Gracie Barra Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has been serving the community of Colorado Springs and El Paso County since 2011. If you’re looking for an exciting, inspiring, motivating community then you’ve come to the right place. We are ordinary citizens transforming ourselves, becoming stronger, healthier and happier people through the practice of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu!
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Our Instructors
Professor Bryan Waltz
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With over 24 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Prof Bryan has dedicated his life to mastering the art and sharing its benefits with others. A third degree black belt under the renowned Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar, Bryan was awarded his black belt from Gracie Barra New Mexico in 2011. As founder of …
Professor Vanessa Waltz
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2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Vanessa’s journey began in 2003. Just four months into training, Jiu-jitsu profoundly impacted her life, leading her to dedicate herself to mastering and sharing the art. Since joining Gracie Barra in 2012, Vanessa has been instrumental in fostering a community-centered academy alongside her husband, Prof Bryan Waltz. An …
