Gracie Barra Encinitas

The Premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School in Encinitas, CA
Gracie Barra Encinitas (GBE) offers world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for adults and children. And our students represent virtually every industry and profession you including school faculty, law enforcement, medical staff, active/inactive military, finance, law, service industry, and more. We strive to exemplify the highest ideals for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff and La Costa.

GBE classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs for people of varying ages, gender and levels. Our clean, friendly, safe, and progress-oriented environment allows students to have a challenging, inspiring, and friendly learning experience that is ingratiating and welcoming.

Our History of BJJ Instruction
GBE was founded in 2005 by Master Nelson Monteiro, a 7th Degree Black Belt and Prof. Rafael Ramos, a 5th Degree Black Belt. Both Nelson and Rafael earned their Black Belts under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. GBE was the first ever Jiu Jitsu School in San Diego. Our founders have extensive tournament experience including over 40 championship tournament wins between them, including World Masters Championships. Their imprint on the Jiu Jitsu community is well recognized and significant, including establishment of the most prestigious Jiu Jitsu Tournament in the world today, ADCC, Abu Dhabi Combat Club. Today, we are proud to be the largest provider of Self Defense and core-value education in Encinitas and the greater San Diego area.

Gracie Barra Encinitas
613 Westlake St
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 540-2264