Summit Martial Arts Competitors

To train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the ‘winning-losing’ or ‘contest’ philosophy. At Gracie Barra America we strive to help students get the most out of their training. For students with consistency and dedication, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the Jiu-Jitsu or the “Gentle Art”. Working from the assumption that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be embraced as a lifelong journey, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has designed an effective learning plan or program of study that allows for students to naturally progress from the white belt to the black belt. Thus, classes and their respective curriculum at Gracie Barra America are not isolated from one another, but elements of a larger structured learning plan called “Programs”.

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Judo America is a non-profit organization located in San Diego, CA of the United States of America. “When I was a child, I was the little guy on the block, rambunctious, very competitive, and I needed an outlet for my high energy. My father, a judoplayer himself, finally relented and enrolled me in the local Judo school. Little did I know that my martial arts journey would be the most profound experience in my life, along with my service in the United States Marine Corps. When I opened my school in 1972, I made a commitment to serving and empowering the community of San Diego by teaching children and adults the confidence, leadership and fitness skills that can only be achieved through martial arts.” - Gerald Lafon, Director of Coaching