Gracie Barra Spring Lake

Specialties

Gracie Barra offers world-​class level Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and anyone looking to better their lives. Our school has become a reference for physical education, character development, self-​defense, and world class Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu training. Our friendly, clean, and progress-​oriented environment allows students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that makes them feel like coming back. It doesn’t matter if you want to learn self-​defense, lose weight, relieve stress, complement the education of your kids, or further develop your fighting skills — we are certain you will find us to be an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals!

History

Established in 2014.

1986 — Gracie Barra is founded

After working for many years as an instructor at his Uncle Helio and then his brother Rolls school, Carlos wanted to pursue the dream of having his own school. But it was not until 1986 that Gracie Barra was officially founded — on the same building that it stands today.

During the 80s, the Jiu-​Jitsu had a very strong focus on tournaments and the Carlson Gracie Team performing really well winning most tournaments.

Excited by the building of a school that would live up to the legacy of his brother Rolls, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. accepted to him self the challenge of building a team of young Jiu-​Jitsu fighters that would slowly take away Carson’s hegemony and dominate the competition scene on the 90s and 2000s.

Master Carlos accomplished this never loosing sight of his personal philosophy developed from the lessons learned from his father. He envisioned Jiu-​Jitsu as a tool to support any individual on the quest to achieve his or her dreams of greatness.

Meet the Business Owner

Rafael J.

Business Owner

Professor Rafael Jovet «RJ»

Black Belt under Prof. Machado

He began training judo, jiu-​jitsu, and taekwondo since 2000. Trained under Professor Alexandre W. Machado in Portugal (GB Lisboa). Born in North Carolina and raised in Puerto Rico; lives with his wife and two kids. He enjoys traveling overseas and striving to bring martial arts to Soldiers worldwide. The most important BJJ lesson he has ever learned is that you cannot «accomplish» Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, as a Martial Art is a way of life involving the limitless pursuit of polishing and refining both technique and character.