Gracie Barra Downers Grove, the place many of us consider our home away from home, is the premium martial arts academy you have been searching for.
The quality of instruction and tradition you will find at Gracie Barra Downers Grove came from the direct lineage of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Our head instructor, Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. grew up learning alongside of Master Carlos Gracie Jr as his right hand man, is a well accomplished 3-time world champion and teacher of countless world class jiu jitsu champions. Professor Carlos brings the teaching of a well balanced original Gracie jiu jitsu and the adaption of modern touch from his experience brining jiu-jitsu to different corners of the world. It goes without saying that the strong line up of professors and instructors of Gracie Barra Downers Grove is here to assist your jiu-jitsu journey!
The premium martial arts academy is right here serving Chicagoland communities, ready to provide you with the best learning experience. Give us a call today to get started! 630-964-1414
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Prof Carlos Lemos Jr
ICP4, CPR
Professor Carlos “Escorrega” Lemos Jr. 4th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Downers Grove Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr. was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, being the son of Carlos Lemos (Senior) and Tulla Lemos. He was introduced to martial arts at the age of 3 through Tae Kwon Do and moved to …
Prof Lou Tobar
Prof. Louis Tobar Kickboxing /Muay Thai Head Instructor Prof. Tobar began his martial arts training in 1993. In addition to receiving his black belt in Kyokushin karate, he has also trained extensively in muay thai, american kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and western boxing to name a few. Prof. Tobar is a very detail oriented instructor …
Prof Pedro Tello
ICP4, CPR
Professor Pedro Tello Black Belt Assistant Head Instructor Started martial arts at age 5, training traditional karate do Goju-Ryu achieving Black Belt 1st Degree. Started teaching children, helping my master and I was given my academy in 1993. Was able to teach and attend engineering school until I move to US in 1997. Always involved …
