Located in downtown 174 N. Michigan Ave #400, Chicago, Illinois

As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes more and more popular as one of the most efficient martial art, we are very proud to be able to bring the sport to Downtown Chicago. Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that has no prejudices or boundaries people of all ages can participate and learn the techniques. It is one of the best cardio and flexibility workouts a person can get, along with practical self defense knowledge.

Master Carlos Gracie Jr. once said that, “ it is better to be weak and learn than strong because the strong believe in their strength but the weak are in a position to learn and become strong.” Whether you are interested in training for competitions, learning self defense, weight loss or just overall fitness we offer classes for all of these interests and more.

Please stop by and try our free introductory class and welcome to the world of the gentle art.

Welcome to the GB Family.

Message from Master Carlos Gracie Jr

“At the heart of the Gracie Barra Family’s extraordinary success  over the years is our strong philosophy and mission as a group, a  foundation which our masters laid many years ago, but is constantly  being reinforced by the great people that make our community. Jiu-Jitsu  is a beautiful art, and we have a vision of how it should be taught as  a means for individual development going beyond the competitive realm.  To achieve this vision, we must remember to come together as a family,  always putting the team in front of individual. For that, we will fight  to the end for what we believe is right”.

~ Master Carlos Gracie Jr. (Founder)