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Build confidence,
discipline & self‑defense
skills for life.

World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for kids, teens and adults — now training in Norwalk and Fairfield, Connecticut.

ConfidenceBuild self-esteem
DisciplineDevelop focus
Self-DefenseProtect yourself
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Norwalk, CT Gracie Sports Norwalk

Gracie Sports Norwalk

  • Kids, Teens & Adults Programs
  • World-Class Instructors
  • Supportive Community
  • Clean, Safe & Family-Friendly
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Fairfield, CT Gracie Sports Fairfield

Gracie Sports Fairfield

  • Kids, Teens & Adults Programs
  • World-Class Instructors
  • Supportive Community
  • Clean, Safe & Family-Friendly
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500+Students
World-ClassInstructors
20+Years of Excellence
Safe &Supportive Environment
For Every Age & Goal

Programs for Every Age & Goal

Kids BJJ Program

Kids Programs

Build confidence, focus and respect.

Teens BJJ Program

Teens Programs

Develop discipline, leadership and focus.

Adults BJJ Program

Adult Programs

Get in shape, learn self-defense.

Women's Self-Defense

Women's Self-Defense

Practical, empowering techniques for real-world safety.

Competition Team

Competition Team

Train like a champion. Compete at your best.

Gracie Sports — treino na academia
More Than Martial Arts

The Gentle Art That Changes Everything

At Gracie Sports, we teach more than Jiu-Jitsu. We build confidence, character, and a stronger you — on and off the mats. Our coaches in Norwalk and Fairfield work with every student, from their first day on the mat to their first competition.

500+Students
20+Years of Excellence
2Locations to Serve You
Mestre Marcio Stambowsky and Professor Deborah Gracie
In Memoriam

Mestre Marcio

1956 – April 2, 2026 · 7th Degree Red & Black Belt

Our Founders

Built on Legacy.
Driven by Purpose.

The people who made Gracie Sports what it is today — and whose spirit lives in every class we teach.

7th Degree · In Memoriam

Mestre Marcio Stambowsky

Mestre Marcio was a 7th Degree Red & Black Belt and a true giant of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He dedicated his life to the art and to the people who practiced it — mentoring generations of students and teachers with the same generosity and humility that defined every step of his journey. He passed on April 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that lives in every class we teach.

"The mat teaches you what life cannot. It doesn't lie, it doesn't flatter — it reveals who you truly are."

♥ Forever on the mats — forever in our hearts

Founder & Professor

Professor Deborah Gracie

Professor Deborah Gracie is the heart behind Gracie Sports — bringing authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the families of Norwalk and Fairfield. A dedicated practitioner and teacher, she built this academy with a single mission: to transform lives on and off the mat. Her warmth, discipline, and passion create an environment where every student feels challenged, respected, and celebrated.

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