A Gift from the Gracie Family to the World: Jiu-Jitsu as We Know It
The roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are grounded in family, creativity, and transformation. It all started with Carlos Gracie, who was taught Jiu-Jitsu from the Japanese master Mitsuyo Maeda. Later Carlos and his brothers customized the techniques to match their own strengths, focusing on strategy, leverage, and submissions to overcome size and power. What they built became the foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also well-known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a style that reshaped self-defense and helped people of all body types feel confident and capable. Today, at Gracie Barra Herriman, we carry on that tradition by sharing this powerful and life changing martial art with our local community and surronding.
Gracie Barra's Philosophy
At Gracie Barra, we believe that Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or fitness level. That’s why our Jiu-Jitsu classes are structured to support complete beginners, experienced students, and everyone in between. Even if you’ve never tried martial arts before, you’ll find a welcoming place to start here.
Our Jiu-Jitsu programs are built on the teaching methods developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. over the last 40 years, with a focus on discipline, respect, consistency, and personal growth. Every Jiu-Jitsu class follows a standardized curriculum that ensures students across all Gracie Barra schools receive high-quality instruction in a safe and organized environment.
We offer specific programs tailored to different needs and life stages:
Kids Jiu-Jitsu – Designed to help children develop coordination, confidence, focus, and respect for others while having fun in structured, age-appropriate classes.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women – A comfortable space where women can learn practical self-defense, improve fitness, and train with supportive teammates.
Jiu-Jitsu for Adults – Ideal for staying active and getting fit, reducing stress, and gaining self-defense skills in a motivating and respectful setting.
All of our Jiu-Jitsu classes are led by trained, certified instructors who are here to guide you step by step through your Jiu-Jitsu journey. We follow a clear class format: warm-up, technical drills, partner practice, and live training, so you always know what to expect and how to progress.
No matter your goal, whether it’s to get fit, general health, boost focus and confidence, or you just want to be part of a community, Gracie Barra Herriman offers a place for you to grow and learn through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
