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Begin your Jiu-jitsu journey!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. It is known for its effectiveness in self-defense and its ability to enable a smaller person to defend themselves against a larger opponent. At our academy, we offer expert instruction in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, taught by skilled and experienced practitioners. Our classes are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels, and we have a welcoming and inclusive community of students. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your techniques, our academy has something to offer you. Join us and discover the physical and mental benefits of training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in GB Layton.
Just come as you are and wear something comfortable!
This is a fantastic chance to get on the mats with your kids or friends and enjoy some fun together! No obligations, no commitments—just a way to share the love of jiu-jitsu!
Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) for our free Family Class, open to everyone in the community.
At the heart of the Gracie Barra Family’s extraordinary success over the years is our strong philosophy and mission as a group—a foundation which our masters laid many years ago but is constantly being reinforced by the great people that make up our community. Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art, and we have a vision of how it should be taught as a means for individual development, going beyond the competitive realm. To achieve this vision, we must remember to come together as a family, always putting the team before the individual. For that, we will fight to the end for what we believe is right.
CARLOS GRACIE JR
Carlos Gracie Jr. was born on January 17, 1956, and grew up under the strong influence of his family of fighters. In sync with the life philosophy and teachings of his father, Carlos Gracie Sr., Carlinhos – as he is called by friends and relatives – observed and learned from some of the most influential figures in the Gracie family of all time: Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, and his brother Rolls Gracie. The most significant years of his childhood and adolescence were spent in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, in the legendary house of Teresópolis – a ranch with dozens of rooms where the children of Carlos Gracie and Helio Gracie lived and trained together for years. It was there that Carlos Gracie Jr. learned to live in a community where everyone needed to coexist, share things, and learn from each other, a life dynamic that became an ideal for him. In many ways, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. seems to replicate this idea of community on a large scale today at Gracie Barra.
Gracie Barra Layton is a proud participant in the following educational programs here in Northern Utah:
Utah Fits All
OpenEd
Children First
Harmony Education
Everything changed one night when I stumbled upon a video online that extolled the virtues of jiu-jitsu as a superior martial art. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. I walked into Gracie Barra Encinitas (CA) in 2016, and from day one, I was hooked.
I quickly became a regular at the school, training consistently month after month and year after year. I had the privilege of training under Master Nelson Monteiro and Professor Rafael Ramos, and their guidance has been invaluable. The lessons I’ve learned from them have profoundly impacted my life.
In 2023, I earned my black belt, marking a proud milestone in my journey. By 2024, I chose to retire from a 23-year career in accounting to pursue jiu-jitsu full time and open my own school. My love for the mountains and skiing helped me decide on the perfect location.
In March 2024, I received the keys to the new school, and after three months of construction, we officially opened on June 1st. I’m thrilled to bring Gracie Barra jiu-jitsu to the Layton community and share the transformative benefits of this art with others.
I completed my college degree in Law in 2018.
In 2023, I relocated to California to train with Master Nelson Monteiro and Professor Rafael Ramos at Gracie Barra Encinitas. By 2024, Professor Steve invited me to join his team and move to Utah to help open Gracie Barra Layton.
You can be a Gracie Barra Layton student! Enroll today and be part of the largest Jiu-Jitsu school in the world!
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