Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Augusta, GA and Lexington, SC

Where friends come to workout and train

Gracie Barra Augusta is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy that is led by Black Belt Joshua "Foca" Miller, with the assistance of 3rd degree black belt and multiple-time Brazilian National and Pan-American champion Eduardo de Lima.

The school prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming community of people who share the goal of improving and growing together. Our Gracie Barra Augusta/Columbia MMA Team participates in several local MMA events. Many of our members also participate in our CrossFit strength and indurance program at our Augusta facility. You will find what you are looking for whether you want to learn self defense, succeed in competition, get in shape or just have fun!

Mission Statement of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

“We seek to train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We envison it as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the winning-losing or contest philosophy.”
~ Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.

Message from Master Carlos Gracie Jr

"At the heart of the Gracie Barra Family's extraordinary success over the years is our strong philosophy and mission as a group, a foundation which our masters laid many years ago, but is constantly being reinforced by the great people that make our community. Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art, and we have a vision of how it should be taught as a means for individual development going beyond the competitive realm. To achieve this vision, we must remember to come together as a family, always putting the team in front of individual. For that, we will fight to the end for what we believe is right".

~ Master Carlos Gracie Jr. (Founder)