Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense School for kids, adults, and families
Gracie Barra offers world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense instruction for kids, adults, and families, and anyone looking to better their lives. Our school has become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Our friendly, clean, and progress-oriented environment allows students to have a challenging, inspir
09/07/2026
Happy Labor Day from GB Deerfield! 🇺🇸🥋
We hope everyone enjoys the day with family and friends.
Starting Labor Day the best way we know how, on the mats. Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 9:00 AM All-Levels class this morning!
A reminder that all other classes are canceled today.
Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day, and we’ll see everyone back on the mats tomorrow! 🔺
09/06/2026
What a weekend for our competitors! 🥋🏆
Congratulations to Claudia, Aurora, Soleil, Azurra, and Jacob on stepping out there and representing Gracie Barra Deerfield.
Claudia earned silver at the IBJJF World Master Championship, the girls had an incredible showing with podium finishes at Jiu-Jitsu Con, and Jacob earned 2nd place at the Chicago Fall Games.
We’re proud of the courage, preparation, and effort it takes to compete. Congratulations, everyone! ❤️🔺
Congratulations to all of our promotions this week!👏👏👏
“Small steps taken in the right direction can produce great results.”
Keep up the dedication, perseverance and consistency!
Not all Jiu-Jitsu advice is good advice. 😅
We asked five of our students: What’s the worst Jiu-Jitsu advice you’ve received?
What would your answer be? Let us know below. 👇🥋
Just arrived at GB Deerfield 🔺
The limited-edition Continuum Kimono by Gracie Barra x Vanguard is now available at our school.
Limited quantities and sizes available.
09/02/2026
Labor Day training 🔺🥋
Join us Monday, September 7 at 9:00 AM for one All-Levels Adult Class.
All regular Monday classes will be canceled. We’ll see you on the mats! ❤️
📣 It’s Time for Week 1 of the Gracie Barra Curriculum!
Embark on a journey of skill and strategy with as we revisit the essentials:
✊ Ground Strike
🔄 Transitions to the Guard or Sacrifice Throws
🛡Guard
Align your practice with the teachings at over 1,000 GB schools worldwide — a curriculum that sharpens the art of Jiu-Jitsu. 🌐🥋
🔗grab the GB Online App, and set forth on your quest for Jiu-Jitsu mastery.
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08/30/2026
Sunday women’s training ❤️
Good work, good rounds, and a lot of laughs in between.
Sweeps, takedowns, and another really fun class with this group. 🥋
Sometimes Jiu-Jitsu starts with your kids. 🔺🥋
His son started at GB Deerfield first. After spending time on the sidelines, seeing the community, and watching his son enjoy training, he decided to step onto the mats himself.
What started as something for his son became something they could both be part of.
We love seeing families discover Jiu-Jitsu together. ❤️
Ready to give it a try? Come experience a class at GB Deerfield.
| Monday | 6:30am - 7:30am |
| 4:30pm - 8:30pm | |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 8:30pm | |
| Wednesday | 6:30am - 7:30am |
| 4:30pm - 8:30pm | |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 8:15pm | |
| Saturday | 9am - 11:30am |
| Sunday | 9am - 10am |