Brazilian Ji-Jitsu Association

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Gracie Barra

Founded by| Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Headquarters| 14988 Sand Canyon Avenue Irvine, CA 92618
Website| www.graciebarra.com

Gracie Barra is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, with over 800 schools on six continents.[1] The organization was founded by Carlos Gracie, Jr.[2]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program
* 3 Gracie Barra CompNet
* 4 See also
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## History[edit]

Carlos Gracie Jr., who was born in 1956, grew up heavily influenced by his family, especially his father Carlos Gracie Sr. and his brother Rolls Gracie. Carlos was working as Rolls' assistant instructor when Rolls died in a hang-gliding accident in 1982; Carlos was asked to assume the head instructor role.[3] The first Gracie Barra school was first founded in the upper-class Barra da Tijuca (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈbaʀɐ dɐ tʃiˈʒukɐ]) neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.

In a few years Carlos Gracie Jr. was able to turn Gracie Barra into one of the most dominant teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu winning many consecutive world titles. Despite the outstanding results in tournaments, Carlos Gracie Jr. worked hard to create a positive learning environment where all kinds of people could learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At the school, people can see world champions training with lawyers, doctors, business professionals, etc. on a mutual supportive environment dedicated to development of the individual.

Gracie Barra has graduated more than 500 black belts all over the world.[4]

## Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program[edit]

Gracie Barra created the instructors' certification program in 2010 which aims to increase the level of instructions given to their students. Each instructor goes through a series of modules which caters to different aspects within the organization. The aim is to standardize each instruction based on the traditional teaching methods of founder Carlos Gracie, Jr.[5]

The certification program in Gracie Barra also provides all instructors insight into the inner workings of the organization, such as the business model and strategy.

Currently, the certification program is authored by the top executives of the organization namely Marcio Feitosa, Marco Joca, and Flavio Almeida, all of whom trained under Carlos Gracie, Jr.

## Gracie Barra CompNet[edit]

The Gracie Barra CompNet (Competition Network) is designed to promote competition within the members of Gracie Barra. The tournament is exclusive to Gracie Barra school members. The rules in the tournament coincide with the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules. Weight classes follows the international standards as well.

## See also[edit]

* List of Top Professional MMA Training Camps
* Gracie family
* Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
* Grappling

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts & Self-Defense Classes". Gracie Barra. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
2. ^ Gracie Barra Founder
3. ^ D’Hue, Alex (19 Dec 2014), "Heritage", Gracie Barra Garden Grove
4. ^ "Gracie Barra Team". BJJ Heroes. BJJ Heroes. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
5. ^ "ICP 2021 Pre-Launch". Gracie Barra. Gracie Barra. Retrieved 2022-02-19.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Gracie Barra profile

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Professional mixed martial arts training associations

Americas|

| USA|

* Alliance
* AMA Fight Club
* AMC Pankration
* AKA
* ATT
* Black House
* Blackzilians
* Cesar Gracie
* Elite Performance
* Grudge Training Center
* Jackson Wink
* Kings MMA
* Lion's Den
* Miletich Fighting Systems
* The Academy
* Renzo Gracie Academy
* Roufusport
* RVCA
* Sanford MMA
* Serra-Longo
* Team Alpha Male
* Team Punishment
* Team Quest
* Team Sityodtong
* The Pit
* Xtreme Couture

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Brazil|

* BTT
* Chute Boxe Academy
* Gracie Barra
* Gracie Humaitá
* Nova União

Others|

* Tristar Gym

Asia|

| Japan|

* AACC
* Takada Dojo

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Thailand|

* Fairtex Gym
* Tiger Muay Thai

Others|

* Enbo Fight Club
* Evolve MMA
* Team Lakay Wushu

Europe|

| France|

* MMA Factory
* Venum Training Camp

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Russia|

* Fight Club Akhmat
* Red Devil Sport Club

UK & Ireland|

* Straight Blast Gym - Ireland
* Team Kaobon

Others|

* Golden Glory
* UFD Gym

Oceania|

| New Zealand|

* City Kickboxing

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Gracie family

First Generation|

* Carlos Gracie
* Hélio Gracie

Second Generation|

* Carlson Gracie
* Robson Gracie
* Reyson Gracie
* Carley Gracie
* Carlos Gracie Jr.
* Rolls Gracie
* Rorion Gracie
* Rickson Gracie
* Royce Gracie
* Royler Gracie
* Relson Gracie

Third Generation|

* Renzo Gracie
* Ralph Gracie
* Ryan Gracie
* Cesar Gracie
* Ryron Gracie
* Rener Gracie
* Rodrigo Gracie
* Roger Gracie
* Ralek Gracie
* Rolles Gracie Jr.
* Kron Gracie
* Rhalan Gracie
* Clark Gracie

Fourth Generation|

* Deborah Gracie Stambowsky
* Kyra Gracie
* Neiman Gracie

In-laws|

* Márcio Stambowsky
* Eve Torres

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* Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie
* Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Royce Gracie
* Hidehiko Yoshida vs. Royce Gracie
* Renzo Gracie Academy
* Renzo Gracie: Legacy
* Gracie Challenge
* Gracie Barra
* Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (book)
* Ranking system

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