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Classes
Gracie Barra offers progressive Jiu-Jitsu training for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're just beginning your journey or already an experienced practitioner, our structured classes are designed to support your development every step of the way.
Gracie Barra Kids
Our GBK Program introduces children to Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes - building confidence, discipline, and respect through structured curriculum. It focuses on self-defence, takedowns, and ground techniques.
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
The GB1 Program is the foundation of Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra. Originally called the "Fundamental Program," it offers structured training in self-defence, core techniques, and the philosophy of Gracie Barra. Designed for beginners, GB1 builds strong technical skills and prepares students for progression to advanced levels.
Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
The GB2 Program builds on fundamentals with advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training and live sessions - preparing students for GB3. Eligibility requires at least 3 stripes on a white belt, which requires a minimum of 4 months of training.
Expert Jiu-Jitsu
The GB3 Program is the ultimate level of training at a GB school and challenges students, increasing the complexity of the drills, and the intensity of the training session. It is open to blue belts and above.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women
The GBF Program offers a supportive and inclusive introduction to Jiu-Jitsu for women, focusing on core techniques while building confidence and preparing students to progress into more advanced classes like GB1, GB2 and GB3.
Private Classes
Private classes offer one-on-one training tailored to your goals - whether it's refining techniques, preparing for competition, or accelerating progress. With personalized training schedules and focused feedback, students of all levels gain deeper insight into their Jiu-Jitsu journey.
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At Gracie Barra, our instructors are more than coaches — they are mentors, role models, and passionate leaders committed to the personal growth of every student. Each certified instructor upholds the highest standards of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, following a proven teaching methodology rooted in safety, discipline, and respect. With years of experience on the mats and a deep connection to the Gracie Barra values of brotherhood, integrity, and development, our team is dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Professor Jeff Vigil
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Professor Frisco De Leon
- Texas High School Wrestling State Qualifier HS record (72-14)
- Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion (3-2)
- 2014 IBJJF NoGi World Silver Medalist
- EBI Veteran (Superfight Winner)
- Submission Hunter Pro Veteran
- Fight 2 Win Pro Veteran
- ADCC Mexico City Open Champion
- ADCC Trials Veteran
- BJJ KUMITE Veteran
- Ultimate Mat Warriors Veteran
- Marianas Pro Placer
- Multiple Time NAGA Champion
- Multiple Time Grappling Industries Champion
- Multiple Time Desert Jiu Jitsu Champion
- Multiple Time Southwest Grapplefest Champion
Professor Jeff Vigil
Black Belt 3rd Degree
Professor Jeff has been a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner for 25 years and is a third degree black belt. Professor Jeff began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career training under Professor Alberto Crane, in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the early 2000s. Professor Alberto Crane received his black belt from Professor Vinicius Magalhães (Draculino). Professor Jeff then transitioned to training under Professor Roberto "Tussa" Alencar, who received his black belt from Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Professor Jeff started teaching the kids program at Gracie Barra West Side Albuquerque in approximately 2005. It was there that he fell in love with instructing. After receiving his black belt in 2012, Professor Jeff received the opportunity to open a school in El Paso, Texas.
Gracie Barra El Paso was opened in June of 2012 to great success, and his school quickly became a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu powerhouse in the community. With the success of his students growing in the community, there was great demand for Professor Jeff to open up a second school on the east side. Gracie Barra East El Paso opened in 2021.
Professor Jeff coaches champions, both nationally and internationally, at events such as the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the ADCC Submission Fighting World Federation, and a myriad of local tournaments. Gracie Barra, together with Professor Jeff and the entire El Paso Gracie Barra Team, continue to make their mark in the city. Professor Jeff is always welcoming and encourages you to come upgrade your life with him on the mats through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Frisco
Black belt 2nd Degree
Professor Frisco is a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, former mixed martial arts
fighter, and former collegiate wrestler. He started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the summer of 2002, at the young age of eleven years old, giving him over 23 years of combat sports experience. Having competed in gi, nogi, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and wrestling, Professor Frisco has done it all. Competing at the highest levels throughout his whole career, Professor Frisco has an outstanding competition resume.
He earned his black belt in 2018, given to him by Professor Jeff Vigil (black belt under Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar). Professor Frisco has also trained with many other high level champions such as Jon “Bones” Jones, Aaron “Tex” Johnson, Roberto “Tussa” Alencar, Otavio Sousa, Romulo Barral, and many more.
On top of having an outstanding competition career, Professor Frisco has also
been coaching and running the kids program at Gracie Barra El Paso for over ten years, coaching multiple International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World and Pan Am champions.
Career Highlights:
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