GRACIE BARRA BUCKEYE WELCOMES YOU
You can reach us at info@gbbuckeye.com or text/call (623)285-8911.
Our school joins a legacy of over 1000 Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu schools worldwide. We are so excited to bring this amazing martial art to Buckeye, AZ and the surrounding areas.
We offer world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a structured environment, following the Gracie Barra Code of Conduct and Gracie Barra Etiquette. Our school provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs, which are fit for individuals, families, First Responder, Military, and Educators of all different levels in the West Valley. Our program offers a great environment for anyone looking for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the communities of Buckeye, Goodyear, Tonopah, and Waddell to name a few. The Gracie Barra Buckeye classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs from people with different ages, gender and levels.
Our clean, friendly, and progress oriented environment allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that always make them feel like coming back. Gracie Barra is for anyone who values discipline, wellness, martial art, respect, and is looking for a well balanced life-style.
It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to loose weight or learn self-defense, a busy business man looking for a stress relieving activity, a parent searching for an something to complement the education of your kids, or a experienced martial artist aiming for the further development of your fighting skills, come to the school.
We are sure you will find our school an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals. We offer both private and group classes that focus on character growth and self improvement, and we believe that the techniques and values learned in our programs can better your life, on and off the mats. Learn more about our programs here.
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Professor Mel
Professor Mel’s Jiu-Jitsu journey started over 15 years when he just finished graduate school and was looking for an activity that would fill in the free time he had that homework and school previously took. He was exposed to Jiu-Jitsu during his time in the Army, so he decided to pursue it further. He started …
Professor Roiter Lima
Professor Roiter is a black belt with 11+ years in Jiu-Jitsu. He began his journey in Fortaleza, Brazil. Since then, his focus has been on his athlete career and helping people improve their lives through Jiu-Jitsu. As the newest team member of Gracie Barra Buckeye, he’s excited to see the students reach their goals and …
Coach Mikey
Coach Mikey is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been training for 5+ years under the Gracie Barra Red Shield. His Gracie Barra journey began at home with his father, Professor Mel, and then out of Gracie Barra Phoenix, which is now Gracie Barra Arcadia under Professor Murillo and Professor Ryan where he …
Coach Euan
Coach Euan started Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Mel at Gracie Barra Buckeye in June 2021, and earned his blue belt in June 2022. He has dipped his hands in multiple martial arts like Judo, Aikido, and Kendo, but he felt the greatest change in his physical and mental health when he started practicing Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie …
Coach Jaydan
Coach Jaydan is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been training about 4 years under the Gracie Barra Red Shield. His Gracie Barra journey began at Gracie Barra Avondale under Professor Michael for the 1st year, then out of Gracie Barra Buckeye where he earned his blue belt. Coach Jaydan continues to develop …
Bern
Bern has been around Jiu-Jitsu for over 15+ years. She has stepped on and off (more off than on) since 2018. She was one day challenged by a coach and is now back on the mats more permanently enjoying class when she can. If she’s not on the mats, you will find her wearing multiple …