Marcio Feitosa

3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor Marcio Feitosa is the head instructor of Gracie Barra America and of the GB main school in Brazil. With more then 15 years of teaching experience, he is a primary example of a man who is fully dedicating his life to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra and its members. Prof. Feitosa’s witty personality, enthusiasm, integrity, and leadership make the essence of GB America and touch all those around him. An outstanding competition background qualifies him as one of the best lightweight competitors on BJJ history. He collects many titles such as a 3-time World BJJ Champion and Abu-Dhabi Champion, Brazilian Nationals, Brazilian Team Tournament, and the Pan American Championships. Marcio's Jiu Jitsu Records>>

Philipe Della Monica

Black Belt

Professor Phillipe Della Monica is an active competitor and one of the Gracie Barra's raising young stars. Charisma and teaching skills are just as natural talents to him as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The highlight of his career was to become a European Black Belt Champion at the young age of 21. To see his discipline and passion for training and teaching is very inspiring to all the Team, his goal as a competitor is to become a Black Belt World Champion representing the Gracie Barra flag.

Rafael Oliveira

Black Belt

Instructor Rafael Oliveira is a young man who has decided to dedicate his life to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is strongly committed to his journey of becoming a Black Belt. Discipline and focus are remarkable elements of his personality and made a big difference for one of the greatest achievement of his life: the World's BJJ No Gi Championship in 2007. In Brazil, Rafael had the opportunity to train at the legendary Gracie Barra main School in Rio, where he was trained on the same mats and environment that made some of the biggest names of our sport. Always very caring, Rafael tries to understand his teammates and students and finds joy in sharing his knowledge with them.