Gracie barra south denver
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, kids and women, built on the proven Gracie Barra method. No experience needed. Just show up and roll. Your first class is free.
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Loved by the
South Denver mat.
"Walked in never having trained a day in my life and left hooked. The coaching is patient and detailed, and everyone made me feel welcome from the first roll."
"My two kids look forward to class every single week. The instructors know how to keep them engaged while teaching real discipline and respect. Huge change in their confidence."
"Professor Lucas breaks down every technique with real detail and gives feedback to everyone on the mat, no matter the class size. Best structured Jiu-Jitsu I have trained."
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A path for every
student, every age.
The Gracie Barra curriculum is a structured, step by step system. Wherever you start, there is a clear next belt on the map.
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
The foundation of Gracie Barra. Core technique, self-defense and the philosophy behind the art, built for people starting from zero.
Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
Complex drills, No-Gi work and live training that build on your fundamentals. Opens up after 3 stripes on white belt.
Expert Jiu-Jitsu
The highest level of training on the mat. Higher complexity, higher intensity, open to blue belts and above.
Gracie Barra Kids
A fun, safe and age-appropriate program that builds confidence, discipline and respect through takedowns and ground technique.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women
A supportive, inclusive intro to Jiu-Jitsu for women. Core technique and real confidence, with a clear path into GB1, GB2 and beyond.
Private Classes
One-on-one training built around your goals, whether refining technique, prepping for competition or accelerating your progress.
Led by world
champions.
GB South Denver is led by Professors Lucas Valente and Andressa Cintra, a married team of Gracie Barra black belts under Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes. They compete at the very top of the sport and teach seminars across the US and abroad, and they bring that same world-class detail and care to every student on the mat, from day-one beginners to kids.
Train with our teamTraining under Draculino since the age of three, Professor Lucas built his career on discipline and technical excellence. Known for a dynamic guard and a relentless pressure game, he is undefeated in professional MMA and is regarded as one of the most complete competitors of his generation. He teaches seminars worldwide.
Professor Andressa started Jiu-Jitsu at 14 and became one of the most accomplished female black belts in the sport. A dedicated competitor and teacher, she brings technical detail, patience and care to every student, kids and adults alike.
Find a class that
fits your week.
Morning, midday and evening sessions across the week. Pick a day and see what is on the mat.
Schedule may change on holidays. Confirm your class time when you book.
More than technique.
It's who you become.
Jiu-Jitsu is the most honest thing you can train. The mat does not care about your job, your age or your past. You either showed up or you did not. Here is what showing up builds.
Real Self-Defense
Learn to stay calm and in control under pressure with a system proven for over 40 years, not flashy moves that fall apart when it counts.
Strength & Conditioning
Get leaner, stronger and sharper without ever setting foot on a treadmill. Every class is a full-body workout that never feels like one.
A Real Community
Brotherhood is not a slogan here. You train with people who push you up, celebrate your wins and show up for you off the mat too.
Discipline & Focus
The structured GB curriculum builds habits that carry into work, school and life. Show up, do the reps, watch yourself change.
A Clear Path
From white belt to black, every class fits a bigger map. You always know where you are and what the next step looks like.
Certified Instruction
Every coach is trained through the Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program, so you learn the art the way it was meant to be taught.