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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
Book Your Free ClassInstructors
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 Elias Ramirez III
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Black Belt Instructor
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Coach Florentino (Tino) Cuevas
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Coach Abdyel Aguilar
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Coach Nathanael Benitez
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Coach Evin Rodriguez
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Coach Jenesys Aguilar
Elias Ramirez III
3rd Degree Black Belt
Elias is a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Otavio Sousa and has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since January 26th, 2007. He moved to the Coachella Valley in June of 2021 from Oahu, HI and opened his first school in Palm Desert in February of 2022. North Indio is his 2nd location in the Coachella Valley. He has either been a Head Instructor or been a part of opening 10 different Gracie Barra's in California and Hawaii. He competed and won multiple championships including the World Championship in 2008. His biggest accomplishment though is being able to mold and help create future champions not only on the mat but also in the communities that he has been a part of.
Erica Fabian Ramirez
1st Degree Black Belt
Professor Erica is a 1st Degree Black Belt who originates from the beautiful country of Philippines. She started her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey on October 16th, 2012 at Gracie Barra University in Honolulu, HI. Her full time passion is being a nurse at a local hospital and raising her 2 beautiful children. She has competed in IBJJF tournaments as a hobbyist and enjoys helping to teach our Little Champions and female adult students. She has been a part of opening 3 Gracie Barra schools including our Palm Desert location and is excited to help teach in her local community of Indio.
Florentino Cuevas
Purple Belt
Coach Tino started his grappling journey in High School where he starred for his wrestling team for 4 years. After High School he started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in 2017. He joined Gracie Barra in January of 2023 and has been an integral part of Gracie Barra's growth in the Coachella Valley. He has competed in and won many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and excels at teaching both Little Champions and Adults. His easy going personality, and reputation of being super technical, makes it easy for people to come to him whenever trying to improve their Jiu-Jitsu game. You can also still catch him teaching at our Gracie Barra in Palm Desert.
Abdyel Aguilar
Purple Belt
Coach Abdyel is a Purple Belt who has trained with us since December of 2022 at our Palm Desert location. He loves to compete and teach at both our Palm Desert location and here in North Indio. He is born and raised here locally in the Coachella Valley. On top of being an avid competitor, he is also a full time college student. He has an infectious personality that endears him not only to his peers but especially to our Little Champs.
Nathanael Benitez
Purple Belt
Coach Nathanael is a Purple Belt who has been training with us since August of 2022 at our Palm Desert location. Since the beginning of his training Coach Nathanael has had an infectious personality both on and off the mats. He and his 3 children all train with him here at Gracie Barra North Indio. One of his greatest strengths is leading by example. His kids get to not only watch their dad coach and compete but they also consistently participate in competing with him.
Evin Rodriguez
Blue Belt
Coach Evin is a Blue Belt who started training with us at our Palm Desert location in May of 2023. He is a full time college student and still finds time to be a great competitor. He thoroughly enjoys teaching both our Little Champs and Adults. He originally started his Jiu-Jitsu journey due to the influence of his uncle who has trained with several Gracie Barra's since 2010. Since then he has become a great mentor for not only his younger brother and sister but also mother who all train with him off and on since he started with us. Being one of our youngest coaches, we can't wait to see what the future holds.
Jenesys Aguilar
Blue Belt
Coach Jenesys has been training with us since May of 2024. She is a full time High School student and the youngest Coach at Gracie Barra. She originally started training due to the influence of her older brother, Coach Abdyel. Since they are inseparable at home she couldn't wait to be able to train with her older brother. Since then she has consistently separated herself as being a Coach who helps keep both our Palm Desert and North Indio locations organized and clean. She is a favorite training partner of all of our Women. She is also a common favorite Coach for our Little Champs. Coach Jenesys helps to bring a smile to everyone she is in contact with daily and we are so happy to have her be a part of our team.
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