We are very excited to open the first Gracie Barra here in the Coachella Valley. Gracie Barra has been around since 1986 and has over 600 schools all around the world. So if you’re thinking what took us so long to come to the Coachella Valley, then our answer is good question. We are looking forward to growing with the surrounding community and bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to as many households as we can. We have classes for all ages and have plans of future schedule expansions to provide as many classes per week as we can. We look forward to meeting everyone interested in coming in to try out a first free class here at Gracie Barra Palm Desert. Hopefully we will see you on the mats soon!
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
(a)Elias Ramirez III-Head Instructor
Professor Elias is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Otavio Sousa. He started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on January 26, 2007 at Gracie Barra Headquarters in Lake Forest, CA. He was given his Blue, Purple and Brown Belts by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. He received his Black Belt and 1st degree from Professor Marcio Feitosa. His …
(b)Erica Fabian Ramirez-Professor
Professor Erica has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since October 16, 2012, and is a Black Belt. She started her training at Gracie Barra Honolulu, HI before transferring to Gracie Barra Kapolei, HI to help build the new school there in 2015. She also moved to the Coachella Valley with Professor Elias, along with their son …
(c)Tino Cuevas-Coach
Coach Tino has been training with Gracie Barra Palm Desert since January 2023, and has been an amazing addition to our team. He has been coaching since June of 2023. He teaches our adult and kids classes. His technique and patience are a testament to who he is as a person and we couldn’t be …
(d) Abdyel Aguilar
Coach Abdyel is CPR trained and has been training with us since December 2022. He is currently helping to coach our Kids Programs and also works for us at the front desk whenever he isn’t on the mat training. He is also a student at College of the Desert in Indio, CA studying to become …
(e) Evin Rodriguez
Coach Evin has been training with us since May of 2023. He helps to coach our Kids Program and is one of our most active competitors. He is also when not coaching, working for the academy wherever he is needed.
