Gracie Barra Encinitas

GBE was founded in 2005 by Master Nelson Monteiro, a 7th Degree Black Belt and Prof. Rafael Ramos, a 5th Degree Black Belt. Both Nelson and Rafael earned their Black Belts under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. GBE was the first ever Jiu Jitsu School in San Diego. Our founders have extensive tournament experience including over 40 championship tournament wins between them, including World Masters Championships. Their imprint on the Jiu Jitsu community is well recognized and significant, including establishment of the most prestigious Jiu Jitsu Tournament in the world today, ADCC, Abu Dhabi Combat Club. Today, we are proud to be the largest provider of Self Defense and core-value education in Encinitas and the greater San Diego area.