The Gracie Barra School of North Phoenix was founded in August of 2017.
Our school is the result of the efforts of Professor Flavio Almeida, a 4rd Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr and Prof. Dave Weber, one of his first black belts
We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of north phoenix. Our program offers an great environment for anyone looking for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the communities of North Phoenix such as Deer Valley, Norterra, Anthem, and Desert Ridge.
The Gracie Barra North Phoenix classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs from people with 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 art, respect, and is looking for a well balanced life-style.
It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to loose weight or learn self-defense, a busy business man looking for a stress relieving activity, a parent searching for an something to complement the education of your kids, or a experienced martial artist aiming for the further development of your fighting skills, come to the school.
We are sure you will find at our school an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals.
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Coach Jess
ICP6, ICP6_Revisited
Jess Soto is a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, holding the rank of Blue Belt. She embarked on her jiujitsu journey in 2021, and it quickly became a important part of her life, demonstrating progression in her skills and a strong commitment to the art. With a passion for learning and a determined spirit, Jess …
Coach Russell Wong
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Growing up in Layton, UT, I began my martial arts journey in taekwondo. After years of traditional martial arts I made the life changing decision to begin Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I’m a passionate brown belt who embarked on my journey in 2017. From white belt to brown, my dedication to mastering and sharing this martial art …
Prof. Bruno “Formiga”
ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
PROFESSIONAL ID CARD Regional Council of Physical Education Issue date: Since 04/12/2001 Register number 9475-GMG EDUCATION Ph.D. in Sport and Science, University Federal of Minas Gerais, 2021 Concentrations: Sport training Thesis Dissertation: Acute effect of capsaicin supplementation in power output on bench-press. Thesis Advisors: Luciano Sales Prado Master Degree, Physical Education, University …
Prof. Daniel/ Program Director
ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Daniel Amorim Junior was born on August 17, 1998, in São Gonçalo a large municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. A sporty young man from his early childhood, Daniel practiced a few different sports before his dad – a jiu-jitsu athlete himself – signed Amorim to a local grappling academy. Daniel’s …
Prof. Flavio Almeida
ICP6_Revisited
Flavio Almeida is on a mission to bring the amazing positive impact of Jiu-Jitsu and Gracie Barra to as many communities as possible. As Head Instructor and co-founder of nine Gracie Barra schools in Southern California and the Phoenix metropolitan area, Flavio has taught thousands of students from all around the world and graduated more …
Prof. Johnathan Rodrigues “Jow Jow”
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Prof. Jow Jow’s mission is to be able to impact and change people’s lives through Jiu-Jitsu, because he believes it. As Head Instructor at Gracie Barra North Phoenix, he wants to use the best tools he has, like the passion, love and experience he has, to unite and grow people through this art. Prof. Jow …
Prof. Renzo
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Renzo Gomez-Barrios has been a Jiu-Jitsu student since 2010, and a Gracie Barra team member since 2016. Jiu-Jitsu quickly became an important part of his life, helping him develop and sharpen not only his skills on the mat, but also his discipline, drive, and mindset. By 2019, Renzo had developed a strong desire to help spread the joy …
