Gracie Barra Stoneham

Gracie Barra Stoneham is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offering classes for kids and adults of every experience level. It follows the Gracie Barra curriculum used across the worldwide Gracie Barra network, focused on self-defense, physical fitness and character development in a structured, supportive setting. Programs include kids’ classes built around confidence, respect and focus, fundamentals classes for beginners, and advanced classes with live training on a structured path toward black belt.

Head instructor Professor Alessandro De Morais is a black belt who began training in 2008 and has more than a decade of teaching experience. The academy’s philosophy centers on inclusion, discipline and security, encouraging students to improve 1 percent every day at their own pace. New students start with a short contact form, after which staff help choose the right class for their age, experience and schedule before the first session.

What to Know

• Private one-on-one lessons are available for beginners, experienced students and competitors.
• No-gi classes focus on movement, control and transitions without the traditional uniform.
• The academy is a member of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce.