GRACIE BARRA ORLANDO
Since 1994, Gracie Barra Orlando thru Marcio Simas red and black belt 7th degree has been able to impact the lives of all its students in the positive way. With the Philosophy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. making “JIU JITSU FOR EVERYONE”, Gracie Barra Orlando has a collection of great achievements by making their students successful in reaching their goals.
Our School offers a variety of programs like self-defense, Muay-Thai, Mixed Martial Arts and of course Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Part of our success is due to the method of teaching and motivating our students towards a healthier lifestyle. Our school has also been very successful in creating professional competitors and amateurs including champions at world tournaments as well as a UFC champion.
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Our Instructors
Professor Roger Santos – Black Belt
Head Instructor Age: 45 Level: Black Belt Experience / Competition Awards: Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Professor Roger started training Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 7 years old. He is our Black Belt Head Instructor here at Gracie Barra Orlando, and he is in charge of our training curriculum. Professor Roger started teaching kids …
Professor Kevin Martincowski – Black Belt
Kids Coach Age: 27 Level: Black Belt Experience / Competition Awards: Born in Richmond, Virginia, Professor Kevin began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in 2010 in Orlando, FL. He is an active competitor and medalist in some of BJJ’s most prestigious tournaments. Teaching jiu-jitsu has been his passion ever since he started. Professor Kevin began teaching …
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Jerry Xayavong – Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 1st Degree Taekwondo
Program Director Age: 41 Level: Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 1st Degree Taekwondo Experience / Competition Awards: Bio: Born in Thailand, Jerry Xayavong started training Jiu-Jitsu in 2014. He is a purple belt one stripe and as Program Director, he is tasked to manage the academy and relationships with students and parents. Before training …
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Giovanna Silva
Program Coordinator Age: 40 Level: White Belt Experience / Competition Awards: Bio: Born in Brazil, Giovanna Silva started training Jiu-Jitsu in July 2020. She has been working out regularly for over 6 years including Muay Thai Training and weight lifting. However, once she discovered not just how much fun training jiu-jitsu is, but how effective …
Valeria Gonzalez
Front Desk Admin Age: 21 Level: White Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Karate-Do Bio: Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Valeria has trained karate since the age of nine and she earned her black belt at the age of eighteen, following in the footsteps of both her father and grandfather. After practicing and exploring other martial arts …
Zabdiel Figueroa
Social Media Manager Age: 34 Bio: Born in Mexico City, Zabdiel has had a passion for photography, graphics, and social media from an early age. As a Social Media Manager, he creates and monitors all of Gracie Barra Orlando’s online content and presence. His favorite thing to do is to be creative. He enjoys spending …
