Gracie Barra Trussville is a place to belong, grow stronger, and become your best.
PROF. PEDRO DUTRA
Gracie Barra Trussville
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School & Self-Defense
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: from the Gracie family to the world
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began with family, creativity, and the idea that technique can overcome size and strength. It started when Carlos Gracie learned Jiu-Jitsu from the Japanese master Mitsuyo Maeda. Over time, Carlos and his brothers, especially Helio Gracie, adapted what they learned, focusing on leverage, timing, and strategy instead of relying on power alone.
What they created became Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that changed the way people think about self-defense. It showed that anyone, regardless of body type, could learn to protect themselves and feel confident. At Gracie Barra Trussville, we are proud to carry on this tradition by sharing this life-changing martial art with our local community and surrounding areas.
The Gracie Barra Philosophy
At Gracie Barra, we believe Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. Age, background, and fitness level don’t matter. Our Jiu-Jitsu classes are designed to support all levels, from very beginners to experienced students, and everyone in between. Even if you’ve never trained in martial arts before, you’ll feel welcome from your first day.
Our Jiu-Jitsu programs follow the teaching methods developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. over more than 40 years. Our Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on discipline, respect, consistency, and personal growth. Every Gracie Barra gym follows a structured curriculum, so students receive high-quality instruction in a safe, organized, and supportive environment.
We offer Jiu-Jitsu classes designed for different ages and goals:
Kids Jiu-Jitsu – Helps children build confidence, coordination, focus, and respect while learning in fun, structured, age-appropriate classes.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women – A supportive space where women can learn practical self-defense, improve fitness, and train with encouraging teammates.
Jiu-Jitsu for Adults – Great for staying active, reducing stress, getting in shape, and learning effective self-defense in a positive environment.
All classes are taught by trained and certified Jiu-Jitsu instructors who guide students step by step. Each class follows a clear format with warm-ups, technique practice, partner drills, and live training, so you always know what to expect and how to improve.
No matter your goal, whether it’s getting in shape, improving overall health, building confidence, or becoming part of a strong community, Gracie Barra Trussville offers a place where you can grow, learn, and improve through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Barra Trussville is a place for the whole family. We invite you to come train, grow, and be part of a community that supports each other every day.
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Real Reviews from Our Jiu-Jitsu Students in Trussville
If you’re looking for a Jiu Jitsu school near you in Trussville, see what our students have to say about the jiu jitsu classes at Gracie Barra Trussville.
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GRANDMASTER CARLOS GRACIE SR.
12 COMMANDMENTS
- To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- Give all your friends the feeling that they are valuable.
- Think always in the best, work solely for the best and expect always the best.
- Forget about past mistakes and concentrate your energies on the victories ahead.
- Spend all the time you need in perfecting yourself, but leave no time to criticize the others.
- Always have a positive opinion about yourself and tell it to the world, not through words of vanity but through benevolence.
- Speak to every one of happiness, health and prosperity.
- Always look at events from a positive point of view, and turn positive into a reality in life.
- Always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
- Always keep your fellow men joyful and have a pleasant attitude to all that address you.
- Become too big to feel unrest, too noble to feel anger, too strong to feel fear and too happy to tumble in adversity.
- Have the strong belief that the world is beside you if you keep true to what is best within you.
Meet Gracie Barra Trussville's Jiu-Jitsu Instructors
FOUNDER AND HEAD PROFESSOR, BLACK BELT, 2nd DEGREE
Professor Pedro Dutra is a 4th-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has trained for most of his life. Together with his wife, Prof. Jacqueline, he leads our Jiu-Jitsu classes with a clear, step-by-step approach focused on strong fundamentals, safety, and real progress. At Gracie Barra Trussville, he helps students of all ages build confidence, discipline, and skills they can use on and off the mats.
FOUNDER AND PROFESSOR, BLACK BELT, 2nd DEGREE
Professor Jacqueline Dutra is a Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu instructor known for her supportive and encouraging teaching style. Together with her husband, Prof. Pedro, she leads Gracie Barra Trussville and creates a safe, welcoming space, especially for women, kids, and families, where students can feel confident, motivated, and part of the team.
A Local Family, A Global Family
At Gracie Barra, you’re not just joining a Jiu-Jitsu gym, you’re becoming part of a global community with over 1,000 schools worldwide.
Our martial arts classes combine high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with a strong focus on physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal growth. You’ll break a sweat, learn real self-defense, and connect with supportive teammates who encourage you to do your best.
Whether you’re training Jiu-Jitsu to get in shape, manage stress, or pursue athletic goals, you’ll be part of something bigger, a worldwide community. So keep your kimono close, because wherever life takes you, there’s always a Gracie Barra school nearby.