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Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

Instructors

All individuals qualified to teach at our school are certified by the Gracie Barra Instructors Certification Program (ICP). GB Instructors are held responsible to high standards of etiquette, instruction, and philosophy set by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Gracie Barra Association. Additionally, to maintain the integrity and focus on safety in our classes, all instructors are required to be CPR/Basic First Aid certified.

Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

Instructors

Here at Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!

Owner and Head Instructor

Professor Marcio Feitosa

Professor Marcio Feitosa is the Co-Founder of Gracie Barra Headquarters. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he is a primary example of a man who is fully dedicating his life to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra, and its members. Prof. Feitosa’s witty personality, enthusiasm, integrity, and leadership make the essence of GB Headquarters and touch all those around him. An outstanding competition background qualifies him as one of the best lightweight competitors in BJJ history. He collects many titles such as a 3-time World BJJ Champion and Abu-Dhabi Champion, Brazilian Nationals, Brazilian Team Tournament, and the Pan American Championships.

Head Instructor

Professor Carlos Lemos Jr.

Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr. was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, being the son of Carlos Lemos (Senior) and Tulla Lemos. He was introduced to martial arts at the age of 3 through Tae Kwon Do and moved to Judo when he was 10 years old, where he achieved great results. Lemos was also an avid surfer who may have turned pro if not for Jiu Jitsu.

Prof. Lemos’s first coaches were none other than three legends of the sport: Professors Roberto “Gordo”, Alexandre “Soca” Carneiro and Renzo Gracie. He was graded as a blue belt by Prof. Gordo and became an assistant coach at his gym, one of the GB schools in Rio. Once Prof. Gordo moved to Sao Paulo, Carlos started to train under Master Carlos Gracie Junior, who advanced him in the main Gracie Barra school in Brazil from blue belt to black belt. In October of 2001, Lemos established an exceptional BJJ fighting career in Brazil and international.

ICP Certified Instructors

All individuals qualified to teach at our school are certified by the Gracie Barra Instructors Certification Program (ICP). GB Instructors are held responsible for high etiquette standards, instruction, and philosophy set by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Gracie Barra Association. Additionally, to maintain the integrity and focus on safety in our classes, all instructors are required to be CPR/Basic First Aid certified.

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Professor Carlos Lemos Jr.

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