GRACIE BARRA WEST WILTS

Gracie Barra West WIlts is the biggest of our schools with a massive 3,500 square feet of space.

There is an upstairs level where you can sit and watch and changing rooms where you can get changed before class. We also have a shower if you need it.

GRACIE BARRA WEST WILTS SCHEDULE

At Gracie Barra West Wiilts 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!

A guide to classes

Blue - GB1 - These sessions are where we cover the fundamentals of BJJ. They are perfect for beginners as well as for higher belts. If you are booking a trial these sessions have already been selected for you. GBF stands for Gracie Barra Females - If you are a female wanting to start Brazilian JiuJitsu but may be concerned about joining a mixed class, these sessions are perfect for you. The sessions are mixed but we have a black belt female on the mats who can oversee your session and ensure you are partnered with other females if it’s needed.

Yellow - Kids - Little Champions perfect for children aged 3.5yrs to 9yrs and Juniors 9yrs to 15yrs. Parents and kids class is on Saturday and if you are a member as well as your kids you can do this class together, it’s a lot of fun and a great way to bond!

Red - These classes are part of our competition program

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 at West Wilts every Thursday

  • PROFESSOR CARLOS LEMOS JNR

    5th degree black belt Brazilian Jiujitsu.

    Downers Grove, USA.

    Professor Carlos is a 3 x World Champion, 5 x Brazilian Champion, European Champion, 2 x NAGA Champion US National No GI champion. Professor Carlos is based at Gracie Barra Downers Grove in Chicago. He is the teacher of Professor Salvatore Pace, all the way from white belt to black belt, and visits Gracie Barra South West to give seminars on a regular basis.

    As well as his accomplishments in worldwide competition, Professor Carlos was head instructor at our famous Gracie Barra (HQ) in Rio de Janeiro.

  • PROFESSOR STUART BARCLAY

    1st Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

    Stuart is an experienced 1st-degree black belt in Brazillian Jiujitsu and a black belt in Judo. He leads our kids programme at Bath and West Wilts.

    Kids Programme Instructor / Bath & West Wilts

  • PROFESSOR ALISON BELLAMY

    1st Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

    Alison has been training for over 12 years and was the first female black belt at Bath.

    Instructor / Bath & West Wilts

  • PROFESSOR ROY SOUTHALL

    Black belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

    Instructor / Bath & West Wilts

  • PROFESSOR JASON TRIPP

    2nd Degree black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu. British Champion

    Instructor / Bath & West Wilts

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.