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1.6 miSouth Norwalk
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Welcome to Gracie Sports USA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Norwalk, CT. We offer self-defense for adults, children, group and private lessons.
History
Established in 2007.
When it comes to authentic Brazilian jiu jitsu instruction in Connecticut… look no further!
Interested in Martial Arts? Want to learn directly with the world famous Gracie family in a safe ego-free family environment? Gracie Sports at 770 Connecticut ave Norwalk, CT is Fairfield County’s premier academy for learning the «gentle art.» Under the tutelage of 7th degree red and black belt Master Marcio «Maccarao» Stambowsky, Gracie Sports offers Brazilian jiu jitsu instruction for men, women, children and law enforcement right from the source
Want AUTHENTIC and proven instruction? We are the source for authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Connecticut! With more than 35 years of experience, Marcio Stambowsky is one of only a handful of Brazilian jiu jitsu teachers who can truly claim the title of master. Marcio was already a black-belt instructor under the legendary Rolls Gracie with years of experience before the advent of the UFC and Mixed Martial Arts! Why learn from anyone else
Meet the Business Owner
Marcio S.
Business Owner
Marcio Stambowsky was born on February 22,1959 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was Mauricio Gomes, Stambowsky’s closest childhood friend, who convinced Marcio to start training Jiu Jitsu, Mauricio already trained and competed at the time, advising Macarrão to join Rolls Gracie’s academy which he did in 1975.
Roll’s academy was one of the most impressive Jiu Jitsu hubs in the world during the 1970′s, and Marcio shared the mats daily with future legends of the sport such as Romero Cavalcanti, Fabio Santos, Rickson, Carlinhos & Royler Gracie among many others. The gym also had the added advantage of also sharing the building with Carlson Gracie and his team where he met and befriended other BJJ figures such as Fernando Pinduka. In 1978, however, the two academies (Rolls and Carlson’s) would split and work as rival teams in competitions, although still sharing the same premises. A strange chemistry that seemed to work for the two Gracie brothers.
By influence of his mentor, Rolls Gracie…
