are going to look at some Advanced triangle variations with Prof. Vanessa Waltz from GB Colorado Springs. ㅤ Most GB students have a few different entries and …
Continue reading “GB Technique: Triangle Wizardry with Prof. Vanessa Waltz”
Top 3 Jiu-Jitsu Class No-No’s
Most Jiu-Jitsu schools have a school rules list posted somewhere besides the mats. In Gracie Barra schools there is a poster explaining the standard safety and etiquette rules for all …
GB Technique: Advanced Passing the Open Guard
This week we are going to look at some more advanced strategies and techniques for passing different open guard styles. ㅤ Have you checked out the GB Online Instagram account? …
Continue reading “GB Technique: Advanced Passing the Open Guard”
GB Student Question “Sometimes I feel like quitting!”
A Jiu-Jitsu student who has been training for a little more than a year wrote in with the following story: “I have been going to BJJ class as regularly as …
Continue reading “GB Student Question “Sometimes I feel like quitting!””