About Us: Our Instructors

Here at Gracie Barra Glendale, our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow. Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!

Professor Robert  - Lead Instructor, Academy owner, 3rd degree black belt

Professor Robert

Lead Instructor, Academy owner, 3rd degree black belt
Professor Marvin - Adults instructor, 2nd Degree Black belt

Professor Marvin

Adults instructor, 2nd Degree Black belt
Professor Nick - Adults instructor, 1st degree black belt

Professor Nick

Adults instructor, 1st degree black belt
Professor Devon - Adults instructor

Professor Devon

Adults instructor
Professor Fausto - Part-time adults and GBK instructor

Professor Fausto

Part-time adults and GBK instructor
Professor Josh - Adults instructor

Professor Josh

Adults instructor
Coach Armen - Adults Coach, Purple Belt

Coach Armen

Adults Coach, Purple Belt
Coach Jose  - Lead GBK Instructor, Brown Belt

Coach Jose

Lead GBK Instructor, Brown Belt
Coach Joseph - GBK Instructor, Blue Belt

Coach Joseph

GBK Instructor, Blue Belt
Coach Rick - Lead GBK Instructor, Purple Belt

Coach Rick

Lead GBK Instructor, Purple Belt
Coach Z  - Adults Coach, Brown Belt

Coach Z

Adults Coach, Brown Belt

About Our

Mission

“We seek to train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction. We envision the art 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.

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About Our

History

In 2010, Robert Hill & Melanie Hill opened Gracie Barra Glendale to expand Jiu Jitsu in Los Angeles. They started their journey as head instructors when they were brown belts, but their dream started long before then. Before Robert and Melanie found the perfect spot for their academy, they taught kids Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra Headquarters in Irvine.

Over a decade later, Robert and Melanie continue to share the gift of Jiu Jitsu and strive to teach as many individuals as possible. Through their time at Gracie Barra Glendale, they’ve built a community of over 1,000 students and changed countless lives through martial arts. The pair continues striving to create quality, high-ranked martial artists that will continue on the Gracie Barra legacy.

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