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Gracie Barra is one of the most trusted names in martial arts today. Our values, commitment to excellence and dedication to Jiu-Jitsu have set us apart as a leader in the Lancaster martial arts community.
Gracie Barra is no ordinary martial arts organization. Students enjoy access to over 700 Gracie Barra Schools worldwide, professional-quality Jiu-Jitsu gear and online resources to further their training. We promote a holistic perspective to Jiu-Jitsu, including physical and mental wellness. All GB Schools are supervised by a Gracie Barra certified instructor, who supports students and helps each one achieve their potential through challenging training programs. Each class at Gracie Barra West Lancaster is customized to offer maximum benefit for the students in attendance.
As part of our commitment to each student’s excellence, the Gracie Barra Proshop provides everything you need for success inside and outside the school. Whether you are just getting started, want to upgrade your uniform or need a gift for a Jiu-Jitsu fan in your life, we can help. We offer everything from uniforms to training shorts, t-shirts and hoodies, and hats.
At Gracie Barra we strive to help students get the most out of their training. Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu or the “Gentle Art”.
The folks at GB make our school what it is, and you too will soon be one of us. You’ll be impressed by how committed each and every team member is to your learning.
We offer everything from Jiu-Jitsu classes for children and adults to Jiu-Jitsu inspired fitness classes, including self-defense classes for both men and women. Choose from a variety of Gracie Barra Programs, including:
Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has allowed the principles of brotherhood, integrity, and development to guide the Gracie Barra. Students are united to work toward a common goal, which promotes camaraderie and respect within our community. Our instructors honor great Jiu-Jitsu masters of the past and take pride in training the next generation of champions. We are committed to Keeping the Legacy Alive.
Certified Gracie Barra instructors have been trained in the methods outlined by our founder, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. himself. The Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program connects our instructors to the inspiring, time-tested methods, and proven strategies of Master Carlos Gracie Jr., while giving access to an unparalleled collection of ideas, information, and lessons to provide Gracie Barra students with an exceptional training experience. This is the legacy of our founder, and it is the same legacy we instill into each and every one of our students today.
At the heart of the Gracie Barra Family’s extraordinary success over the years is our strong philosophy and mission as a group, a foundation which our masters laid many years ago, but is constantly being reinforced by the great people that make our community. Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art, and we have a vision of how it should be taught as a means for individual development going beyond the competitive realm. To achieve this vision, we must remember to come together as a family, always putting the team in front of individual. For that, we will fight to the end for what we believe is right.
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My life is dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu. My goal was simply to build a brotherhood to lead the expansion of BJJ while respecting the essence of our art. My students are an extension of my family. I want each one of them to achieve their personal best while helping spread Jiu-Jitsu. We must do that honoring the traditions and efforts of those who came before us.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a dynamic martial art known for its emphasis on technique and leverage rather than brute force. At the core of this art lies a fundamental submission known as the armbar hold. The armbar is a grappling-based technique used to control an opponent and force them into submission. With a combination of precision, …
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The Gracie family has created waves throughout the world of martial arts. The style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu passed down from the original Carlos Gracie continues to be taught in dojos throughout the world like our own gym, Gracie Barra – West Lancaster. You can still see this style being used in the octagon during the …
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