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The Beginning of Gracie Barra

The Beginning of Gracie Barra

From Gracie Barra Downer's Grove

September 17, 2026

GB Downers Grove and GB Naperville official Youtube Channel

People see the 1,300+ schools and think it’s just business and infrastructure. But structure is just the tip of the iceberg. The real magic? A culture built on the mats over decades by Grandmaster Carlos Gracie Jr. 🥋 Total commitment to the mission always comes before the scale.
Watch the full episode here: https://online.graciebarra.com/programs/taking-gracie-barra-beyond-borders-gb-online-podcast?category_id=226311

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