Why Gracie Barra
Gracie Barra is a global community dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential.
Whether you want to improve your fitness, learn self-defence, or become part of something bigger, Gracie Barra provides the highest-quality training in a structured and supportive environment.
The Gracie Barra Method
The Gracie Barra Method is a shared teaching system created by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to help instructors deliver safe, structured and consistent Jiu-Jitsu to everyone. Built on seven core elements - all grounded in risk management - it ensures every class is taught with safety, progression and high teaching standards.
This unified method means that wherever you train, you receive the same level of guidance and care. At Gracie Barra, the student of one instructor is a student of all, and we all learn together under the legacy and leadership of Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Honouring Our Legacy
Jiu-Jitsu has a rich history, shaped by pioneers whose knowledge and innovation influence every class we teach today.
The Gracie Barra Legacy Wall celebrates those who laid the foundations of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mitsuyo Maeda
The martial artist who introduced Jiu-Jitsu to Brazil, laying the groundwork for a lineage that would forever transform the martial arts.
Carlos Gracie Sr.
The founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whose vision and discipline formed the roots of our method.
Helio Gracie
A master technician who refined Jiu-Jitsu so that smaller, lighter practitioners could overcome size and strength through leverage and timing.
Rolls Gracie
A pioneering competitor and innovator who modernised and expanded the art.
Carlos Gracie Jr.
The founder of Gracie Barra, whose mission of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone” turned a family tradition into a global movement.
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art that teaches children how to use technique, balance and movement instead of strength. It helps kids grow in confidence, improve discipline and stay active while learning in a safe and friendly setting.