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Classes
Gracie Barra offers progressive Jiu-Jitsu training for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're just beginning your journey or already an experienced practitioner, our structured classes are designed to support your development every step of the way.
Gracie Barra Kids
Our GBK Program introduces children to Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes - building confidence, discipline, and respect through structured curriculum. It focuses on self-defence, takedowns, and ground techniques.
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
The GB1 Program is the foundation of Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra. Originally called the "Fundamental Program," it offers structured training in self-defence, core techniques, and the philosophy of Gracie Barra. Designed for beginners, GB1 builds strong technical skills and prepares students for progression to advanced levels.
Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
The GB2 Program builds on fundamentals with advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training and live sessions - preparing students for GB3. Eligibility requires at least 3 stripes on a white belt, which requires a minimum of 4 months of training.
Expert Jiu-Jitsu
The GB3 Program is the ultimate level of training at a GB school and challenges students, increasing the complexity of the drills, and the intensity of the training session. It is open to blue belts and above.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women
The GBF Program offers a supportive and inclusive introduction to Jiu-Jitsu for women, focusing on core techniques while building confidence and preparing students to progress into more advanced classes like GB1, GB2 and GB3.
Private Classes
Private classes offer one-on-one training tailored to your goals - whether it's refining techniques, preparing for competition, or accelerating progress. With personalized training schedules and focused feedback, students of all levels gain deeper insight into their Jiu-Jitsu journey.
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At Gracie Barra, our instructors are more than coaches — they are mentors, role models, and passionate leaders committed to the personal growth of every student. Each certified instructor upholds the highest standards of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, following a proven teaching methodology rooted in safety, discipline, and respect. With years of experience on the mats and a deep connection to the Gracie Barra values of brotherhood, integrity, and development, our team is dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Professor Guilherme Pereira
Guilherme Pereira
Black Belt 3rd degree
Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program - First Aid/CPR/EAD - IBJJF Rules - Safe Sports
Professor Guilherme Pereira, a distinguished 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
stands as a pillar of dedication and excellence in the martial arts community.
Exemplifies the spirit of perseverance and technical mastery in the martial arts world. Born in Brazil,
Pereira embarked on his BJJ journey in 1999 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Immersed in the renowned Gracie Barra tradition,
he trained diligently, embracing the core values of leverage, strategy, and self-improvement that underpin the discipline.
Pereira's progression culminated in his black belt promotion in 2016 under Professor Alexander Simões at Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte.
Simões, part of the direct lineage from Master Vinícius "Draculino" Magalhães—a legendary BJJ figure and disciple of Carlos Gracie Jr.—
ensured Pereira's training aligned with the highest standards of the art. Master Draculino validated the promotion, affirming Pereira's skill
and dedication. This achievement linked Pereira to the foundational heritage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing effective self-defense and competitive excellence.
Relocating to the United States, Pereira has become a cornerstone of the BJJ community in Massachusetts.
He serves as the head instructor at Gracie Barra South Shore in Scituate and Gracie Barra Braintree in Weymouth Landing,
both affiliates of the international Gracie Barra network. These academies cater to students of all backgrounds, promoting the motto
"Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone." Pereira's leadership has fostered vibrant communities, with programs including kids' classes, women's self-defense,
and advanced training sessions. His schools host regular graduations, competitions, and events that celebrate growth and camaraderie,
such as anniversary milestones and youth tournaments where students earn early accolades.
As a professor, Pereira focuses on comprehensive development, blending physical conditioning with mental resilience and
life skills like anti-bullying strategies. Drawing from over two decades of experience, he teaches refined techniques that empower
beginners to build confidence and experts to sharpen their arsenal. Students appreciate his patient, motivational approach,
which encourages personal transformation on and off the mats.
Pereira maintains strong ties to his roots, with Master Draculino continuing to guide and directly support him in the United States.
This ongoing mentorship ensures Pereira's instruction remains innovative and true to Gracie Barra's legacy.
Professor Guilherme Pereira's evolution from a novice in Brazil to a leading instructor in New England highlights BJJ's profound impact.
Through his academies, he not only imparts submissions and positions but also instills values of respect, discipline, and community,
perpetuating the art's timeless legacy.
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Enhance your training beyond the mats! Access GB Online for exclusive video instruction, techniques, and training resources anytime, anywhere.
