Gracie Barra Encinitas

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Gracie Barra Encinitas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School - men, women, kids, self-defense, bully prevention, disciplne, wellness, Our school is the result of the efforts of Prof.
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The Gracie Barra School of Encinitas was founded in Feb 2005. Nelson Monteiro, a 5th Degree Black Belt and Prof. Rafael Ramos, a 2nd Degree Black Belt both under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of North San Diego County and is a reference for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff and La Costa. The Gracie Barra Encinitas classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs from people with different ages, gender and levels. Our clean, friendly, and progress oriented environment allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that always make them feel like coming back. Gracie Barra is for anyone who values discipline, wellness, martial art, respect, and is looking for a well balanced life-style. It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to loose weight or learn self-defense, a busy business man looking for a stress relieving activity, a parent searching for an something to complement the education of your kids, or a experienced martial artist aiming for the further development of your fighting skills, come to the school. We are sure you will find at our school an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals

You’re building strength. How are you using it on the mat? 🥋Lifting can support the physical demands of Jiu-Jitsu. Mat t...
10/27/2026

You’re building strength. How are you using it on the mat? 🥋

Lifting can support the physical demands of Jiu-Jitsu. Mat time teaches you how to apply that strength with timing, positioning, and control.

They bring different things to your practice. The opportunity is to make them work together, with enough room to learn and recover.

Swipe through to explore the connection, including what research says about strength and BJJ.

Save this for your next training week. Do you lift alongside Jiu-Jitsu?

10/26/2026

The final lesson in this series is simple: Jiu-Jitsu stays with you. 🥋

It’s more than what happens during class. It’s the confidence to start something new, the discipline to keep showing up, and the people you meet along the way.

For Master Nelson, that’s what a lifelong practice is about: learning, growing, and being part of a community that supports each other on and off the mat.

Thank you, Master Nelson, for sharing the wisdom behind the practice. 🤝

Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone.

One hour changes everything.Because it’s the one hour where your phone’s away, nobody needs anything from you, and you g...
10/22/2026

One hour changes everything.

Because it’s the one hour where your phone’s away, nobody needs anything from you, and you get to just move.

A stronger body. A clearer mind. A room full of people who show up for each other, week after week.

Some days you won’t want to go. Go anyway. That’s usually the class that changes your whole day.

Sixty minutes, over and over. That’s the whole secret. 🥋

10/19/2026
10/16/2026

You come to learn Jiu-Jitsu. You find people to grow with. 🤝

Different backgrounds. Different routines. One shared place to keep learning.

Between the techniques and the rounds, friendships take shape. Training partners become familiar faces you look forward to seeing each week.

That’s part of what we’re building at Gracie Barra Encinitas, one class at a time.

Between Rolls | Ep. 4 🥋

Tag a training partner who’s become a friend.

Bring the family for Halloween fun on the mat! 🥋Join us for our Halloween Family Class—a morning to share some laughs, e...
10/13/2026

Bring the family for Halloween fun on the mat! 🥋

Join us for our Halloween Family Class—a morning to share some laughs, enjoy Jiu-Jitsu together, and celebrate with your GBE community.

We’ll have a kids’ costume contest and treats for all kids. Costumes are welcome, but optional!

October 31 • 9 AM
Gracie Barra Encinitas

Save the date. We can’t wait to see your family on the mat!

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10/12/2026

Before ADCC became a name known around the world, there were people coming together to train.

In Episode 2 of Nelson’s Untold Story, Master Nelson remembers life in Abu Dhabi, long training sessions with Sheikh Tahnoon, and the San Diego students who became part of that journey.

A local connection. A shared passion. A story that reached far beyond the academy. 🥋🤝

From Del Mar to Abu Dhabi • Episode 2 of 4.

Watch now and share with someone who loves the stories behind Jiu-Jitsu.

Building your game starts with understanding the details. 🥋Our special class with Prof. Alex Jones will focus on guard p...
10/09/2026

Building your game starts with understanding the details. 🥋

Our special class with Prof. Alex Jones will focus on guard passing, giving students of all levels an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and find new connections in their practice.

Whether you’re learning the foundations or refining your approach, a different teaching perspective can help familiar techniques make more sense.

October 24 • 10:15–11:45 AM
Gracie Barra Encinitas
All levels welcome.

Bring your curiosity. We’ll see you on the mat!

A stripe is small. The progress behind it isn’t. 🥋This September, we celebrated students taking another step in their Ji...
10/07/2026

A stripe is small. The progress behind it isn’t. 🥋

This September, we celebrated students taking another step in their Jiu-Jitsu journey. Each new stripe represents time on the mat, lessons practiced, and the decision to keep showing up.

To everyone who earned a stripe: congratulations. We’re proud to be part of your progress.

Leave a 🤝 to celebrate our teammates!

Different schools. One community of women supporting each other. 🥋🤝Join us for Women’s Only Training Day at Gracie Barra...
10/06/2026

Different schools. One community of women supporting each other. 🥋🤝

Join us for Women’s Only Training Day at Gracie Barra Encinitas; a chance to practice together, meet new training partners, and cheer each other on.

Women from all San Diego-area Gracie Barra schools are invited. All levels welcome!

Sunday, October 11 • 11:30 AM

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Address

613 Westlake Street
Encinitas, CA
92024

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10am
3:15pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
3:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 10am
3:15pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
3:15pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 10am
3:15pm - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

Telephone

+17605402264

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