GREYSTONE ALABAMA

ABOUT GRACIE BARRA

+1500 SCHOOLS ON SIX CONTINENTS

Gracie Barra is a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu instructors, students and athletes. Our organization consists of more than +1500 schools

+600 BLACK BELTS

Gracie Barra trains over 600 black belts around the world. A certified Gracie Barra Black Belt instructor is responsible for teaching classes and is committed to Keeping the Legacy Alive.

40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

A legacy of over 30 years of teaching experience is at your service, so you don’t have to worry: you and your family are in great hands at Gracie Barra.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

At Gracie Barra, our instructors are more than Jiu-Jitsu teachers,they’re dedicated mentors committed to guiding you on and off the mats. With international experience, official certification, and a true passion for teaching, they follow Gracie Barra’s proven methodology to ensure every class is safe, motivating, and tailored to your needs. Whether you’re just starting out or already advanced, our instructors provide not only technical excellence but also inspiration, discipline, and the support you need to achieve your goals.

Khalifa Owner of gracie barra greystone

Professor

Kaliffa Oliveira

Born in Brazil and currently the head coach of Gracie Barra Greystone, Professor Kaliffa has held a judo black belt since August 2001 and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. since May 2013. Throughout his martial arts career, he has earned numerous national titles both in Brazil and the United States, and he is 9x bjj world medalist and 2x world judo medalist

HEAD COACH

DANIEL (BILL) RIBEIRO

Black belt since December 2021
IBJJF Brazilian National Absolute No Gi Champion
IBJJF South American Champion
AJP Abu Dhabi, Dubai, & Fujairah Champion
3rd Place IBJJF No Gi Worlds 2023
Multiple times IBJJF Open champion
Peak Fighting MMA Champion

Coach

Kyle Oliveira

3rd Degree Purple Belt
IBJJF No Gi Pan Americans Champion
2x ibjjf world medalist
Former Collegiate wrestler
Over 18 years experience in Jiu Jitsu