Gracie Barra Chandler

Gracie Barra Chandler

Gracie Barra Chandler sits on East Ray Road in central Chandler, part of the global Gracie Barra network founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. in Rio de Janeiro. The academy operates under Professor Paulo Eduardo "Piu" (4th Degree Black Belt) as head instructor alongside Professor Lucas Castro "Lukinha." The "jiu-jitsu for everyone" approach emphasizes brotherhood, integrity, and personal development across all skill levels.

Kids Jiu Jitsu Programs

The kids curriculum splits into three age-tight tiers covering ages 4 through 15, with standardized Gracie Barra Kids (GBK) curriculum used across the global network. Programs include:
- LC1 - Little Champions 1, ages 4-6 (intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through games)
- LC2 - Little Champions 2, ages 7-9 (technique, discipline, and self-defense)
- Juniors, ages 10-15 (technique, self-defense, and fitness)
- Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (continued curriculum for parents and older teens)
- ESA-approved facility

What's Included

• Professor Paulo "Piu" (4th Degree Black Belt) as head instructor
• Professor Lucas Castro "Lukinha" on senior coaching staff
• Standardized GBK kids curriculum used across global Gracie Barra network
• Three tightly age-separated kids tiers
• ESA-approved facility (Empowerment Scholarship Account eligible)

Experience

The Gracie Barra network is one of the two largest BJJ federations in the world (alongside Alliance), which means curriculum consistency and predictable progression for kids who might move between cities. The ESA-approval is meaningful for Arizona families using Empowerment Scholarship dollars. Pattern fits Chandler families that want their child trained in a globally-recognized BJJ brand with structured kids progression.