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, 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 …
Coach Scott Close
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, CPR
At the age of 9 years old, Scott’s older brother Doug exposed him to wrestling. Scott took to wrestling, competing in junior high tournaments and going to summer wrestling camps. …
Coach Steven Malitz
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, CPR
Coach Steven and Professor Phillipe Del Monica Steven was born and raised on the north shore. He has two boys Sam 14 and Matt 16. After 23 years of trading and …
Professor Marcelo De Souza
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, CPR
Professor Marcelo De Souza began training in 1994 at the legendary Gracie Barra headquarters Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under the instruction of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. He has since been …
