Gracie Barra West Downtown – Toronto is newest Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school. Now, the biggest city of Canada belongs to a legacy of over 700 Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools worldwide. We are so excited to bring this amazing martial art, philosophy and lifestyle to Toronto and surrounding areas.
Gracie Barra West Downtown – Toronto provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a structured environment, following the Gracie Barra Code of Conduct and Gracie Barra Etiquette. Our school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs, which are fit for students of all different knowledge levels.
We also offer private and group classes that focus on character growth and self-improvement. We believe that the techniques and values learned in our programs can make our student’s lives better on and off the mats.
We also offer the classes Superioga and Ginastica Natural, for physical and mental strength. The classes help to improve the quality of life of whomever comes to practice.
Get to Know Our Method
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a blessing. It is very common that the students with passion and dedication change their lives and see the benefits of the “Gentle Art”. This is possible by the learning program developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Gracie Barra Programs have six (6) main elements:
1. Curriculums: Set of coordinated techniques organized in the best possible way to facilitate students’ learning processes. All Gracie Barra curriculums are 16 weeks;
2. Pre-requisite: The minimum level a student must possess or have accomplished in order to enroll in a specific program;
3. Class: The defined period of time during which the student learns the techniques that comprise the curricula using several different training methods or appropriate instructional techniques;
4. Training Methods: Specific drills and training practices designed to convert the knowledge represented in the curricula and taught by the instructor into knowledge and skills, insuring that the student is able to apply their knowledge and techniques under real circumstances (or under authentic conditions);
5. Minimum Attendance: minimum attendance required from the student so him or her can progress and be updated with the GB Curriculums;
6. Belt System: Hierarchical rank structure designed to represent students’ progress, according to their own potential. The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) ranking system is used for all Gracie Barra Programs.
Our Weekly Schedule
Our Instructors
Professor Alexandre “Carioca”
ICP4, ICP5, ICP6, ICP6_Revisited, CPR
Professor Alexandre Ramos Santos “Carioca” is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 4th degree. Born in Petropolis-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1998 where he started Physical Education College and began his Jiu-Jitsu training at Ryan Gracie Academy. He completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Physical Education. In 2008, …
Professor José Martins
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Adult Professor for the GB1, GB3 and Competition classes. Introducing José, an extraordinary individual hailing from São Paulo, Brazil. With a background in accounting and administration, José possesses a remarkable skill set that extends beyond his profession. While initially a black belt in Karate, his true passion lies in Jiu Jitsu, …
Stephen Lewis
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt. Instructor for the GB1 and GB2 classes. Born in Oakland, CA USA he began training Jiu-Jitsu in 2010 in Baltimore, MD. He later moved to Kansas City, MO where continued training and also began teaching. In January 2022 he moved to Toronto and started training at Gracie Barra West Downtown Toronto. …
Ciro Diaz
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt. Instructor for the GB1, GB2 and GB3 classes. He began training Jiu Jitsu in his hometown in Ecuador and, after moving to Canada, continued under Professor Alexandre at Gracie Barra West Downtown, where he received his purple belt.
Mohammed Kobrosli
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt. Instructor for the GB1 and NoGi classes. Mo began his Jiu-Jitsu training under Professor Alexandre shortly after the opening of the school. He has an educational background in Computer Science and Mathematics and 10+ years of experience teaching adults in dance, sport and education.
Julius Di Filippo
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt. Kids’ Instructor for the Tiny Champions|Little Champions 1 and the Little Champions 2|Junior classes. Started training Jiu-Jitsu with his son in 2018 at Gracie Barra. Works in Cyber Security.
Roozbeh Ebbadi
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Instructor for the GB1 and NoGi Classes. Beyond the gym, he co-founded a software development firm based in Toronto and Dallas and has engaged in multiple startup ventures. His journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu commenced under the guidance of Professor Alexandre in October 2020. Developing a deep passion for the sport, Roozbeh …
Derya Cil Eren
CPR
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt. Instructor for the Women’s Program. Born in Turkey studied biology and has masters degree on Zoology. 2012 moved to Canada and studied Fitness and Health Promotion. She has been a personal trainer, college teacher and Level 2 CrossFit coach since then. Started JiuJitsu 2 years ago at the age of 37 …
