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Official Gracie Barra School • Tijeras

Jiu‑Jitsu &
Self-Defense
Tijeras for Everyone

Train with a welcoming Gracie Barra community in Tijeras. Structured classes help kids, teens and adults build confidence, discipline and practical self-defense.

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Gracie Barra Tijeras Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training

100%Structured
Classes

Certified Instruction

Train with experienced, certified instructors through Gracie Barra's proven curriculum.

World-class curriculum

Community First

A clean, family-friendly and welcoming environment for every experience level.

Jiu‑Jitsu for everyone

Confidence & Fitness

Build discipline, practical self-defense, confidence and lasting physical fitness.

Grow on and off the mats

Your first step

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Start your journey.

Getting started at Gracie Barra is easy. Our team will help you every step of the way.

Introducing

Welcome toGracie BarraTijeras

Gracie Barra Tijeras brings Gracie Barra's proven Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu curriculum to the local community, with programs for every stage of the journey.

Train in a supportive environment focused on technical development, confidence, respect and lasting fitness.

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Official curriculum

Training
Programs

World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for every age and stage, delivered through a curriculum built on our promise of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.”

Kids & Teens

A fun, engaging program that develops discipline, respect, confidence and practical self-defense skills for young students.

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All Levels

Build your skills through structured training for different experience levels. Practice techniques, improve fitness and continue developing your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Advanced

Take your training further through more complex techniques, combinations and controlled sparring sessions.

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Black Belt

Advanced training focused on mastery, personal growth, leadership and the path toward Black Belt excellence.

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Weekly timetable

Class
Schedule

There is no other way: to learn, you must train. From Monday to Saturday, choose the class time that fits your routine and stay consistent on the mats.

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Gracie Barra Tijeras weekly class schedule

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The team

Our
Instructors

Experienced leaders committed to technical excellence, student safety and a positive training environment.

Head Instructor

Roberto “Tussa”
Alencar

4th Degree Black Belt

A five-time No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion and ADCC Brazil Trials Champion. Professor Tussa brings world-class experience and a deep commitment to developing every student.

“Great instructors don't only teach technique. They help students discover confidence, discipline and a non-quitting attitude.”

Head Instructor

Don
Ortega

3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor Don Ortega is a World No-Gi medalist, two-time ADCC veteran and accomplished competitor with decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and grappling.

World No-Gi Bronze Medalist
Two-time ADCC Veteran
2008 IBJJF World Champion — Brown Belt
2007 FILA World Grappling Champion
2009 ADCC Trials Champion

Professor

Chaz Hendrix

Google reviews

Our Community
Says It Best

    
 
 
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   Sebastian Estevanott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
You can really feel how invested the coaches really are to these kids. My daughter has never had more fun than coming here. The owners are really nice people, and have really won us over with how they run this facility, how they treat the students and parents. Hands down the cleanest dojo I’ve ever been in, and LOTS of kids. I hope to see them grow and prosper in a hard industry, they have what it takes, not only as a professional business, but as a place where kids want to go. Thank you for everything you guys do for these kids.
  
 
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   Champaigne Bustos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5* love the environment …. The staff is great, very disciplined, structured and encouraging! My son loves his class and even volunteers to help the little ones! You guys have done great things since you started! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Rachael Gray 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so thankful to have found this place. My 3 year old started classes a couple months ago and it has really helped him come out of his shell and learn to listen/ follow direction. My husband decided to join shortly after and he has really been enjoying the adult classes.