In 2002 Gracie Barra competition team members won 8 gold medals in the men's black belt division.

[4] In 2005, with the assistance of Marcio Feitosa, Gracie moved the team's headquarters to Irvine California, United States.

[1] In 2010 Gracie Barra created the instructors' certification program.

Gracie Barra has graduated more than 500 black belts all over the world.

[1] Gracie Barra CompNet (Competition Network) are tournaments held between GB schools with rules based on the IBJJF, the first CompNet tournament was held in June 2008 at the Gracie Barra Headquarters.