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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.
Begin your Jiu-Jitsu Journey with Gracie Barra
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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 Art Glauser
Professor Art Glauser
Black Belt
I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and I’ve been training in Jiu-Jitsu for a decade.
Alongside that, I’ve spent many years in education, working as a high school teacher and program coordinator, including leading programs for at-risk youth both internationally and here in British Columbia. I’m a certified teacher in BC and hold a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Education focused on teaching and learning strategies. I’m currently completing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology as I work toward becoming a Registered Clinical Counselor.
As a father of two, I understand how important it is for children and adults to be in environments where they feel safe, supported, and encouraged. That perspective shapes how I teach and how I build this community.
I’ve also had the opportunity to live and travel abroad, and I speak Chinese fluently, which has given me a deeper appreciation for different cultural perspectives and ways of understanding people.
My path hasn’t been a straight line. I faced many challenges growing up: instability, setbacks in school, and the need to find my own direction early on. Those experiences shaped how I see people and why I care so much about creating spaces where others feel supported, especially during difficult or uncertain times.
Whether in the classroom, in counseling, or on the mats, my goal is simple...
...to help people build confidence, find their footing, and step forward with clarity and strength both on and off the mats.
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