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Gracie Barra Downers Grove
Our Programs
At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we offer programs for everyone. Brand new to Jiu-Jitsu? We’ve got you covered. Training for years? We have what you need. Our programs combine physical fitness, self-defense, and personal growth in a welcoming space where our students actually want to train.
Gracie Barra Programs
Discover the Right Jiu-Jitsu Program for You
Our success comes from our philosophy and the people in our community. The foundation our masters built years ago still guides us today. We see Jiu-Jitsu as more than competition—it’s a path for individual development that touches every part of your life. That’s why we train as a family. The team always comes first. We fight for what we believe is right, and we never back down from that commitment.
GB¹ PROGRAM
Top-performing fighters and individuals adhere to a common set of principles that underpin their success. Practicing Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enables individuals to grasp these principles through an engaging process that includes instruction, observation, practice, constructive feedback, live training, and competition.
GB² PROGRAM
The Gracie Barra Program Structure outlines three main stages of student development: the Fundamentals Program, the Advanced Program, and the Black Belt Program. These stages represent varying levels of maturity, with students progressing from one stage to the next at their own natural pace.
GB³ PROGRAM
The Gracie Barra Black Belt Program is the final stage in GB's adult program structure. While it signifies the student's achievement of the highest level of training in our school, it also marks a new beginning.
GB KIDS PROGRAM
The Gracie Barra Program Structure outlines three main stages of student development: the Fundamentals Program, the Advanced Program, and the Black Belt Program. These stages represent varying levels of maturity, with students progressing from one stage to the next at their own natural pace.
PRIVATE TRAINING PROGRAM
The Gracie Barra Black Belt Program is the final stage in GB's adult program structure. While it signifies the student's achievement of the highest level of training in our school, it also marks a new beginning.
WOMEN PROGRAM
In addition to the classes offered in the Adults Gracie Barra Program Structure, our school provides a series of classes specifically designed to introduce women to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a martial art that empowers the weaker to overcome the stronger, It's is an excellent choice for women interested in learning self-defense. And who wouldn't be interested in that, right?
GB NO GI PROGRAM
Gracie Barra’s No-Gi program centers on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques practiced without the traditional gi, with a strong focus on skills for MMA and self-defense.
GB Kids Muay Thai and MMA
In the GB Kids Muay Thai and MMA program, Gracie Barra Downers Grove blends Muay Thai striking with MMA grappling to help students develop fitness, strength, and resilience, with expert instruction in a dynamic and supportive environment.
GBF Program
Our GBF Program is designed by the best female jiu jitsu minds of Gracie Barra to empower women by teaching practical, effective self-defense techniques in a safe and supportive environment.
competition kids team program ( by invitation only )
This is a program by invitation only. As young athletes strive for excellence, the GB Competition Kids Team program at Gracie Barra Downers Grove equips them with advanced skills, discipline, and resilience to compete at higher levels and achieve their goals.
GB NO GI kids program
The GB No Gi KIDS Program at Gracie Barra Downers Grove empowers young athletes to excel by honing advanced skills, fostering discipline, and building resilience. This program prepares them to compete at higher levels and achieve their athletic goals with confidence and dedication.
Self-Defense Classes
Discover expert-led self-defense classes at Gracie Barra Downers Grove, located in the heart of Downers Grove, IL, near the Tivoli Theatre. Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based program teaches practical techniques for personal safety, situational awareness, and de-escalation, suitable for all skill levels. Build confidence, fitness, and mental resilience in a supportive community.
Experience the Essence of Jiu-Jitsu
Join our expert-led Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and unlock a world of growth, confidence, and fitness.