12251 Academy Road, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87111 505.504.2100505.504.2100

Gracie Barra Albuquerque offers world class level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for individuals and families. Our method of teaching is a reference when it comes about character development, self defense and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
Gracie Barra Albuquerque is for everyone who values discipline, wellness, martial arts, self defense and respect. It doesn’t matter if you are a busy professional looking to loose weight, a kid looking for self defense, or a professional fighter looking to improve your jiu jitsu.

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Our Weekly Schedule

Our Instructors

Don Ortega

ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, CPR

After graduating from Adams State College, Don Ortega started training Jiu Jitsu in 2003. Studying under Alberto Crane and Draculino, Don found a new passion. In the summer of 2004, Ortega made his MMA debut by defeating UFC veteran Brad Gumm. The following year Ortega returned to Adams State College to finish his final year …

Fabio Gravina

Fabio Gravina, a 3rd degree Black Belt Professor, he is Professor of Gracie Barra Albuquerque. He hails from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.  He has more than 10 years experience training and coaching high level athletes and he holds a bachelors degree in Physical Education. Professor Fabio is a highly regarded and sought after BJJ Black Belt trainer …

Fernando Amadeu

ICP6

Coach Fernando Amadeu started training Jiu Jitsu in 2011 in Brasilia – Brazil, the same city where Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar and Professor Rafael “Barata” Freitas are from. After graduating from College, Amadeu decided to live for Jiu Jitsu and started to work at the gym as a purple belt with his Professor Rodrigo “Rodé” Gomes.  In 2017, …

Roberto “Tussa” Alencar

ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR

Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar is the Head Instructor of Gracie Barra New Mexico. With over 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Professor Tussa has been teaching since he was a purple belt. Having a lot of enthusiasm, professionalism and determination, he is growing a huge army of Jiu Jitsu practitioners across New Mexico. …

Our Facility

School Phone Number

505.504.2100

School Hours of Operation

Monday: 10:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 3:00pm-8:30pm
Friday: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-1:00pm

School Location

12251 Academy Road, Suite 102
Albuquerque, NM 87111

12251 Academy Road, Suite 102 Albuquerque, NM 87111