Mitsuyo Maeda
The Japanese Jiu-Jitsu master who mentored Carlos Gracie in the 1900s, bringing the art to Brazil.
Our history and tradition
The Gracie Barra Legacy Wall pays tribute to Jiu-Jitsu pioneers whose contributions shaped our philosophy and methodology.
The Japanese Jiu-Jitsu master who mentored Carlos Gracie in the 1900s, bringing the art to Brazil.
First Gracie family member to ever learn Jiu-Jitsu. The visionary founder whose dedication laid the foundation for a martial arts legacy.
The man who proved a smaller person could defeat a bigger and stronger opponent through technique and leverage.
The link between traditional Jiu-Jitsu and modern Jiu-Jitsu. Main instructor for Carlos Gracie Jr.
The founder of Gracie Barra and the visionary of the Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone project.
“The strength of our Jiu-Jitsu lies not only in the techniques we practice but in the lineage, philosophy, and values we uphold. Through unity, discipline, and continuous learning, we honor the past while building the future.”— Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
