Gracie Barra South Portland, ME

Gracie Barra South Portland, ME operates at 798 Main St. Suite 9B in South Portland, Maine. Representing the global Gracie Barra association, the school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, tactical grappling education, and youth martial arts training for practitioners across South Portland and the neighboring coastal Maine communities. Instruction is directed by head instructor Professor Mário Lemos, an experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Classes adhere to the standardized Gracie Barra curriculum, guiding students through foundational takedowns, guard retention, positional dominance, and submission defense. The coaching staff maintains a structured, safety-conscious training environment suitable for practitioners of all fitness levels. Course offerings at the school are arranged into structured pathways for practitioners of all experience levels. Course offerings include the Gracie Barra Fundamentals Program for beginning practitioners alongside advanced and Black Belt program sessions for experienced martial artists. Youth coursework features classes for children and teens divided by age and experience level, and prospective students can arrange a trial class.