Welcome to Gracie Barra San Diego

Southern California's Premiere Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Welcome! Gracie Barra San Diego invites you to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, one of the most effective martial art systems both on and off of the streets. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ for short, is well known for enhancing one’s overall lifestyle, as it gives participants fitness and strength, as well as a strong mental mindset and confidence.

Gracie Barra is special, as it is not only the most accomplished BJJ organization out of Brazil, but is responsible for bringing the “family” aspect to the art. As a 3^rd degree Black Belt, I am dedicated to passing the teachings and legacy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s founder, Carlos Gracie Sr., to my own Gracie Barra students through my own direct and continued training under Carlos Gracie Jr., both son of Carlos Sr. and head of Gracie Barra.

Just minutes from the surf, the Del Mar school has stood the test of time since 1994, making it one of the oldest and most established BJJ academies in Southern California. Oceanside is our second home and, due to its popularity, was doubled in size and upgraded at every level. Unlike many others, our BJJ classes are offered Mon-Sat with day and evening sessions to fit most schedules. We offer both group and private lessons for men, women and children.

This virtual extension of our school is loaded with information about the history of BJJ and Gracie Barra, as well as our programs and successes both on and off the mats. Whether you’re looking to get into fantastic shape, protect yourself, or compete in BJJ or MMA, we encourage you to contact us to schedule your first introduction class. You too can benefit from the BJJ lifestyle.

~ Professor Marcelo Pereira

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.