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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. How often should I train? All students are expected to train twice a week as a minimum to ensure progression and retention.
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.
NoGi Jiu-Jitsu
The NoGi Program is a combination of fundamentals and advanced techniques, drills, positional training and live sparring - preparing students for competition or just confidence in their daily lives. This program is suitable for complete beginners and also experienced students.
Advanced Gi Jiu-Jitsu
The GB2 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 3 stripe white 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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Karl Salva
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Marcio Lemos
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Michelle Salva
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Shea Kavanagh
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Will Vandyke
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Zavier Saavedra
Karl Salva
Black Belt 1st Degree
ICP, First Aid
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcelo Rezende & Marcio Lemos > Karl Salva.
Started training in 2011 at the age of 21 under Marcio Lemos at Gracie Barra Hornsby. Karl received his black belt from Professor Marcelo Rezende on behalf of Professor Marcio Lemos on December 5, 2020. Karl started competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions when he was a white belt and continues to compete to this day. He became the owner of Gracie Barra Pymble in 2019. With notable wins in NSW State Championships, Nationals, GB CompNet Nationals, Pan Pacs, Abu Dhabi Pro and Subversion.
Marcio Lemos
Black Belt 3rd Degree
ICP, First Aid
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcelo Rezende > Marcio Lemos.
Marcio was born in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. In 2004, he moved to New Zealand, where he lived and taught Jiu-Jitsu in Queenstown. In 2006, he moved to Sydney, where he began practicing jiu-jitsu under Professor Marcelo Rezende. He has had the privilege of receiving coaching from many jiu-jitsu legends such as Max Jonas, Marcio Feitosa, Flavio Almeida, Roberto Tussa, and Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Marcio is also the Head Instructor and School Owner of Gracie Barra Hornsby.
Michelle Salva
Black Belt
ICP, First Aid
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcio Lemos > Michelle Salva.
Michelle began her Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2012. Competing locally and internationally, representing Australia multiple times, with many achievements, most notably Bronze at the Abu Dhabi World Championships and also Silver and Bronze at the World Masters and Asian Opens. Her coaching experience started at blue belt at Gracie Barra Bondi, and now she runs one of the most successful Women's programs in Gracie Barra.
Shea Kavanagh
Blue Belt
ICP, First Aid
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcelo Rezende & Marcio Lemos > Karl Salva > Shea Kavanagh.
Shea began Jiu-Jitsu at a young age in the Gracie Barra Kids program. Throughout the years, his passion for Jiu-Jitsu has allowed him to become a highly experienced coach in both the kids' and adults' programs. He has high aspirations to compete locally and internationally. Shea has achieved the title of NSW State Champion for 2025 and GB CompNet Nationals Champion.
Will Vandyke
Blue Belt
ICP
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcelo Rezende & Marcio Lemos > Karl Salva > Will Vandyke.
Will began his Jiu-Jitsu training in 2021 following the end of the first lockdown and is the 2025 NSW -70kg Gracie Barra State Champion. Will began coaching junior and young adults in 2023 and already has developed a strong track record of nurturing athletes into accomplished competitors. Will was a former state-level tennis competitor, which he integrates the competitive mindset and mental resilience developed from tennis into his coaching style.
Zavier Saavedra
Yellow Belt
Lineage: Carlos Gracie Senior > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Marcelo Rezende & Marcio Lemos > Karl Salva > Zavier Saavedra
Gracie Barra Online
Enhance your training beyond the mats! Access GB Online for exclusive video instruction, techniques, and training resources anytime, anywhere.
