Carlos Gracie Jr.
7th Degree Black Belt
Master Carlos Gracie Jr. is a man ahead of his time. Son of Grand Carlos Gracie Sr., he has used his unique visionary skills to create two of the worlds largest and most important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Organizations: the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and Gracie Barra. As founder and current Chairman of both institutions, he has channeled his entrepreneurship to take our sport to the next level allowing thousands of individuals across the five continents to experience the ‘Gentle Art’ as students, instructors, or competitors.
As an instructor for more then 30 years, Master Gracie has produced more well known instructors and athletes. Master Gracie divides his time between the United States and Brazil and, despite his enormous responsibilities, still finds time to teach classes every day either at GB America or the GB main school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Marcio Feitosa
3rd Degree Black Belt
Professor Marcio Feitosa is the head instructor of Gracie Barra America
and of the GB main school in Brazil. With more then 15 years of teaching
experience, he is a primary example of a man who is fully dedicating
his life to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra and its members. Prof.
Feitosa’s witty personality, enthusiasm, integrity, and leadership
make the essence of GB America and touch all those around him. An outstanding
competition background qualifies him as one of the best lightweight
competitors on BJJ history. He collects many titles such as a 3-time
World BJJ Champion and Abu-Dhabi Champion, Brazilian Nationals, Brazilian
Team Tournament, and the Pan American Championships. Marcio's
Jiu Jitsu Records>>
Andre
Fernandes
2nd Degree Black Belt
Professor Andre Fernandes has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years in Brazil and in the USA. Besides the work as an instructor at Gracie Barra, Professor Andre has been a part of the “IBJJF” International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation since day one, which is the main governing body of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the world. As part of the federation, professor Andre dedicates a lot of time to the growth and the organization of the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jistu all over the world.
Marco
Joca
2nd Degree Black Belt
Professor Marco Joca has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 16 years. Precision, focus, and determination are some elements of his personality that are easily noted on his classes and have immensely contributed to the success of our school. As a competitor he has achieved the titles of Worlds, Pan-American and Brazilian Nationals Championship. Prof. Joca dedicates most of his time to the Gracie Barra Wear so all of us can have our high quality official GB training Apparel. Marco's Jiu Jitsu Records>>
Philipe
Della Monica
Black Belt
Professor Phillipe Della Monica is an active competitor and one of the Gracie Barra's raising young stars. Charisma and teaching skills are just as natural talents to him as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The highlight of his career was to become a European Black Belt Champion at the young age of 21. To see his discipline and passion for training and teaching is very inspiring to all the Team, his goal as a competitor is to become a Black Belt World Champion representing the Gracie Barra flag.