Gracie Barra(GB) is aBrazilian jiu-jitsuacademy and team co-funded in 1986 byCarlos Gracie Jr.,a son ofCarlos Gracie,one of the founders ofBrazilian jiu-jitsu.
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| Also known as | GB |
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| Date founded | 1986[1] |
| Country of origin | Brazil / US |
| Founder | Carlos Gracie Jr |
| Arts taught | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Ancestor schools | Academia Gracie |
| Practitioners | |
| Official website | graciebarra |
History
editThe Gracie Barra academy was established in 1986 byCarlos Gracie Jr.(known as Carlinhos) at theBarra da Tijucaneighborhood inRio de Janeiro.[1]Gracie, a son ofCarlos GracieSr. one of the founders ofBrazilian jiu-jitsu,had been head coach at the main Gracie academy in Downtown Rio de Janeiro, before leading his brotherRolls Gracie's school inCopacabana,following his tragic death in ahang-glidingaccident.[2]The academy became known as Gracie Barra in reference to the neighborhood.[3]
In a year the academy went from 20 to 200 members including some of the students Gracie had coached at his brother's academy, such asJean Jacques MachadoandRenzo Gracie.[1]The team became one of the best in the world, winning theWorld Championshipmultiple times. In 2002 Gracie Barra competition team members won 8 gold medals in the men's black belt division.[4]
In 2005, with the assistance ofMarcio Feitosa,Gracie moved the team's headquarters toIrvine California,United States.[1]In 2010 Gracie Barra created the instructors' certification program. Gracie Barra has graduated more than 500black beltsall over the world.[1]
CompNet
editGracie Barra CompNet (Competition Network) are tournaments held between GB schools with rules based on theIBJJF,the first CompNet tournament was held in June 2008 at the Gracie Barra Headquarters.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcde"Gracie Barra Academy".BJJ Heroes – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News.March 25, 2012.
- ^D’Hue, Alex (December 19, 2014),"Heritage",Gracie Barra Garden Grove
- ^"A Brief History of IBJJF and What It Helped To Establish For Jiu-Jitsu".rollingtimesmag.July 6, 2022.
- ^"Gracie Barra: A History".Attack The Back.August 25, 2020.
- ^"The Founder of Carlos Gracie Jr".Gracie Barra Katy.January 17, 1956.