Gracie Barra Lake Norman

Gracie Barra Lake Norman is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cornelius, North Carolina, and part of the internationally recognized Gracie Barra organization. The school welcomes students of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels, offering instruction for beginners as well as practitioners seeking to advance their skills. Its programs include GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, GB3 Live Training, private lessons, competition training, children’s classes, No-Gi training, and women’s Jiu-Jitsu classes. The academy also offers specialized training for military and police personnel, with discounts available.

Training focuses on technique, self-defense, fitness, confidence, discipline, and personal development in a supportive community. The school emphasizes respect, integrity, and mutual encouragement, and is led by Professor Marcos Barros, a fifth-degree black belt. Its facility features Dollamur mats over a foam system and follows a regular cleaning and disinfection schedule. Morning and evening classes are available on weekdays, with Saturday sessions. Prospective students can schedule a free trial class to experience the academy and its programs.