Gracie Barra Long Beach

Gracie Barra Long Beach is located at 5423 East Village Road Suite D in Long Beach, California. As an official academy within the global Gracie Barra network, the school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction guided by head instructor Professor Rodrigo, a 3rd Degree Black Belt born in Manaus, Brazil. The instructional staff includes first-degree black belt Professor Brian and retired Detective Professor Michael Villareal, who advocates for jiu-jitsu training among law enforcement personnel. The school follows the standardized Gracie Barra curriculum, dividing instruction into GB1 Fundamentals, GB2 Advanced, GB3 Expert, and GBK youth programs. Classes focus on practical self-defense, positional mastery, submission techniques, and mutual respect among training partners. Families and individuals in Long Beach can visit the academy to learn about the schedule and take an introductory class.