Meet our experienced instructors who are committed to helping you succeed in Jiu-Jitsu.
At Gracie Barra, we believe in structured, safe, and effective training for all levels.
Our instructors are Gracie Barra Certified and continually refine their teaching skills.
Professor Joe Scarola
5th Degree Black Belt
Professor Joe was promoted to black belt in 2005 by Renzo Gracie and Matt Serra (first black belt given by Matt) Professor Joe now continues training and learning from the great instructors of the Legendary Gracie Barra Team. In 2024 professor received his 5th degree black belt from master Carlos Gracie Jr. He has competed and won many Grappling, Jiujitsu, and MMA competitions. Professor now uses that experience to pass knowledge on to all of his students. Professor Joe has owned and operated the highly successful Gracie Barra Long Island school which is in NY for about 17 years now. Professor has a second very successful location in the Jupiter Florida area specializing in men, women, and children. Now he is focused on building the same success with his 3rd location in Stuart, Florida community.
