Gracie Barra Clermont offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, and Muay Thai for men, women, and children. We also offer specialized seminars for groups. We believe in leadership initiatives for excellence, and we set the foundation for a positive team environment that benefits our students, and enhances their quality of life. Gracie Barra Clermont will help lead the way to make our South Lake County and Clermont community the best place to come train Jiu-Jitsu and live the martial arts way.
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Our Instructors
Master Marcio Simas
Seventh Degree Red and Black Belt
Professor Bob Vandervoort
Shortly after Marcio Simas brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Florida in 1995, Bob Vandervoort begain training as one of his first students. Over the next twenty years, Bob trained, sometimes sporadically, under Professor Simas and several of his black belts, including Professor Dave Ogden. During that time Bob assisted Professor Ogden with self defense seminars …
Professor Dave Ogden
CPR
Professor Dave has been a personal martial artist for over 35 years, earning his 4th degree black belt under Professor Marcio Simas with Gracie Barra Orlando and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Karate. Professor Dave created the first BJJ police academy in Central Florida in 2001, bringing thousands of law enforcement professionals into the Jiujitsu world. …
Professor Thaddeus Baumann
ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Seeking to improve his fitness Thaddeus Baumann began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2011. Over the next few years he had lost close to 100 pounds and was regularly competing in tournaments and avidly training to improve his technical knowledge. Regularly teaching classes for kids and assisting with adult classes, Thaddeus was was awarded his …