Gracie Barra Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense is a martial arts school offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense training in a safe, inclusive environment. Part of the global Gracie Barra organization founded in 1986 by Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the school follows a structured curriculum focused on effective learning, confidence building, fitness, and personal growth for students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.