We are very pleased to be part of the Deerfield community and the expanding Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu legacy. We are in the northern suburbs of Chicago, offering world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for the individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a reference for fitness, wellness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and brotherhood.
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Deerfield opened August 2014. We have classes for kids, teen and adult. Check out our full schedule and the classes to be added. Feel free to call for more info 847-504-7213.
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Coach Rob Calvo
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Coach Rob is a purple belt under the head professor, Marcelo Souza. Rob was first introduced to Jiu Jitsu by a family member for self-defense purposes and as a way …
Coach Sarah Scantlin
ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Coach Sarah started training in 2016 and is currently a blue belt under Professor Marcelo Souza. She is a military veteran that has spent several years training to develop the …
Coach Sean Bjork
ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Purple Belt As a member of the coaching team at GB Deerfield my goal is to have fun, be safe and bring energy and a thorough understanding of the fundamentals …
Professor Marcelo De Souza
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
4th Degree Black Belt Professor Marcelo De Souza was born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He began training in 1994 at the legendary Gracie Barra headquarters in …
