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!
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
