Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School - men, women, kids, self-defense, bully prevention, disciplne, wellness, Our school is the result of the efforts of Prof.
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, ma
09/08/2026
Belts aren’t given here. They’re earned. 💪
On September 19th, we’re celebrating the hard work, the sweat, and the showing-up-every-week that got our kids to this moment.
If your kid is on the mat that day, we promise it’ll be a memory you both keep.
📅 Sept 19th | 1 PM
🥋 Kids Belt Promotion Ceremony
Strength matters. But knowing what strength actually serves matters more.
Roger Gracie breaks down some of the physical foundations he values for Jiu-Jitsu, along with the kind of thinking that only comes from decades of understanding the sport at the highest level.
No overcomplication. No random workout trends. Just fundamentals that make sense on and off the mat.
Save this one. 🔺
You don’t need the perfect mood to show up.
Sad. Angry. Heartbroken. Exhausted. Happy. Unstoppable.
Bring all of it to the mat.
Either way, the gi goes on. See you on the mats. 🔺
09/01/2026
Labor Day plans? We’ve got one. 🥋
Join us on September 7 for a special class at Gracie Barra Encinitas. All levels welcome. Adults & teens.
Come train, move, learn and spend the holiday on the mats with us.
See you there.
Everyone on this mat had a completely different day before they walked in. Doctors, parents, contractors, students, first responders — outside these doors, they’re all living different lives. In here, they’re teammates. That’s the whole point. 🤝
Which one are you? Tag yourself below.
08/26/2026
Nobody escapes these phases on the mat. 🥋
The first class. The first roll. The first tap. The day you almost don’t come back and the day it finally clicks. Every single person on our mats has lived this exact story, no exceptions.
Swipe through and tell us which phase are you in? 👇
New to the mats? Your first class is waiting.
No experience required, just curiosity.
No shortcuts. No talent gap. Just reps, one class at a time.
Your first class doesn’t require experience just curiosity.
Link in bio.
First day? Let’s get one thing right. 🥋
How to tie your gi pants properly.
Because before the rolls, the drills and the submissions… we’re making sure those pants stay exactly where they should.
Save this for your first class.
Another episode of Between Rolls is here! This time featuring Alex talking about what makes Gracie Barra Encinitas more than a place to train.
Come for the fundamentals. Stay for the friendships. Leave with a community that feels like family.
This is Jiu-Jitsu at GBE. 🥋🔥
Why do you train?
We asked our community. These were their answers. 🤝
Every reason is valid. Every reason is yours.
🥋 First class is free, link in bio.
| 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 |