# Gracie Barra East Mesa > Mesa, United States | # ## Overview **Name:** Gracie Barra East Mesa **Affiliation:** # **Description:** Gracie Barra East Mesa is led by Professor Lucas Norat, a 1st degree black belt originally from Rio de Janeiro who trained at GB Jacarepagua and GB Rio Matriz before relocating to Arizona in 2017 and founding the school. The academy offers gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and a kids program (Little Champions and Juniors), including a Kids Competition Team. Students have won titles at World, Pan American, and National Championships. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 10720 E Southern Ave Suite 110 Mesa, AZ 85209, United States **Phone:** +1 480-939-3293 **Website:** https://www.gbeastmesa.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://instagram.com/gbeastmesa72 ## Instructors ### Lucas Norat - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Lucas Norat Lopes is a Brazilian black belt under Flávio Almeida and an instructor at Gracie Barra East Mesa in Arizona. He took bronze at the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championship at black belt. **Lineage:** Carlos Gracie → Hélio Gracie → Carlos Gracie Junior → Flávio Almeida ## Programs ### GB1 - Adults All Levels **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Classes:** - Monday: 06:30 AM - , 06:15 PM - - Tuesday: 12:00 PM - - Wednesday: 06:30 AM - , 06:15 PM - - Thursday: 12:00 PM - - Friday: 06:00 PM - - Saturday: 10:00 AM - ### GB2 - Adults Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Classes:** - Monday: 07:30 AM - , 07:15 PM - - Tuesday: 01:00 PM - , 06:15 PM - , 07:15 PM - - Wednesday: 07:30 AM - , 07:15 PM - - Thursday: 01:00 PM - , 07:15 PM - - Friday: 07:30 AM - , 07:00 PM - - Saturday: 11:00 AM - ### No-Gi Classes **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Classes:** - Thursday: 06:15 PM - - Friday: 06:30 AM - ### Kids - Little Champions & Juniors **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Monday: 03:30 PM - , 04:30 PM - , 05:20 PM - - Tuesday: 03:30 PM - , 04:30 PM - , 05:20 PM - - Wednesday: 03:30 PM - , 04:30 PM - , 05:20 PM - - Thursday: 03:30 PM - , 04:30 PM - , 05:20 PM - - Saturday: 09:00 AM - ### Kids Competition Team **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Tuesday: 05:20 PM - - Thursday: 05:20 PM - - Friday: 04:30 PM - --- **Last Updated:** September 25, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/arizona/mesa/gracie-barra-east-mesa)