Gracie Barra Twin Cities, IL

05/28/2026

Great explanation on why Jiu Jitsu IS for EVERYONE!

05/21/2026

2nd place OVERALL and 2nd for the Kids Division. Amazing work to GB as a whole!

FUJI BJJ Springfield, IL Spring Open Top Kid Associations 🏆:

🥇 Gracie Humaita
🥈 Gracie Barra
🥉 Risen AJJ

Shoutout to the coaches who guide them, the teammates who push them, and the families who cheer them on every step of the way. This is what the Fuji BJJ community is all about 💙

05/10/2026

Moms are the ones who show up, support, and love through every step of the journey! 🌸💕
Thank you for everything you do, today and always!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Gracie Barra Twin Cities,IL
☎️(309)212-0220
📍3 Quest Drive, Suite 201A Bloomington,IL
gbtcjiujitsu.com

03/16/2026

To get a black belt in jiu jitsu is a great honor. It is believed that it is the hardest black belt to get in martial arts. It can take 8-12 years for someone who consistently trains. Being a black belt is more than just having top level jiu jitsu skills, it is also having great moral and personal characteristics that exemplify the important and magnitude of this arts highest honor.
The responsibility of a black belt is often considered stewards of the art, responsible for preserving techniques, mentoring students, and fostering a positive, respectful community. While doing this a black belt focuses on refining basic techniques and developing a personalized style.
It is the great pleasure of Gracie Barra Twin Cities, IL to introduce the newest black belt, Professor Pat. Pat is one of a kind, his ability to teach jiu jitsu is a GBTC favorite. He is a pillar of the school and we are so honored to be able to watch him reach this level of his jiu jitsu.
Getting a black belt is often not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a new journey. We are so excited to watch Professor Pat venture through this new milestone.
A special thank you to Professor Pat’s wife, son and parents for being able to be there for the event. The emotion of the entire family really speaks volumes on how jiu jitsu has affected their lives.

03/15/2026

We were beyond grateful for everyone who showed up for an incredible Friday 13th Black belt Promotion Seminar. Thank you to Professor Marcos and Professor Salvo for coming to central Illinois to make this a memorable evening.

We would also like to thank the surrounding GB Schools of central IL including GB Springfield and GB Champaign. Your support means the world and together we all make Gracie Barra Stronger.

Finally, we want to thank the GB Family at GBTC. All of you being there helped make this night even more special. Thank you for all the work you all do to make the school the success that it is.

03/09/2026

Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.
New Woman’s Self Defense Classes will be Wednesdays @ 5:30pm.
Call to set up your introduction.
☎️(309)212-0220
📍3 Quest Drive, Suite 201A Bloomington,IL
gbtcjiujitsu.com

03/05/2026

🚨 New Schedule 🚨
Updated Spring Schedule
Mondays: No Gi and Judo
Tuesdays/Thursdays: Added a WOMANS ONLY Class
Wednesday: Adding a Woman’s Self Defense Class (starting 3/18)
And starting April 12th we will hold wrestling open mat on Sunday’s to assure that there is a safe, clean, and neutral training space for all of our local wrestlers that want to keep working in the off season.
Need more information please call, text, or visit our website.
☎️(309)212-0220
📍3 Quest Drive, Suite 201A Bloomington,IL
gbtcjiujitsu.com

02/27/2026

Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Let them take pride in their hard work. Celebrate them overcoming. These tiny champions keep showing up and putting in the work. Hard work at this age is going to create a great foundation for the rest of their lives.
Call today to set up your introduction class.
☎️(309)212-0220
📍3 Quest Drive, Suite 201A Bloomington,IL
gbtcjiujitsu.com

02/13/2026

Join us for our Black Belt Promotion Seminar and Belt Grading with Professor and Professor .
This will be a day to sharpen our techniques and celebrate our progress.

💰 Save by registering early. 💰
Early registration $55(until 2/27)
Normal: $65(until 3/13) and
$75 At the door.

Kids seminar: 5-6pm
Adults seminar: 6-8:30pm.

⚠️ Don’t wait! Secure your spot today for the best rate. Talk to Coach Torree to register.