Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Carlos 'Escorrega' Lemos Jr.

Details: At Gracie Barra Downers Grove, we believe in the life changing empowerment through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In our state of the art facility We offer almost everything you could ask for in a Martial Arts School. We have a wide range of programs, private training, and many other benefits. Whether you plan to lose weight, get in shape, relieve stress, apply the strategical mindset benefits of martial arts at work, gain confidence, self-esteem or train for competition, our school offers a wide range of plans, and We know one of them is what you are looking for.

Kids Program Url: https://gbdownersgrove.com/our-classes/future-champions-program/

Kids Program Detail: To excel in any endeavor, individuals need to have a strong set of values and a solid character that gives them perseverance to achieve his or her goals. The Gracie Barra Future Champions Program was created to provide children ages 3-15 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect. As a contact sport, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a very challenging yet safe and caring environment for a child to mature towards a real life champion.The outcome of continued childhood practice of GB BJJ goes far beyond the accomplishments on the mats. The discipline and excellence demanded by our instructors often carries over to the child’s behavior at home and at school. Our Future Champions Program is typically subdivided in three different groups to accommodate students of different ages and skill levels: Little Champions I (3-6 years old), Little Champions II (7-9 Years Old), Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old).

Woman Only Program Url: https://gbdownersgrove.com/our-classes/women-program/

Woman Only Program Detail: Aside from all classes offered in the Adults Gracie Barra Program Structure, our school offers a set of classes designed to introduce women to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a martial art designed to allow the weaker to defeat the stronger, BJJ is a perfect fit for women who are interested in learning how to protect themselves ? and who wouldn’t be, right? The Gracie Barra Women’s Program combines a comprehensive self-defense curriculum with emphasis on drills that simulate realistic attack and escape situations. The techniques are complemented by a strong fitness component that is second to none compared to classes offered in regular gyms. Classes specially designed for women like Rape Prevention, BJJ Conditioning and social “get togethers” are added benefits to the ordinary GB activities and create a strong bond between the members of the “Gracie Barra Pink Team.”

Other Programs Available: Muay Thai, Kickboxing

Schedule Url: https://gbdownersgrove.com/classes-schedule/

Email: info@gbdownersgrove.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/GracieBarraDownersGrove

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gbdownersgrove/

Video Url: https://youtu.be/BuIDGt3BGuQ?t=3

Awards: Carlos 'Escorrega' Lemos Jr. - 4X World Champion (1999 purple, 2002, 2015, 2018 Black), American No gi Champion (2009), 3 X Brazilian National Champion (1996,1998,1999), European Champion (2004 black), Pan American Champion (2000 brown, 2015 Black), Brazilian Teams Champion (2003), Chicago Open Champion (2010 Open Weight), World Silver Medalist (2003 black), American No gi Silver Medalist (2009 Open weight), 2 X World Bronze Medalist (2000 brown, 2005 Black), MMA record 2×0

Country: United States