Gracie Barra Downers Grove

About Us

At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we are more than a martial arts school—we are a community dedicated to personal growth, discipline, and empowerment through the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Our experienced instructors provide a supportive environment where students of all levels can thrive, learn, and become their best selves. Join us and be part of a tradition of excellence that goes beyond the mats.

A young martial artist in a blue gi and orange belt shakes hands with an instructor in a white gi in the dojo, with onlookers admiring in the background. Discover more about us and witness how we cultivate respect and skill within our welcoming community.

WHY GRACIE BARRA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?

We at GB believe that if everyone trained GB, the world would be a better place.

For over 11 years, Gracie Barra Downers Grove has been dedicated to teaching, empowering, and developing students of all ages and backgrounds. The benefits of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu extend far beyond the mats and can positively impact every aspect of your life. At Gracie Barra, our students are encouraged to become leaders, both in their training and in their everyday lives. We nurture independent thinking, support your fighting spirit, and help you achieve your personal BJJ goals.

Through GB, you’ll not only learn effective self-defense techniques but also discover new aspects of yourself—both physically and mentally. You’ll push your limits, gaining strength, resilience, and a deeper understanding of your own potential. Gracie Barra recognizes that each student has unique goals, and we are here to support you in reaching them. The more you train, the stronger you will become, and the closer you will get to unlocking your true potential in life.

At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we are proud of our legacy of empowering individuals and transforming lives for over a decade. Join us, and let us help you grow into the best version of yourself!

OUR CORE VALUES

At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we are guided by three core values: Brotherhood-Sisterhood, where we build lasting relationships and a supportive community; Integrity, which shapes our commitment to honest and respectful training; and Development, ensuring continuous growth both on and off the mat. Come join the Gracie Barra family and let us help you achieve your goals through our Gracie Barra-approved training curriculums!

In our family-friendly environment, we foster camaraderie, discipline, self-control, respect, empowerment, and Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu skills to harness anyone’s energy for the best! Whether you’re an adult looking to get in shape, lose weight, a mom learning self-defense, or a kid aiming to compete in Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, and MMA, we are confident that our team of second-to-none instructors can provide you with one of the best martial arts experiences in DuPage County and across the Midwest.

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WELCOME TO GRACIE BARRA
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we believe in the life changing empowerment through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In our state of the art facility We offer almost everything you could ask for in a Martial Arts School. We have a wide range of programs, private training, and many other benefits. Whether you plan to lose weight, get in shape, relieve stress, apply the strategical mindset benefits of martial arts at work, gain confidence, self-esteem or train for competition, our school offers a wide range of plans, and We know one of them is what you are looking for.

Experience the Essence of Jiu-Jitsu

Join our expert-led Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and unlock a world of growth, confidence, and fitness.

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