06/11/2026
SEMINAR UPDATE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Prof. Ana Laura Cordeiro is unable to travel and teach this weekend’s seminar. We wish her all the best and look forward to welcoming her to GB Deerfield in the future.
We are grateful that Prof. Pedro Marinho has stepped in and will be joining us this Saturday.
Prof. Pedro Marinho is one of the top competitors representing Gracie Barra on the professional circuit, with accomplishments including:
🥇 2X IBJJF Black Belt World Champion
🥇 WNO -93kg Champion
🥇 BJJ Stars Absolute Champion
🥇 IBJJF American Nationals Champion
🥋 2X ADCC Veteran
We are excited to learn from one of the best and continue what promises to be an incredible seminar experience.
📍 Gracie Barra Deerfield
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
There is still time to register. Contact us for details.
☎️(847)-504-7213
06/07/2026
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized at our GBK Promotion Ceremony!
Every stripe and belt represents hours of training, perseverance, and growth on the mats.
We’re proud of the effort our students put in each week and grateful for the families who support them along the way.
Thank you to our instructors, junior assistants, parent volunteers, and families for helping create an environment where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep showing up.
We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
📍 Gracie Barra Deerfield
06/05/2026
☀️ Summer Schedule begins Monday, June 8!
Please note a few temporary schedule adjustments for the summer. The summer schedule will run through August 24, when our regular schedule resumes.
Key changes:
✅ LC2 & Juniors combined Monday through Thursday at 5:10 PM
✅ Friday Open Mat Pilot at 6:15 PM
Please review the updated schedule and reserve your classes in Zen Planner.
📍 Gracie Barra Deerfield
55 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL
06/02/2026
Some of the best moments in Jiu Jitsu aren’t the techniques.
They’re the laughs between rounds.
The conversations after class.
The encouragement when something finally clicks.
The friendships that form along the way.
But those moments are built on something important: a room full of women committed to learning, improving, and helping one another grow.
Our monthly Women’s Class brings together women of all experience levels for technical training, support, and a lot of fun along the way.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this month. We can’t wait to do it again.
Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Thursdays at 5:10 PM
📍 Gracie Barra Deerfield
06/05/2026
06/02/2026