Gracie Barra Springfield

"I’ve known Billy and his team for a few years and at every competition he is a great coach and represents a good team and gym. Being able to have a good friendship with other gym affiliates and owners shows his level of professionalism and shows how he carries himself. I thank you for being a good friend and providing what you do to the community you live in sir."

"I trained here for almost six years. I will let the pictures speak for themselves. If you find another school I would recommend going to that school. If you are a woman, this school is about brotherhood and it shows in how they treat their female students. I was the highest ranked female student to come up through that school and I was kicked out today as a two stripe brown belt. It’s not worth the money or being treated as an outsider because you’re not a man. Best of luck to all of the friends and fellow students I met along the way!! I wish nothing but the best for them, but unfortunately Gracie Barra is not a place to foster growth or respect. Gracie Barra is about money and blind allegiance to the brotherhood. If that sounds like your type of place, you will fit in great! But be careful of the dirty mat and toilet. It may have been cleaned since I left but those pictures are three months worth of build up."

"One of the most well stablished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies of Illinois, prof Marcos Barros and his team of black belts teach men, women and children on a clean, friendly and extremely organized facility in Springfield, IL. Do not miss the chance to train with some of the best. “"

"Been there for free training, very professional and hands on!"