GRACIE BARRA GILLINGHAM

Gracie Barra Gillingham is right in the town centre.

We have a nicely equipped gym with everything you need to get started on your jiu-jitsu journey.

GRACIE BARRA GILLINGHAM SCHEDULE

At Gracie Barra Gillingham we are part of the Gracie Barra family, and follow the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instructions of the head of Gracie Barra, Master Carlos Gracie Jnr, son of Master Carlos Gracie, the first person in the now-famous Gracie family to study the art of Jiu-Jitsu.

This means you can be sure that you will be learning authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Salvatore Pace, a 3rd degree Gracie Barra Black Belt.

Come along and try out a class - your first lesson is free!

INSTRUCTORS

  • SALVATORE PACE

    3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

    Regional Director for Gracie Barra Southwest

    Professor Salvatore (Salvo) is a World Cup Champion (2006 Blue), Grapplers Quest Champion – Las Vegas (2010), 2x British Champion (2005, Blue weight and absolute), NAGA European Champion (2010 Masters Gi, and 2014 No Gi).

    For over 36 years Professor Pace has been training in various martial arts from Thai Boxing to Western Boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. During this time he has competed at the highest level and won a vast range of titles including the British Championship and World Championship in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has worked with some Bath Rugby and England International stars such as Matthew Stevens, Lee Mears and Duncan Bell.

    Professor Salvo teaches GB Gillingham every week Tuesday Gi & No Gi classes!

  • WOJCIECH ŻBIKOWSKI

    VWojciech is a brown belt under Professor Salvatore Pace of Gracie Barra Bath, a 4th degree Gracie Barra Black Belt.

    Wojciech is also an active competitor in the BJJ competition scene becoming European Champion in 2018 at Blue Belt and English Champion in 2019.

FAQs

  • Any GB1 class is perfect for your free trial.

  • That’s no problem at all. We can lend you a GI for your trial sessions. Wear a tight t-shirt if you can, we have changing rooms if you need them.

  • This is one of the most commonly asked questions by over 40 years old individuals who have become interested in the art of jiu-jitsu, but are unsure if they should try or not.

    The short answer is: “No! You are not too old to get started in jiu-jitsu.”

    Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has passed his 69th birthday and continues to actively train and enjoy jiu-jitsu.