Gracie Barra Boston
If you think Jiu-Jitsu is dangerous, it’s more dangerous to not know how to defend yourself.
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Gracie Barra Boston
Welcome to Gracie Barra Boston in Boston, Massachusetts! Our brand of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu keeps the authentic Brazilian feel of inclusivity, technique, and hard work. We ensure our students’ take part in a steady growth plan, similar to a plant’s growth journey. We approach BJJ in this way for students to improve physically and mentally, emphasizing mental and emotional development. We believe that Jiu-Jitsu’s life lessons and worldly perspective supersede the physical lessons and fighting techniques taught in BJJ. Come on in for the best physical and mental journey from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
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About Our School
Gracie Barra Boston carries on the Gracie Barra legacy seen at hundreds of schools across the world. Head instructor Alexandre Costa brings a wholesome and positive philosophy to BJJ. Alexandre upholds the belief that Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense training should be fully preventional. We teach martial arts so students are prepared to defend themselves, but hope they never find themselves in the need to do so, similar to car airbags’ purpose. Alexandre’s philosophy took him to great heights, including mentoring Boston Celtics NBA Champion head coach Joe Mazzulla. All of our students receive that same mentorship and guidance from Alexandre and our instructors. Join us and find your self-development on and off the mat!
Our History
Gracie Barra Boston opened over a decade ago with head instructor Alexandre Costa leading the way. Alexandre has practiced martial arts for 40 years, beginning as a six-year old in Brazil to help with his health issues. This led him to make martial arts his life, moving to the United States to carry on the lessons he learned. Even as a five-time world champion, Alexandre most prides himself in making people better. This includes Boston Celtics NBA Champion head coach Joe Mazzulla, who went to him for guidance from martial arts once he became head coach. Alexandre continues to help people better themselves through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu every day at Gracie Barra Boston.
What can you count on from us?
At Gracie Barra Boston, we stand apart from the crowd. Here are a few of the advantages of our martial arts training that you won’t find elsewhere:
We teach students Jiu-Jitsu not just for the physical benefits. The lessons of Jiu-Jitsu branch off to all aspects of life.
Our facility provides a great haven for Jiu-Jitsu. We sit at a great location that shines bright with lots of natural light.
Students make slow and steady improvements at a healthy rate and are not overdone. We follow the philosophy that, If you overwater a plant, it can’t breathe and will die.
Preventional self-defense and avoiding conflict is the best form of self-defense. We teach students to never use Jiu-Jitsu unless necessary as well as teaching mental and emotional self-defense.
Our school welcomes everyone and is free of judgment. We provide a Brazilian feel that is calm but also focuses on getting to work.
Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best forms of exercise you can participate in. We’ve seen many students join us and greatly improve their health just working on their Jiu-Jitsu.
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What Our Students Are Saying
In addition to their technical expertise, our instructors are also excellent teachers who know how to create a supportive and challenging learning environment. They understand that every student is unique and tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual.
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Gracie Barra Boston welcomes everyone in Boston and those in Austin, Brookline, and Cambridge. We are located on the Boston University campus!
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