About Us

“We seek to train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We envision the art as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the winning-losing or contest philosophy,”~Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.

At Gracie Barra Oviedo we're teaching BJJ at the highest levels in a comfortable relaxed environment. We'd like to welcome you in to our family and help you attain whatever goals you may have wether it's basic self defense, competition Jiu Jitsu, striking/mma or just improving your fitness level and self confidence. We have a more soulful approach to training, a vision quest. Become a member of the Gracie Barra Oviedo #blacksheep family today!

Gracie Barra Oviedo is conveniently located near the border of Orange and Seminole County in Oviedo, Florida. We are located less than a mile away from The University of Central Florida on 3050 Alafaya Trail. Our facilities include a comfortable lobby, uninterrupted wall to wall mat space, full bag rack and changing rooms. Please come visit us for a free class!

The images below represent our professors' direct lineage to the origin of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and subsequently Gracie Barra.

Instructors

Prof. Steven Silva

Steven Silva is the proud instructor of the adult and childrens programs at Gracie Barra Oviedo. Born into a martial arts family, Steven was involved in various martial arts since 7 years old including Shotokan Karate, Judo, Muay thai, and Western Boxing. It wasn't until being enrolled into his first Jiu Jitsu class with Master Marcio Simas at 11 years old however that he found his most cherished martial art and passion. He went from white to black belt through Gracie Barra , earning a tough reputation as a competitor along the way. He is known for his dynamic children's classes and fluid technical sequences.

" My work as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach is an amazing blessing and I hope to reciprocate by showing the art to as many families as possible"

Coach Jean-Pierre Louis

Jean-Pierre Louis, also known as JP, is an instructor at Gracie Barra Oviedo with Over 17 years of martial arts experience ranging from Hapkido, wrestling, and Judo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Having been involved in martial arts since the age of 16, JP has progressed into a top professional in the nation and is a Welterweight Champion of Combat Night. He is a first Kyu brown belt in Judo and a two stripe brown belt in BJJ. Along with many amateur bouts, he brings the experience of 17 professional MMA fights, having competed and won in several top regional promotions and the PFL, the second largest MMA organization. He believes in training to push oneself to new levels while having fun.