Gracie Barra Oval

A record of a historic moment! 🔺️

Recent events within the broader Jiu-Jitsu community have prompted serious reflection and concern.

Moments like this can surface pain, fear, and difficult questions, especially for those who may have experienced harassment or abuse in the past.

Let us be clear: the trauma caused by harassment and abuse is real, and it must always be met with seriousness, empathy, and respect.

Guided by our core values of Brotherhood, Integrity, and Development, Gracie Barra is committed to placing the safety, dignity, and well-being of every individual above all else.

This commitment is supported by our long-standing Safety, Ethics, and Compliance Framework, which includes clear standards of conduct, ongoing education, and confidential reporting mechanisms.

Safety is not a statement, it is a responsibility.

We remain committed to listening, learning, and acting with care, because trust and safety are built through consistent action over time.

If you need to report a concern within Gracie Barra, confidential and anonymous reporting is available at:

🔗 graciebarra.link/ethics

We stand for a Jiu-Jitsu community where people feel safe, respected, and supported.

Easter Long Weekend Notice

Gracie Barra Oval - London will be closed for Easter on the following dates:

3 April, Friday – Closed
4 April, Saturday – Closed
5 April, Sunday – Closed
6 April, Monday – Closed

Classes will resume on 7 April, Tuesday.

We encourage our community to take this time to rest and reset. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the mats.

Happy Easter from all of us at GB Oval Family!

Happy 70th Birthday to our founder, Mestre Carlos Gracie Jr.!

Today we honor the man whose vision and leadership transformed a dream into a global movement. In a lifetime dedicated to the growth of Jiu-Jitsu, Mestre Carlos has led with integrity, inspired through action, and united our team under the mission of bringing Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.

As we celebrate 40 years of Gracie Barra in 2026, we recognize that none of this would be possible without the wisdom and guidance of the one who started it all.
From 1 school in Barra da Tijuca to 1250+ schools around the world, every student, instructor, school owner, and competitor is part of his legacy.

Obrigado, Mestre. You didn’t just teach us Jiu-Jitsu. You taught us how to live it.

Let’s continue the journey together.

End of Year Schedule 🎄✨

As we head into the festive season, please take note of our end-of-year training schedule:

🔴 24th Dec – Open Mat (11am–1pm)
🔴 25th–28th Dec – Closed
🔴 29th–31st Dec – Open Mat (11am–1pm)
🔴 1st Jan – Closed

✅ All regular classes resume on the 2nd of January

Thank you all for an amazing year of training, growth, and community on the mats ❤️
Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a strong start to 2026!

✨ Merry Christmas from the GB Oval team ✨

🥋✨Gracie Barra Oval Grading & Gathering 2025✨🥋

We are hosting a Master’s class with our two Head Instructors, Professor Natalia and Eduardo Carriello. Father and daughter will be teaching together at this special event.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 29th | 11AM – 1:30PM
📍 Gracie Barra Oval

This is one of the most special days of the year – a time to celebrate progress, dedication, and the amazing journey we’ve shared together on the mats.❤️

After grading, join us for our GBO Gathering at Preto in Victoria 🎉 – food, laughs, and good vibes as we wrap up the year with our Jiu Jitsu family.

We can’t wait to see you all there! 💪

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