Established in 1986, Gracie Barra is a Martial Arts Association, with over 400 schools spanning five continents. The organization was founded by Carlos Gracie, Jr. One of the latest counts from the organization, they have graduated more than 600 black belts all over the world as well as several world champions in the field of Mixed Martial Arts (such as the UFC) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie Barra is now opening its first branch in Saudi Arabia, through a partnership with BodyMasters fitness gyms.
The first school will be located in BodyMasters Al-Sahafa branch in Riyadh. Expansion into other BodyMasters branches is planned in the near future.