We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of Evanston, and our School is a reference for character development, self-defense, martial art, fitness, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of Evanston, Skokie, and Lakeside.
The Gracie Barra Evanston classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs from people of different ages, gender, and levels.
Our clean, friendly, and progress-oriented environment allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that always make them feel like coming back.
Gracie Barra is for anyone who values discipline, wellness, martial arts, respect, and is looking for a well-balanced lifestyle.
It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to lose weight or learn self-defense, a busy businessperson looking for a stress-relieving activity, a parent searching for something to complement the education of your kids, or an experienced martial artist aiming for the further development of your fighting skills, come to the school.
We are sure you will find our school an exciting and challenging place, that will allow you to achieve your goals.
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Professor Andre
ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Professor Andre Oliveria is a 4th degree black belt in Brazillian jiu-jitsu and a 3rd dan Judo black belt. He has been practicing martial arts for over 45 years and is now the head instructor of our academy in Evanston Illinois. He loves to work with children is exceptional at teaching women self defense. He …