Gracie Barra Buda was founded in 2021 and is headed by Professor Alexandre Ferreira Santos “Dande”, who as a jiu-jitsu competitor has achieved prestigious titles at Worlds, Pan-American, Brazilian Nationals, and the Brazilian State Championships. Prof. Dande’s dedication, skills and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) – combined with his back ground in physical therapy makes him one of Gracie Barra’s most sought after instructors. Gracie Barra Buda is a part of the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team, which includes more than 800 schools on six continents, making it the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team on the planet. As a member of Gracie Barra Buda, students have the benefit to train at any Gracie Barra Official Location around the world! Open 7 days a week, we offer various group classes per week taught by numerous instructors who are also decorated competitors in their sports. Our programs and classes provide ever-evolving teaching and support to our members to help develop students so they may efficiently reach their personal goals, whatever they may be – competition, training as a hobby, improving athleticism and health – all while learning martial art discipline. We look forward to seeing you on our mats! All of our CPR certified instructors are officially certified instructors by Gracie Barra. Professor Alexandre Santos (Dande) has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 18 years, both in Brazil and in the USA. As a competitor he has achieved prestigious titles at Worlds, Pan-American, Brazilian Nationals, and the Brazilian State Championships. Prof. Dande’s dedication, skills and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) – combined with his back ground in physical therapy makes him one of Gracie Barra’s most sought after instructors. Professor “Dande” was born and raised in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, where he founded one of the first Jiu-Jitsu schools. He has overseen the growth of schools around the US and students still come from all over the country to train with him in the Austin area. USAF Veteran, Father of 5. A professional CEO with a passion for team building, individual development and interpersonal skills. Tim found Jiu Jitsu later in life through the experience of his children and enjoys teaching others all the ways the lessons of BJJ apply to everyday life. OUR SCHOOL
Gracie Barra Buda is dedicated to enriching the lives of students through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
MEET OUR TEAM
Alexandre “Dande” Santos
REGIONAL Head Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Professor Romualdo Lucas De Andrade
Head Black Belt Instructor
2ND DEGREE Black Belt
Professor Tim Fallon
Fundamentals and Kids Coach
Black Belt
