The Gracie Barra School of San Clemente was founded in February 2008. Our school is the result of the efforts of Professor Flavio Almeida, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr and Prof. Felipe Guedes, a 3rd degree Black Belt under Prof. Flavio Almeida.
We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of South Orange County and is a reference for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Mission Viejo, and Sendero.
The Gracie Barra San Clemente 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 makes them feel like coming back.
Gracie Barra is for anyone who values discipline, wellness, martial art, respect, and is looking for a well-balanced lifestyle. It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to lose weight or learn self-defense, a busy businessman looking for a stress-relieving activity, a parent searching for something to complement the education of your kids, or an 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.
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Our Instructors
Prof. Felipe Guedes – 3rd Degree Black Belt
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Felipe Guedes was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where he lived for 25 years with his parents and one younger brother. He was always fascinated by the “Human Machine” in all its aspects. He wanted to be involved in something that would give him the ability to help people. With that in mind, Felipe graduated …
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Prof. Flavio Almeida – 5th Degree Black Belt
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
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 eight 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 …
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