Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is not a martial art limited to the goal of preparing a fighter to perform on the mats. It's a philosophy that prepares a fighter for life, keeping individuals away from fears and lack of confidence - feelings that exhist in most people's lives -, showing them a way to a healthier life and teaching them to always compete, as the world demands nowadays, but in a nobel way and facing the opponent.

Definitely, eating well is Jiu-Jitsu, taking care of your body is Jiu-Jitsu, saying No to cigarrettes, alcohol and drugs is Jiu-Jitsu, as well as keeping a close bond with relatives and friends.

This philosophy, which can be called a "way of life", was developed by the Gracie Family almost a century ago, and has now reached practitioners all over the world and made Jiu-Jitsu the fastest growing sport worldwide. And the GRACIE OCEANIA was made to be, for all students, an efficient way to show this philosophy.