Sign up and find out how to get a free class below! My goal was simply to build a brotherhood to lead the expansion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while respecting the essence of our art.
My students are an extension of my family. I want each of them to achieve their personal best while helping spread Jiu-Jitsu. We must do that honoring the traditions and efforts of those who came before us. I spent years bouncing from gym to gym looking for what I found in Gracie Barra. So let me help save you some time and frustration.
I competed under olympic world champions wrestling , and spent time with world champions boxers , to know a good coach when I see one. Mike Buckels is the only coach in St. Louis I would trust to teach my wife, children, and myself. Both his professionalism and his demand for proper etiquette on and off the mat is why I chose to train with Gracie Barra. The term "you get what you pay for" is more than true. I would pay double for the type of character inside this gym.
Professor Buckels invests in the lives of his students. You wont find that anywhere else. Gracie Barra has become family to me! Structured, organized school with family in mind. Professor Mike and the coaches are great with the kids to keep them engaged, disciplined, and active. Adult classes are well balanced between self-defense and competition Jiu Jitsu.
Facility is clean with plenty of space to change and store your gear. With each student's personal goals and safety in mind, I implicitly entrust Professor Mike and his staff to train my family without worry of injury or judgment.
