Gracie Barra Guernsey

St Peter Port

About

Gracie Barra Guernsey is a martial arts school specialising in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including a graded belt syllabus. The head instructor, Chris Goldsbrough, holds a third-degree black belt. Ben Swan and Tobar MacPhail are also coaches. The school offers separate classes for men, ladies, and children, with over 200 members and 15 part-time coaches as of September 2025. Classes run seven days a week. —

Quick facts

Facilities: Listed jointly with Black Rock MMA on martial-arts directories, reflecting the shared host gym; the MMA, K1 and Muay Thai programme is Black Rock's, not Gracie Barra's
Specialises in: Brazilian jiu-jitsu (gi, graded belt syllabus)

People2

Ben Swan and Tobar MacPhail — coaches — 2023
Chris Goldsbrough — head instructor

Services offered

Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes at Upgrade Fitness
Separate men's
ladies' and children's classes

Credentials

Qualifications

Head instructor holds a third-degree black belt (as at September 2025)

Hours

Classes seven days a week

Contact

Website: www.graciebarra.com
Address: Upgrade Fitness, Rohais Warehouse, Rohais, St Peter Port, GY1 1YP

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