We provide the northeast with a premier gym and promotion that concentrates on developing athletes at all levels. From training for exercise and health benefits, to competition in grappling, kickboxing, and MMA, we concentrate on all aspects and age levels of competition. Join us for a class, a private lesson, or a show!
We're located in the Southern Tier of New York, in Owego on I-86.
Class Leader & Promoter: Erik Gillette
Phone: (607) 972-8441
Email: [email protected]
Matchmaker: Paul Karabon
Phone: (607) 972-5928
Email: [email protected]
The first Gracie Barra school was first founded in the upper-class Barra da Tijuca (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈbaʀɐ dɐ tʃiˈʒukɐ]) neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.
In a few years Carlos Gracie Jr. was able to turn Gracie Barra into one of the most dominant teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu winning many consecutive world titles. Despite the outstanding results in tournaments, Carlos Gracie Jr. worked hard to create a positive learning environment where all kinds of people could learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. At the school, people can see world champions training with lawyers, doctors, business professionals, etc. on a mutual supportive environment dedicated to development of the individual.
Gracie Barra has graduated more than 600 black belts all over the world.