JIU-JITSU IS FOR EVERYONE, INCLUDING YOU!

We offer a wide range of adult Jiu-Jitsu classes, making it easy for students to choose the class that best suits their needs. Additionally, our three tiers of classes address different levels of skill and knowledge, ensuring everyone finds the right fit.

When it comes to children, our Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on teaching the building blocks of Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals. To achieve this, we have developed a structured curriculum that helps children and teens learn the value of routine, cooperation, and self-awareness.

So why wait? Discover Gracie Barra Chicago today!

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Master Carlos Alberto Liberi, started practicing JIU-JITSU in 1980 and obtained his black belt in 1990, today he is a red and black coral belt, 7th degree. A longtime Jiu Jitsu practitioner, he has been involved in all areas of the sport.

1994, he began training with the GRACIE BARRA team and soon became an invitational competitor for master Carlos Gracie Jr. , which led him to make the transition to helping athletes achieve success in competition.

Our Jiu Jitsu Programs at Gracie Barra Chicago

KIDS AND TEENS

Children and teens of all skill levels and abilities will benefit from Jiu-Jitsu classes at Gracie Barra in Chicago West Loop, IL

ALL LEVELS

This course teaches the fundamentals and principles of BJJ as well as the skills you need to grow personally in a Jiu-Jitsu

HIGHER LEVEL

Take your training beyond the fundamentals and begin to hone the principles you need to succeed and discipline in Jiu-Jitsu

ADVANCED

This program is designed to help students achieve Black Belt excellence. Come To Train!

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Our Instructors at Gracie Barra Chicago

CARLOS LEMOS JR

Carlos Lemos Jr. commonly known as Escorrega is a former mixed martial artist and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt practitioner and coach. A multiple-time world champion in the sport, Lemos Jr. is also regarded as one of the first black belts to come over to Europe to coach and establish Jiu Jitsu academies.

Carlos Lopez

Professor Carlos Lopez is a 3rd degree black belt under Gracie Barra, with another 17 years of experience, he is bilingual in English and Spanish and is known in the Midwest jiu jitsu community as one of the pivotal instructors in the development of the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in Chicago and Illinois, his passion for helping beginners who never did jiu jitsu before achieving their goals is one of his strongest attributes teaching jiu-Jitsu for everyone.

Ricardo Polistchuck

Coach Ricardo is a Brazilian who has been training at Gracie Barra West Loop under Prof Carlos Lemos Prof Marcio Feitosa and Prof Carlos Lopez since 2019. Ricardo is a ICP certified instructor

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JIU-JITSU

iS FOR EVERYONE

INCLUDING YOU!

We offer a wide range of adult Jiu-Jitsu classes, making it easy for students to choose the class that best suits their needs. In addition, our three tiers of classes address varying degrees of skill and knowledge, ensuring that every student finds their perfect match.

For younger students, our Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on teaching the essential building blocks of Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals. To achieve this goal, we have developed a structured curriculum that effectively shows children and teens the value of routine, cooperation, and self-awareness.
Discover Gracie Barra Chicago Now!

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